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Thousands of young people wrongly emailed about free EU travel cards
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Thousands of young people wrongly emailed about free EU travel cards

More than 7,000 young people received an incorrect government email congratulating them on a free travel card within the EU.
Sweden records lowest asylum numbers since 1985 as parties split over future migration policy
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Sweden records lowest asylum numbers since 1985 as parties split over future migration policy

MP, V and C want to accept more quota refugees, and the entire opposition, including S, wants to relax the rules for family immigration. The Tidö parties warn of a return to a more generous refugee policy if the red-greens win the election
Parties spell out their immigration and integration proposals
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Parties spell out their immigration and integration proposals

Here are the parties' most important proposals and promises on immigration and integration.
Sweden calls Ben-Gvir’s actions reprehensible, but EU sanctions on Israel remain blocked
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Sweden calls Ben-Gvir’s actions reprehensible, but EU sanctions on Israel remain blocked

"Reprehensible," is Sweden's assessment of the actions of Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. But EU sanctions are still pending
EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid
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EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid

An attack using military equipment, says EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Russia’s bomber drones in Germany this summer. The response from the EU will be ambassadors recalled, more sanctions in the pipeline and more air defense for Ukraine
Five major challenges facing Apple’s new CEO John Ternus
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Five major challenges facing Apple’s new CEO John Ternus

John Ternus is stepping out of Tim Cook's shadow. Now the 51-year-old will lead one of the world’s largest companies to new heights
Germany says Russia behind explosive drone incident at Leipzig airport
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Germany says Russia behind explosive drone incident at Leipzig airport

Russia was responsible for the incident involving an explosives-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle airport in August, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says. Germany is closing the Russian consulate in Bonn and the Russian House in Berlin in immediate response and threatening sanctions
Sweden seeks tighter rules to block non-EU control of independent schools
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Sweden seeks tighter rules to block non-EU control of independent schools

The government wants to tighten the regulations so that independent schools cannot be run by actors outside the EU/EEA.
Social Democrats promise cheaper dental care for all adults
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Social Democrats promise cheaper dental care for all adults

The Social Democrats are going to the polls on a major dental care reform. No adult should pay more than ten percent of the price for dental care treatments
Eurozone inflation hits three-year high, raising expectations of another rate hike
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Eurozone inflation hits three-year high, raising expectations of another rate hike

Eurozone inflation rose to 3. 3 percent in August
Parties split over Sweden’s 2030 transport climate target as focus turns to electric cars
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Parties split over Sweden’s 2030 transport climate target as focus turns to electric cars

Much of the parties' climate policy is about cars. Virtually all parties want to support more people driving electric cars
Climate policy: Here’s what the parties want to do to cut emissions
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Climate policy: Here’s what the parties want to do to cut emissions

What do the parties want to do to reduce emissions? Will the price of gasoline be raised, and how will more people be able to afford electric cars? See what the parties answer in TT's survey.
EU Pushes for More Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Assets Debate Stalls
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EU Pushes for More Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Assets Debate Stalls

After a bloody summer, the EU is urging its member states to provide more support to Ukraine. Sweden is once again hoping to use Russia's frozen billions
Moderates promise to fully fund election pledges in new manifesto
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Moderates promise to fully fund election pledges in new manifesto

The Moderates present their 226-point election manifesto. The party promises to finance its election pledges
Kyiv hit again in Russian attacks, at least 12 killed
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Kyiv hit again in Russian attacks, at least 12 killed

At least twelve people are reported dead in Russian attacks on Kyiv and the surrounding area. A major Russian offensive has been under way for almost a week, and civilians are being hit hard
EU clears Sweden’s final coronavirus support payment of 3.7 billion kronor
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EU clears Sweden’s final coronavirus support payment of 3.7 billion kronor

The European Commission gives the thumbs up to Sweden's final tranche of the large coronavirus support package. Just over 3
From beer to semiconductors: Cork’s Tyndall Institute powers Europe’s future
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From beer to semiconductors: Cork’s Tyndall Institute powers Europe’s future

Research and innovation are essential to building Europe’s prosperity, urge both the European Commission and the Irish presidency. But it is also important to attract - and retain - those who will be responsible for making it happen
Sweden’s IMY launches app to help parents protect children on social media
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Sweden’s IMY launches app to help parents protect children on social media

Cyberbullying, appearance issues and hacked accounts. Many parents are worried about how to protect their children on social media
Iceland rules out EU accession talks during current term after referendum defeat
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Iceland rules out EU accession talks during current term after referendum defeat

Iceland says no to EU negotiations in the country's referendum. Nearly 53 percent voted against resuming accession talks
Iceland opens polls in advisory referendum on resuming EU talks
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Iceland opens polls in advisory referendum on resuming EU talks

It remains uncertain until the last moment - will Iceland resume negotiations for EU membership? Public opinion ahead of today’s referendum is very even. The polling stations opened at 11 a
Iceland votes on reopening EU talks in expected close race
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Iceland votes on reopening EU talks in expected close race

Today, Icelanders go to the polls to say yes or no to reopening EU negotiations. But the issue is dividing the country, and it is expected to be a very close race
Poland expects 7.1% budget deficit in 2027, far above EU limit
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Poland expects 7.1% budget deficit in 2027, far above EU limit

The Polish government expects the budget deficit in 2027 to be 7. 1 percent of GDP, according to Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski
Iceland votes on EU talks, raising pressure on Norway
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Iceland votes on EU talks, raising pressure on Norway

This weekend, Iceland will hold a referendum on whether to resume negotiations on EU membership. Polls show a narrow lead for the yes side
Gas prices rise again, nearing wartime record
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Gas prices rise again, nearing wartime record

The price of fossil gas on the Amsterdam Commodity Exchange is up 1. 6 percent to 66
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