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More forest fires, increased mortality linked to emissions
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More forest fires, increased mortality linked to emissions

Mortality linked to particulate emissions from residential heating in EU countries has increased by 4 percent over 25 years, according to the European health report Lancet Countdown 2026, Sveriges Radio Ekot reports.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves full EU membership
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine deserves full EU membership

Ukraine should be granted full EU membership, wrote President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on X on Saturday. "Ukraine is fighting for its life, for its independence and for Europe, which has lived in peace the longest
Israeli minister banned from entering France
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Israeli minister banned from entering France

France has banned Israeli security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country, the foreign minister wrote on X.
Sweden signs letter of intent for technology cooperation with the US
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Sweden signs letter of intent for technology cooperation with the US

Sweden and the United States have signed a letter of intent for increased technology cooperation, including space technology, future mobile networks and AI. Sweden is the first EU country to do so
Philippines and Malaysia - the next EU trade destinations
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Philippines and Malaysia - the next EU trade destinations

Sweden is pushing for even more trade agreements in the EU - most notably with the Philippines and Malaysia.
27 arrested in Lithuania after weather balloon smuggling from Belarus
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27 arrested in Lithuania after weather balloon smuggling from Belarus

Authorities in Lithuania have arrested 27 people after cracking down on criminal groups using weather balloons to smuggle goods from neighboring Belarus, European news agencies report.
Anger over Itamar Ben-Gvir's treatment of detained Gaza activists could lead to new EU sanctions
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Anger over Itamar Ben-Gvir's treatment of detained Gaza activists could lead to new EU sanctions

Anger over the way Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir treated detained Gaza activists could unite the EU behind new sanctions.
Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity
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Harsh criticism of Taliban meeting in EU: Complicity

There is great anger over the upcoming meeting between the European Commission, Sweden and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The European Parliament "regrets" the invitation in a critical statement
Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member
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Merz: Let Ukraine in as a trial EU member

Germany wants to make Ukraine an "associate member" of the EU - without voting rights but with a seat at summits and in the European Parliament. "We do not have time for further delays," writes Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a letter to EU leaders
Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU
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Leadership battle in London opens the door to rejoining the EU

Ten years after the Brexit vote, British politicians are reviving the question of returning to the EU. Sweden is keeping its fingers crossed
EU agrees on US tariffs - could hit exports
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EU agrees on US tariffs - could hit exports

After almost a year, a tariff settlement between EU member states and the US has been finalized. For Swedish export companies, this adds to an already difficult situation
NATO: Nonsense with EU army
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NATO: Nonsense with EU army

"Talking about an EU army is nonsense," says Italian NATO chief Giuseppe Cavo Dragone.
Strong pressure on EU to approve US tariffs
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Strong pressure on EU to approve US tariffs

The European Parliament and EU member states are making another attempt to agree on last year's tariff settlement with the United States.
EU promises fertilizer subsidies for farmers
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EU promises fertilizer subsidies for farmers

The European Commission has promised extra emergency support and increased flexibility to address rapidly rising fertilizer prices.
Tight control over steel in the EU, but concerns about Ukraine
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Tight control over steel in the EU, but concerns about Ukraine

The EU is raising its steel tariffs significantly in response to external competition. However, imports from Ukraine risk being squeezed
Medal ceremony for Merkel and Walesa as EU presents new Order of Merit
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Medal ceremony for Merkel and Walesa as EU presents new Order of Merit

Angela Merkel and Lech Wałęsa, but also the entire rock band U2, can now boast the EU's new Order of Merit.
EU battle over compensation for delayed flights
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EU battle over compensation for delayed flights

Is it more important to protect airlines or passengers? The issue of updated passenger rights is sparking a heated battle in the EU.
EU lowers growth forecast, Iran war causes friction
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EU lowers growth forecast, Iran war causes friction

The EU will lower its growth forecast this week and simultaneously raise its inflation forecast. The reason is the ongoing war involving Iran
EU reviews tobacco directive as new snus rules considered
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EU reviews tobacco directive as new snus rules considered

The European Commission is now starting the process to update its tobacco regulations.
EU can force companies to buy less from China
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EU can force companies to buy less from China

Terrorist-designated Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Wael Abdel Halim killed in Lebanon
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Terrorist-designated Palestinian Islamic Jihad leader Wael Abdel Halim killed in Lebanon

Seven people, including Wael Abdel Halim, a leader of the terrorist-designated Palestinian Islamic Jihad, were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese state media reported.
India's Modi visits Sweden, wants to strengthen ties
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India's Modi visits Sweden, wants to strengthen ties

Sweden and India are launching a strategic partnership focused on climate and space, among other areas. At the same time, economic exchanges are set to double within five years
Narendra Modi, the tea seller who rules the world's most populous country
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Narendra Modi, the tea seller who rules the world's most populous country

From tea vendor to geopolitical champion - but sometimes controversial at home. Narendra Modi, 75, has ruled "the world's largest democracy," India, for almost twelve years
Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership
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Wes Streeting ready to challenge Keir Starmer for Labour leadership

Former Health Minister Wes Streeting is ready to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but only if there is a leadership election in the British Labour Party with several candidates.
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