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Albania in full swing towards the EU
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Albania in full swing towards the EU

The EU has now opened all so-called negotiation chapters to join Albania.
Protest against increased EU fee: Not realistic
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Protest against increased EU fee: Not realistic

Sweden's EU contribution risks increasing by 60 percent if pending budget proposals are passed, warns EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (M).
No longer the worst – Sweden is climbing in the economy
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No longer the worst – Sweden is climbing in the economy

The EU economy is growing faster than expected this year, according to the European Commission's new autumn forecast. Sweden is climbing the growth league
Green funds invest in blacklisted mines
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Green funds invest in blacklisted mines

Swedish funds and banks are investing in blacklisted mining projects through green funds, a new report shows. I can understand that savers feel frustrated that it is difficult to make a green fund choice, says Jakob König at Fair Finance Guide, who conducted the survey together with the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
KD says no to controversial EU proposal
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KD says no to controversial EU proposal

The Christian Democrats say no to the EU Commission's controversial proposal to combat child abuse online, which has been nicknamed "chat control".
Leaked documents: Now the AI law will be paused
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Leaked documents: Now the AI law will be paused

Fewer AI regulations and easier collection of personal data. The European Commission is expected to propose this next week, according to leaked documents
EMA: Yes to medicine that delays type 1 diabetes
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EMA: Yes to medicine that delays type 1 diabetes

Indonesia prepares large force for Gaza
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Indonesia prepares large force for Gaza

Indonesia is preparing a large military force to participate in a peacekeeping operation in the Gaza Strip, the country's defense minister announced. The EU is reportedly considering training Palestinian police officers
Clothing sales cautious in October
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Clothing sales cautious in October

Sales in clothing stores were cautious in October, writes the Swedish Trade Association in a press release.
Sweden joins EU agreement for vaccine against Mpox
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Sweden joins EU agreement for vaccine against Mpox

EU suspects Red Bull of competition violations
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EU suspects Red Bull of competition violations

The European Commission is opening an investigation into beverage giant Red Bull for suspected competition violations.
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
Norway on Ukraine support: We have not been asked
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Norway on Ukraine support: We have not been asked

The European Commission has no plans to ask Norway to help with its loan support for Ukraine, says Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg. But some form of Norwegian role is still expected in the EU
Stoltenberg opens up for Norwegian Ukraine guarantee
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Stoltenberg opens up for Norwegian Ukraine guarantee

Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg does not rule out that the country can help with guarantees for EU loans to Ukraine - but not for the entire loan.
Romania also takes over Russian refinery
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Romania also takes over Russian refinery

Following Swedish oil billionaire Torbjörn Törnqvist's attempted takeover of Russian Lukoil, Romania is now planning to nationalize the Petrotel Ploiesti refinery.
Migration pressure on many in the EU – except Sweden
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Migration pressure on many in the EU – except Sweden

Migration pressure is particularly heavy on Cyprus, Greece, Spain and Italy, the European Commission states in its first new annual migration report. Sweden is not mentioned at all
Swedish car and steel exports hit hard by tariffs
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Swedish car and steel exports hit hard by tariffs

Sweden's automotive, iron and steel exports have been hit hard by US President Donald Trump's increased tariffs, according to an analysis from the Swedish Board of Commerce.
How to stay in touch with the climate conversation
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How to stay in touch with the climate conversation

COP, IPCC and NDC. There are plenty of complicated abbreviations in climate work
Climate goals promise too little
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Climate goals promise too little

Global emissions are expected to decline, a new UN report shows. But it's only a small decrease
“This far but no further” on minimum wage in the EU
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“This far but no further” on minimum wage in the EU

Sweden and Denmark are partially right by the EU Court of Justice in their protest against the EU directive on minimum wages. The decision is welcomed – but both the government and the business community would have liked to go further
Wallenberg on AI regulation: "Gone too far"
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Wallenberg on AI regulation: "Gone too far"

The outlook for the Swedish economy is brighter, according to Jacob Wallenberg, chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. At the same time, the EU risks falling behind the rest of the world, including in the area of AI
New yes to climate goals – despite threats
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New yes to climate goals – despite threats

The European Parliament's Environment Committee is following the lead of the EU countries and advocating a climate target of 90 percent by 2040.
Karlshamn closes reserve power - new bids underway
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Karlshamn closes reserve power - new bids underway

Karlshamnsverket, which has acted as Sweden's electricity reserve for a number of years, is mothballing its operations. Without contingency money from the state, the plant is not profitable
Crisis meeting on EU budget
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Crisis meeting on EU budget

The European Commission promises more earmarked money for agriculture in the next long-term budget.
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