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EU reverses decision: No ban on new petrol cars
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EU reverses decision: No ban on new petrol cars

The European Commission wants to lift the total ban on new gasoline cars after 2035. The requirement will instead be at least 90 percent emission reductions and compensation measures with green steel and e- and biofuels
M-top in the EU is notified for small business support
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M-top in the EU is notified for small business support

Swedish MEP Jörgen Warborn (M) is being reported to the European Parliament's ethics committee because of his commitment to small businesses. "Political submission," he answers himself
The 2035 petrol car ban is about to be scrapped.
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The 2035 petrol car ban is about to be scrapped.

The goal of introducing a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the EU by 2035 is being scrapped according to a proposal from the European Commission, reports the Financial Times.
Kristersson: "Terrible attack in Sydney"
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Kristersson: "Terrible attack in Sydney"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) condemns the mass shooting in Sydney as “horrific. ” Alice Teodorescu Måwe (KD) has called for a debate on anti-Semitism in the European Parliament next week
EU agrees on new rules for car recycling
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EU agrees on new rules for car recycling

The European Parliament and the Council of Ministers have reached a provisional agreement on new rules for the management of vehicles, from design to scrapping.
EU mission to investigate microplastics
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EU mission to investigate microplastics

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will investigate potential health risks from microplastics in the air, food and water.
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
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Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives turn to the far right
Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas
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Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas

Russian gas is to be stopped from the EU by autumn 2027 at the latest, following an agreement between EU countries and the EU Parliament. Proposals are also promised soon for the same stop for Russian oil
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
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Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives increasingly turn to the far right
EU requirements: No social media before the age of 16
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EU requirements: No social media before the age of 16

Pressure is mounting in the European Parliament to introduce a strict age limit of 16 for using social media. But not everyone is convinced
Stubb: I can call Trump anytime
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Stubb: I can call Trump anytime

Finnish President Alexander Stubb has nothing against the epithet "Trump Whisperer". The US president is easy to get hold of when needed, Stubb thinks
EU requirement: Let women on maternity leave vote via proxy
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EU requirement: Let women on maternity leave vote via proxy

Pregnant and maternity leave members of the European Parliament will be allowed to vote by proxy – if the majority gets its way. However, those on paternity leave will have to wait
Criticism of climate decisions: Opens the way for the far right
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Criticism of climate decisions: Opens the way for the far right

The EU Parliament wants to reduce emissions by 2040, but also reduce companies' sustainability requirements. Swedish Jörgen Warborn (M) got what he wanted - but also received harsh criticism from both the opposition and environmental organizations
Sweden Switches to Winter Time Tonight; Sleep Experts Call for Abolition
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Sweden Switches to Winter Time Tonight; Sleep Experts Call for Abolition

Tonight is the time. At 03
EU Agrees to Phase Out Russian Gas by 2028
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EU Agrees to Phase Out Russian Gas by 2028

Russian gas should be stopped from the EU by 2028 at the latest, if the EU's member countries get what they want. High time, says Minister for Energy and Trade Ebba Busch (KD)
Investigation into EU Parliament Brawl Involving Teodorescu Måwe Closed
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Investigation into EU Parliament Brawl Involving Teodorescu Måwe Closed

Germany's Crucial Meeting Could Decide Fate of EU Petrol Car Ban
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Germany's Crucial Meeting Could Decide Fate of EU Petrol Car Ban

Germany is taking the lead as demands increase to scrap the EU ban on new petrol cars from 2035. Sweden is so far holding out in the heated debate, where jobs, growth and geopolitics are pitted against the environment
Sentimental Value Competes for European Film Festival Prize
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Sentimental Value Competes for European Film Festival Prize

Five finalists compete for the European Film Festivals film prize Lux – one of them is the Norwegian director Joachim Trier's "Sentimental value", with Stellan Skarsgård in one of the leading roles.
SD Politician Proposes Headscarf Ban for EU Parliament Employees
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SD Politician Proposes Headscarf Ban for EU Parliament Employees

EU Member of Parliament Charlie Weimers (SD) wants to ban employees in the European Parliament from wearing a headscarf.
EU Climate Goals Stalled as Member States Disagree on Targets
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EU Climate Goals Stalled as Member States Disagree on Targets

Disagreement in the EU means that established climate goals are replaced with a declaration of intent for the time being. A great disappointment, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals)
New Resistance Emerges Against EU's Controversial Surveillance Law
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New Resistance Emerges Against EU's Controversial Surveillance Law

The criticized CSAM regulation, which has been nicknamed "chat control", can be postponed to the future once again. This after Germany has spoken out critically against the "surveillance law"
Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful
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Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful

The EU Commission's promise of more measures against Israel receives both praise and criticism in the EU Parliament. Shameful, says Alice Teodorescu Måwe (CD)
EU Clothing Manufacturers to Bear Costs of Textile Waste
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EU Clothing Manufacturers to Bear Costs of Textile Waste

Updated waste regulations in the EU mean that clothing manufacturers will in the future need to cover the costs for collection, sorting and recycling of textile waste.
Moderate Party Supports EU Asylum List with Far-Right Collaboration
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Moderate Party Supports EU Asylum List with Far-Right Collaboration

The EU's conservative party group is ready to take help from the far-right to quickly get through a first EU list of "safe countries" in asylum contexts.
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