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Sweden’s Red-Green parties push government toward tougher EU climate policies despite deadlock
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Sweden’s Red-Green parties push government toward tougher EU climate policies despite deadlock

S, V, C and the Greens are using their mandate advantage to push the government to pursue red-green climate policies in the EU. “It’s basically every week now that we come together and change the government’s positions,” says Åsa Westlund, S’s climate policy spokesperson
EU investigates Booking.com over fake listings, phishing and paid ads
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EU investigates Booking.com over fake listings, phishing and paid ads

The European Commission is investigating whether hotel booking site Booking. com is violating the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA)
EU’s new Arctic strategy calls for more icebreakers and an undersea cable to Greenland
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EU’s new Arctic strategy calls for more icebreakers and an undersea cable to Greenland

More icebreakers and an undersea cable to Greenland are part of a new Arctic strategy presented by the European Commission.
Zelensky Says Starlink Access Is ‘On Its Way Back’ for Ukraine
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Zelensky Says Starlink Access Is ‘On Its Way Back’ for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is thanking Europe’s “real leaders” for their support amid the latest spat with US President Donald Trump. He also sees a glimmer of hope for the Starlink satellite service
Germany and France Agree to Ease EU Emissions Rules for Cars, Sources Say
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Germany and France Agree to Ease EU Emissions Rules for Cars, Sources Say

Sources tell several media outlets that Germany and France support further easing of the EU’s emissions rules for cars.
EU Summit Divided Over Emissions Trading as Energy Prices Soar
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EU Summit Divided Over Emissions Trading as Energy Prices Soar

Emissions trading is under fire as high energy and fuel prices across Europe spark conflict at the EU summit in Brussels.
EU leaders call for new tools to curb Chinese imports amid trade tensions
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EU leaders call for new tools to curb Chinese imports amid trade tensions

EU leaders want to develop new tools to curb imports of Chinese goods. Other product groups are also at risk following last week’s agreement in Beijing on restrictions on China’s exports of hybrid cars
EU Leaders Clash Over Budget Proposal as New Plan Is Prepared for November Summit
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EU Leaders Clash Over Budget Proposal as New Plan Is Prepared for November Summit

A new long-term budget proposal is to be drawn up within a few weeks, ahead of an extraordinary EU summit in November, EU sources say. This follows significant disagreement among EU leaders over an Irish proposal at a summit in Brussels
EU trade union body threatens legal action over pact to curb national legislation
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EU trade union body threatens legal action over pact to curb national legislation

A proposal for an EU pact against overly far-reaching legislation has prompted the European Trade Union Confederation to threaten legal action.
Sweden Receives Final €333 Million Payment From EU’s Coronavirus Recovery Fund
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Sweden Receives Final €333 Million Payment From EU’s Coronavirus Recovery Fund

The European Commission has now paid Sweden the final instalment of support from its large coronavirus recovery fund.
Russia Likely to Deny Involvement in Ship Attacks Near Bulgaria, Expert Says
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Russia Likely to Deny Involvement in Ship Attacks Near Bulgaria, Expert Says

Bulgaria has summoned the Russian ambassador over attacks on ships off the coast of the NATO member. Russia will, of course, deny any involvement, says defense expert Johan Huovinen
Swedish Finance Committee Rejects SD Push to Extend Petrol and Diesel Tax Cuts
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Swedish Finance Committee Rejects SD Push to Extend Petrol and Diesel Tax Cuts

The Sweden Democrats (SD) have failed to win Finance Committee support for extending tax cuts on petrol and diesel. The proposal was unrealistic, says Mikael Damberg (S)
One Ship Sinks After Drone Attacks in Black Sea, 11 People Missing
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One Ship Sinks After Drone Attacks in Black Sea, 11 People Missing

Two ships have been hit by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. One has sunk, and eleven people are missing, the country’s leadership says
Sweden Urges EU Not to Weaken Emissions Trading Rules as ETS Reform Debate Begins
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Sweden Urges EU Not to Weaken Emissions Trading Rules as ETS Reform Debate Begins

“Don't move the goalposts in the middle of the game,” Sweden urged as EU countries discussed emissions trading (ETS).
Zelenskyy Says Russia Attacked Energy Facilities After Trump Announced Ceasefire
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Zelenskyy Says Russia Attacked Energy Facilities After Trump Announced Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump claims that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire targeting energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the news came as a surprise and that Russia attacked energy infrastructure after Trump’s announcement
At Least 12 Killed and 309 Injured in Attack on Riyadh Airport, Saudi Arabia Says
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At Least 12 Killed and 309 Injured in Attack on Riyadh Airport, Saudi Arabia Says

At least 12 people were killed and 309 injured in an attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, the country’s aviation authority said. The Iran-backed Houthi movement warned people on Sunday against using Saudi airports, AFP reported
Sweden Calls EU Budget Compromise ‘Still Unreasonable’ and Demands Deeper Cuts
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Sweden Calls EU Budget Compromise ‘Still Unreasonable’ and Demands Deeper Cuts

A new compromise proposal in the EU’s major budget battle includes a cut - but “only” by 8 percent. “Still unreasonable,” Sweden says
US Announces New Sanctions Against International Criminal Court, Drawing Widespread Criticism
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US Announces New Sanctions Against International Criminal Court, Drawing Widespread Criticism

The United States is facing widespread criticism after announcing new sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Sweden regrets the US decision,” Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard wrote on X
Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say
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Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize goes to human rights lawyer Navi Pillay. “Truly well-deserved,” says former UN Deputy Secretary-General and former Swedish Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson
EU countries agree on financial market oversight, despite Commission criticism
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EU countries agree on financial market oversight, despite Commission criticism

EU countries agree on how they want the financial market to be supervised, despite criticism from the European Commission.
EU adds Kiruna’s Viscaria copper mine to strategic projects list
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EU adds Kiruna’s Viscaria copper mine to strategic projects list

The Viscaria copper mine in Kiruna has been included in the European Commission’s expanded list of strategic raw material projects.
SEB and Nordea Lent SEK 14 Billion to Companies Operating in the Arctic, Report Says
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SEB and Nordea Lent SEK 14 Billion to Companies Operating in the Arctic, Report Says

In the past two years, the major Swedish banks SEB and Nordea have lent 14 billion kronor (about $1. 3 billion) to fossil fuel companies operating in the Arctic, according to a report from Fair Finance Guide
EU to Unveil New Long-Term Budget Compromise Proposal on Saturday
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EU to Unveil New Long-Term Budget Compromise Proposal on Saturday

A new compromise proposal for the EU’s next long-term budget will be presented on Saturday, according to Ireland’s presidency of the Council of Ministers.
Sweden Democrats Seek Support to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts and Prevent Sharp Price Rise
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Sweden Democrats Seek Support to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts and Prevent Sharp Price Rise

The Sweden Democrats have now presented their proposal to prevent what they call a “shock increase” in fuel prices. But it is unclear whether they will get enough support from other parties
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