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EU addresses the suffering of abducted children
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EU addresses the suffering of abducted children

The intense diplomacy currently underway around Ukraine also raises the vexed issue of Russia's large-scale abduction of Ukrainian children.
"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"
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"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"

Only Ukraine can decide on its defense. And all issues of sanctions and frozen assets require the EU to be on board, say EU leaders after an extraordinary summit
Demands more support for Ukraine: "Deplorable"
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Demands more support for Ukraine: "Deplorable"

Pressure is mounting in the EU to agree on future support for Ukraine. Sweden is marking the occasion by pointing the finger at others' trade with Russia
EU: Three variants for Ukraine support
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EU: Three variants for Ukraine support

Pure contributions from member states, an EU loan or a loan with Russian assets as collateral are the three options put forward by the European Commission to help Ukraine.
No longer the worst – Sweden is climbing in the economy
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No longer the worst – Sweden is climbing in the economy

The EU economy is growing faster than expected this year, according to the European Commission's new autumn forecast. Sweden is climbing the growth league
Here are the countries that have increased their emissions the most
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Here are the countries that have increased their emissions the most

Ten countries have reduced their emissions by one billion tons of greenhouse gases in five years. At the same time, that reduction is being eaten up by a single country, whose emissions have increased by 1
Crisis meeting on EU budget
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Crisis meeting on EU budget

The European Commission promises more earmarked money for agriculture in the next long-term budget.
Heavy EU defections from Latin America meeting
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Heavy EU defections from Latin America meeting

Colombian President Gustavo Petro hopes to light a “beacon of democracy” in a troubled world with his European guests. But big names from the EU have chosen to stay away from the summit – which is overshadowed by the US military mobilization in the Caribbean Sea
New Israeli attacks in Lebanon – criticism from the EU
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New Israeli attacks in Lebanon – criticism from the EU

Three people have been killed and several injured in Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanese authorities said.
New climate target in the EU – with lower ambition
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New climate target in the EU – with lower ambition

EU countries want to reduce their emissions by 90 percent by 2040, compared to 1990. But it comes after great disagreement and criticism for doing both too much and too little
Georgia EU candidate "only on paper"
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Georgia EU candidate "only on paper"

Montenegro is first in line for potential new EU members, and Georgia is receiving even more bitter criticism from Brussels.
Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe
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Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe

The Nordic leaders see Russia as a long-term threat to the region. We are not afraid, but we are prepared, says Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
Sweden Faces Challenges in Baltic Sea Fishing Quota Dispute
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Sweden Faces Challenges in Baltic Sea Fishing Quota Dispute

Sweden is struggling against the wind to keep down the fishing in the Baltic Sea.
EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council
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EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen has lunch with King Carl Gustaf and participates in the Nordic Council in Stockholm next week.
EU Environment Ministers to Set 2040 Climate Targets
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EU Environment Ministers to Set 2040 Climate Targets

EU countries' heads of state and government leave it to their environment ministers to agree on climate targets for 2040.
Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid
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Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

The EU is to come up with proposals on how Ukraine will be supported economically in the coming years – but the assignment does not specifically mention the use of frozen Russian billions. The message comes after a heated summit discussion, marked by Belgian resistance
EU Parliament Rejects Forest Monitoring Proposal
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EU Parliament Rejects Forest Monitoring Proposal

The EU Commission's proposal for common rules for forest monitoring is stopped by the EU Parliament.
European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control
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European Leaders and Ukraine Discuss Peace Talks Amid Russian Control

The frontline in Ukraine should be the starting point in a peace negotiation, announces a gathering of European leaders together with Ukraine's president. It can open up for Russia to continue controlling parts of Ukraine, which Donald Trump has spoken of as a necessity
Pricerunner Sues Google for 77 Billion Kronor in Sweden's Largest Claim
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Pricerunner Sues Google for 77 Billion Kronor in Sweden's Largest Claim

Pricerunner is suing Google for 77 billion kronor – it is the highest claim for damages so far in Sweden. Google has for tens of years cheated customers from the price comparison site, but the search giant strongly objects to the lawsuit
EU Defense Plan Targets Drone Defense by 2027
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EU Defense Plan Targets Drone Defense by 2027

Four projects including drone defense are included in the EU Commission's new defense plan. However, uncertainties remain about who will actually do what
EU Resumes Border Monitoring Mission in Gaza
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EU Resumes Border Monitoring Mission in Gaza

The EU's monitoring mission at the border between Egypt and Gaza will restart on Wednesday, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.
Ursula von der Leyen Retains Position After No Confidence Vote
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Ursula von der Leyen Retains Position After No Confidence Vote

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can safely remain in her position. SD and V were the only Swedes to vote against her in Thursday's vote of no confidence in the European Parliament
Pirate Party Celebrates as Germany Delays Decision on EU Chat Control
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Pirate Party Celebrates as Germany Delays Decision on EU Chat Control

The disagreement revolves around the EU Commission's controversial proposal to combat child abuse on the internet.
EU Confidence Vote: Far Right and Left Target von der Leyen
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EU Confidence Vote: Far Right and Left Target von der Leyen

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