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Straight down - British regret over Brexit
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Straight down - British regret over Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM
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No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM

The Midsummer wreath was on - but Sweden did not offer any festive atmosphere when the EU countries held a summit on their long-term budget. "Sweden is not an ATM," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow
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Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow

EU Council President António Costa is facing criticism after opening a "diplomatic channel" to Russia.
European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US
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European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US

The European Parliament has voted in favor of last summer's tariff agreement with the US by a wide margin. But the Swedish People's Party voted no
EU summit with Britain set for July 22
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EU summit with Britain set for July 22

The EU and the UK have agreed that July 22 will be the date for the next summit between their leaders in London and Brussels.
Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg
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Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg

No, nein, no, say Sweden and a number of like-minded people, as the EU's budget battle has now landed in a first compromise proposal. A cut of 20 percent - not 2 percent - is the counter-offer
Straight down - British regret about Brexit
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Straight down - British regret about Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
Switzerland votes No to controversial immigration proposal in referendum
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Switzerland votes No to controversial immigration proposal in referendum

Should Switzerland have a maximum population of 10 million by 2050, effectively stopping all immigration? No, Swiss voters answered in a referendum on Sunday. This shows that fake news and disinformation do not work, Justice Minister Beat Jans said
Ukraine and Moldova allowed to start EU accession negotiations
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Ukraine and Moldova allowed to start EU accession negotiations

Ukraine and Moldova will formally begin the first negotiations to join the EU on Monday, Euronews reports.
New EU budget bid 2 percent lower than European Commission's initial offer
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New EU budget bid 2 percent lower than European Commission's initial offer

Cyprus, which holds the EU presidency, is proposing a long-term budget that is 2 percent lower than the European Commission's initial offer. However, Sweden wants deeper cuts
Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU
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Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU

An entry ban on former Russian soldiers who were active during Russia's full-scale offensive against Ukraine. This is what the European Commission is proposing as part of its 21st sanctions package against the Russian war economy
Polarizing EU friend poised for victory in Armenia
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Polarizing EU friend poised for victory in Armenia

Armenia has embarked on a pro-Western path under Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which has angered Moscow. Pashinyan has also become a polarizing force in the country
Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising
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Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising

A new Hungary must win back the trust of the EU and Sweden - but it needs to happen quickly. In that situation, the country remains in a quandary over billions of dollars that Sweden stands to receive
Sweden stalls EU tobacco tax agreement
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Sweden stalls EU tobacco tax agreement

Sweden's resistance is delaying an EU agreement on new minimum levels for tobacco taxes.
After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services
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After Trump's threat, EU to reduce US dependence on cloud services

Europe wants to be independent - but doesn't dare to really break up with the US. President Donald Trump's every move is forcing new demands for independence in cloud services and chip purchases
EU promises billions to Hungary if it implements reforms
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EU promises billions to Hungary if it implements reforms

The EU is releasing over 170 billion kronor in aid to Hungary when and if the country implements its reforms. "If I get money like this every time I come here, I will come more often," said a satisfied Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Brussels
EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship
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EU may take a tougher stance against China over unsustainable trade and investment relationship

Tariffs, quotas and investment scrutiny are pitted against increased state support at home as the EU looks for ways to meet competition from China. Germany's stance will determine whether the headache is treated with painkillers or with radiation
Zelensky offers Romania help after drone attack
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Zelensky offers Romania help after drone attack

A Russian war drone crossed the border so quickly that Romanian forces did not have time to shoot it down. Two civilians were injured when it crashed into an apartment complex in the city of Galati
Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?
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Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?

Alexander Stubb or Mario Draghi? Or even Angela Merkel? Pressure is mounting on EU talks with Russia about the war in Ukraine. But who will speak, and about what?
EU ambassadors approve 15 percent tariff agreement with the US
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EU ambassadors approve 15 percent tariff agreement with the US

EU ambassadors give the thumbs-up to an agreement on 15 percent tariffs on US goods.
Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity
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Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity

There is great anger over the upcoming meeting between the European Commission, Sweden and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The European Parliament "regrets" the invitation in a critical statement
Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member
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Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member

Germany wants to make Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU - without voting rights but with a seat at summits and in the European Parliament. "We do not have time for further delays," writes Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a letter to EU leaders
Strong pressure on EU to approve US tariffs
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Strong pressure on EU to approve US tariffs

The European Parliament and EU member states are making another attempt to agree on last year's tariff settlement with the United States.
India's Modi visits Sweden, wants to strengthen ties
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India's Modi visits Sweden, wants to strengthen ties

Sweden and India are launching a strategic partnership focused on climate and space, among other areas. At the same time, economic exchanges are set to double within five years
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