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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.
EU Faces Resistance Over New Mercosur Trade Agreement
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EU Faces Resistance Over New Mercosur Trade Agreement

Billions in profits are promised when the EU Commission asks for approval of its trade agreement with the giants of South America. However, the resistance is strong - not least in France
Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"
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Alexander Stubb: Finland's Role as Europe's "Trump Whisperer"

Why is "a small country like Finland" seated at the table of great powers? President Alexander Stubb posed the question himself in front of the TV cameras at this week's Ukraine summit at the White House. His own answer was Finland's strategic location, with a over 100 mile long border against Russia
Far Right to Lead EU Climate Talks, Sparking Concerns
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Far Right to Lead EU Climate Talks, Sparking Concerns

The difficult negotiations on the EU's next climate goal will be led by the party group Patriots for Europe (PFE), which gathers parties on the far right in the European Parliament, several media report. The group has been a tough opponent to the EU's climate policy
Fredrik Brange Named New Party Secretary of The Liberals
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Fredrik Brange Named New Party Secretary of The Liberals

Fredrik Brange, former L-chairman in Lund, is appointed as new party secretary in The Liberals, the party announces.
Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism
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Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

All companies with fewer than 3000 employees should be exempt from the requirements in the EU's new sustainability directive, CSR, believes Swedish EU parliament member Jörgen Warborn (The Moderate Party).
Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling
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Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa
Teodorescu Måwe Claims Political Attack in EU Parliament Dispute
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Teodorescu Måwe Claims Political Attack in EU Parliament Dispute

EU parliamentarian Alice Teodorescu Måwe (CD) says that it was she who was attacked in Brussels, not the other way around. "The sequence of events was politically motivated and is therefore to be regarded as an attack on me in my assignment as an elected representative, against my party, and against democracy as such", she writes on X
80 Years After WWII: Ongoing Conflicts Dampen European Commemoration
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80 Years After WWII: Ongoing Conflicts Dampen European Commemoration

The end of World War II 80 years ago was a day of joy in Europe. This year, the commemoration is surrounded by a number of ongoing conflicts
Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy
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Europol Set for Expansion in New EU Security Strategy

The police cooperation Europol is to be developed and new attempts will be made to unite the member states on what the opponents have dubbed "chat control".
Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict
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Marine Le Pen Barred from 2027 Election After Embezzlement Verdict

The French far-right politician Marine Le Pen is banned from running in the 2027 presidential election. She is also sentenced to prison and heavy fines for embezzlement of EU funds
Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation
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Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation

The Sweden Democrats' EU parliamentarians have submitted a proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. However, these ideas are rejected by the party centrally
Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks
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Sweden's A-Tractor Age Limit Likely to Stay at 15 After EU Talks

The 15-year limit appears to remain for A-tractors after positive signals from the EU's member states. The decisive negotiation takes place on Monday
Record Amount of Hazardous Waste Stopped by Customs
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Record Amount of Hazardous Waste Stopped by Customs

Fuel tanks from Sundsbruk to Chile, engines from Ystad to Ghana and bicycles from Kista to Congo. The Customs Authority stopped a record amount of environmentally hazardous waste from being exported to countries outside the EU last year
Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent
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Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent

The EU election was an exercise in having the Sweden Democrats and not the Moderate Party as the main opponent on certain issues, writes the Social Democrats' election analysis group in a debate article in Altinget.
Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"
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Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

The European jury has made its choice and it will be Kiruna that is appointed European Capital of Culture 2029. We are so grateful
15-year limit may remain for A-tractors
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15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

The European Parliament's two largest party groups are backing a Swedish proposal to retain the 15-year limit for A-tractors. Now it's about getting the member states on board
The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near
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The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

The next EU Commission can be in place at the beginning of December after an agreement between the European Parliament's leading party groups. The Member of the European Parliament Heléne Fritzon (S) is worried about a weak Commission, while Tomas Tobé (The Moderate Party) welcomes the new composition
"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"
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"No to changed rules for rainforest logging"

The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near
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The Brussels Brawl is Over – New EU Commission Near

Leading party groups are in agreement to approve the next EU Commission. This would mean that the next EU Commission could be ready to start work in December
Crack in Georgia's Top Leadership after the Election
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Crack in Georgia's Top Leadership after the Election

Georgia's President Salomé Zurabisjvili calls for protests after the disputed election where the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream won. Prime Minister Irakli Garibasjvili however rejects the allegations of electoral fraud
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