Kaja Kallas accuses Lavrov of lying at G20 foreign ministers’ meeting
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas accuses Russia's foreign minister of lying during Friday's G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, USA.
World
Protests Erupt in Warsaw After Poland’s Constitutional Court President Is Suspended
Polish police have secured the Constitutional Court building in Warsaw after people gathered to protest the suspension of the court’s president. Three people have been arrested for breaking through the court’s fence.
World
US Approves $2 Billion Sale of 500 Patriot Missiles to Ukraine
The US government has approved the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
World
EU and Canada to deepen ties as Carney targets associate membership next year
The EU and Canada will deepen their cooperation and work together in several areas, with the goal of Canada becoming an “associate member” next year. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said this at a meeting with top EU officials. The new cooperation already means that Canada will contribute to the EU’s emergency loan to Ukraine, worth just over SEK 1,000 billion.
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New €2 Handling Fee Makes Small Parcels From Outside the EU More Expensive Starting November 1
Starting November 1, shopping from outside the EU will become more expensive. A new fee will be introduced on small parcels.
Business
EU Divided Over Commission’s Proposal for Canada to Become an Associate Member
What does “associate membership” in the EU actually mean? The Commission’s choice of words about Canada is causing irritation among member states, as the EU and Canada hold a summit.
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Serbia’s Student List faces major challenges after historic election win
The roof collapse was the catalyst for the Student List’s historic election success. But once the euphoria subsides, major reforms will be needed, along with answers on relations with Russia and the EU. The movement will not be able to avoid difficult foreign policy issues, says Fanny Wallberg of the Swedish Institute of International Affairs.
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Spain declares three days of mourning after train collision kills at least 68 people
Three days of national mourning have been declared after the catastrophic train accident in central Spain. At least 68 people died in the collision between two high-speed trains. “All of Spain is mourning,” says Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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EU raises Baltic herring quotas by up to 71%, researcher warns it would have been safer to wait
The EU's new catch quotas for herring in the Baltic Sea are being increased significantly. It would have been safer for the ecosystem to wait a couple of years before making such a large increase, says Baltic Sea researcher Sara Söderström.
Sweden
EU urges Europe to adapt as warming accelerates, but new climate plan draws criticism
The EU urges Europe to prepare better for global warming, but its new measures are drawing criticism.
World
EU Proposes Rapid Response Force to Address Sudden Migrant Arrivals
A new rapid reaction force is proposed to respond to sudden migrant flows, such as the one in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta this summer.
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Norway and Finland’s Leaders Hold 90-Minute Call With Putin on Ukraine War
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb have spoken by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Before the call, we informed important allies, including all the Nordic countries, and afterwards we briefed them on the content of the call,” Stubb said in a speech to the Nordic Council.
World
Sweden switches to standard time this weekend - researchers say the change benefits sleep and well-being
Many people associate winter with more darkness and less daylight. But according to researchers, the time change benefits us.
Sweden
Denmark to End Mink Farming by 2029 After Pandemic Cull of 15 Million Animals
Denmark has banned all mink farming, the government in Copenhagen has announced. The controversial industry will be phased out by August 2029 at the latest.
World
Chinese Electric Cars Help Drive 10% Rise in EU Car Sales in September
New car registrations in Europe rose 10 percent to 1.36 million in September, according to industry body ACEA. Electric cars from China account for a large part of the increase.
Business
Prolonged Government Talks Risk Eroding Voters’ Trust, Political Scientist Warns
A protracted government formation tests voters’ patience. But it does not mean an immediate economic or security crisis, says political scientist Jan Teorell. The risk lies in what happens to trust if negotiations fail.
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France’s Renewed Unrest Could Boost Marine Le Pen’s Bid for the Presidency
As looting and arson at town halls add to the turmoil, an already divided France risks becoming even more polarized. The violence could bring the far right to power. “Violence strengthens the ‘party of order’,” political scientist Jérôme Fourquet told the newspaper Le Soir.
World
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.
Sweden
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).
Business
Czech Communist’s Defection Makes Le Pen’s Far-Right Group Largest in the European Parliament
Marine Le Pen’s far-right group in the European Parliament is now larger than Giorgia Meloni’s - thanks to a Czech communist.
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Sweden Seeks to Block Russian and Belarusian Skiers From World Championships in Falun
The Swedish Ski Association wants to stop Russian cross-country skiers from competing in the World Championships in Falun. Together with the Swedish Sports Confederation (RF), it is trying to get the government to deny the skiers visas. “The war is not over just because it’s the World Ski Championships,” Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) tells TT.
Sports
UN Report: US Policy Reversals Worsen Global Climate Outlook, Put Climate Goals Further Out of Reach
The United States has single-handedly worsened the outlook for the planet, according to a report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). The country’s policy U-turns under Donald Trump are the main reason global warming is worse than feared. No one will be spared, says UNEP director Inger Andersen.
Sweden
NATO Sends Additional Assets to Black Sea After Drone Attacks in Bulgaria and Romania
NATO is sending “additional assets” to the Black Sea and member states Bulgaria and Romania following recent drone attacks in the area.
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