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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
Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"
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Truck Regulations Torn Apart: "Bloody Awful"

The requirement for EU trucks to return to their home country every eighth week must be abolished, according to a ruling by the EU Court of Justice. Outrageous, fumes Swedish EU parliamentarian Johan Danielsson (S)
Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine
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Karin Karlsbro becomes EU responsible for support to Ukraine

Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody
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Dreamed of Europe - Hanged Himself in Italian Custody

Violence and mental illness thrive in Italy's controversial repatriation center. Yet, the government in Rome has promised to build more – and quintupled the time migrants are allowed to be detained
"The Joker" Who Became One of the Most Powerful
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"The Joker" Who Became One of the Most Powerful

Seven times he has failed to get into the House of Commons. One of the times he almost got killed by his own election poster
Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation
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Expert: New Elections Part of Macron's Calculation

France's president Emmanuel Macron is playing high stakes by calling for new elections to parliament, where Le Pen's National Rally is expected to make strong gains. A "marriage of convenience" with the far-right could become tricky – but could also be part of Macron's tactic, believes Göran von Sydow at Sieps
The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"
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The Election in France: "Macron is a Joke"

In Fréjus in southern France, support for the far-right National Rally is strong. Here, a majority of residents vote for the far-right and many want to see Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's crown prince, as Prime Minister after the parliamentary election on 30 June
Thousands of protesters take to the streets in France
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Thousands of protesters take to the streets in France

Sjöstedt beats Paulsen – sets new cross-voting record
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Sjöstedt beats Paulsen – sets new cross-voting record

Russian woman suspected of espionage in Denmark
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Russian woman suspected of espionage in Denmark

A woman has been arrested and charged in Denmark suspected of enabling Russian espionage, writes DR.
The French new election: "Macron is playing Russian roulette"
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The French new election: "Macron is playing Russian roulette"

The news of the French re-election came out of the blue, right in the middle of the intense vote count after the EU election. Macron is playing Russian roulette, says France expert Christophe Premat
Cold shower for the Greens – lose influence
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Cold shower for the Greens – lose influence

The Environment Party celebrated vigorously on election night, but on a European level there is no reason for jubilation for the Greens. Their influence is going to decrease substantially, says Mats Engström, senior adviser at Sieps
SD's election flop – may lead to "internal divisions"
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SD's election flop – may lead to "internal divisions"

SD's strategy backfired and the election result is a "notable setback" for the party, according to a political scientist. It will lead to some internal strife and a post-election debate they haven't had before, says Andreas Johansson Heinö
Danish left-winger to redraw the map
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Danish left-winger to redraw the map

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