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Thunberg's Convoy Representatives Meet with Hamas in Algeria
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Thunberg's Convoy Representatives Meet with Hamas in Algeria

Representatives from Global Sumud Flotilla, the convoy to Gaza to break Israel's blockade, have had meetings with Hamas. Among those on the trip are, among others, the Swedish activist Greta Thunberg – who has recently been reported to have left the organization's board
EU Eases Proposed Cider Juice Content Regulations
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EU Eases Proposed Cider Juice Content Regulations

The EU Commission is reported to be backing down from plans for genuine cider to have to contain at least 50 percent fruit juice.
EU Proposes Sanctions on Israel's Ministers and Trade Over Gaza
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EU Proposes Sanctions on Israel's Ministers and Trade Over Gaza

Stopped ministers and settlers as well as increased tariffs for billions are included when the EU Commission wants to sharpen the tone against Israel's actions in Gaza. But almost everything can be rejected by unwilling EU countries – and Israel is warning of countermeasures
EU Delays Climate Goals Submission Amid Member Disagreements
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EU Delays Climate Goals Submission Amid Member Disagreements

EU misses the UN's deadline to submit its climate goal for 2035. The disagreement among member states also risks bursting a new goal for 2040
Jonas Sjöstedt Calls for Israel's Exclusion from Eurovision
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Jonas Sjöstedt Calls for Israel's Exclusion from Eurovision

Swedish EU members Jonas Sjöstedt and Hanna Gedin (V) join an appeal in the EU Parliament which demands that Israel be excluded from the European Song Contest.
Benefit Cap Reform: Large Families Face Significant Reductions
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Benefit Cap Reform: Large Families Face Significant Reductions

The Government proposes a grant reform where social benefits are tightened most for large families with children. For them, it can mean several thousand kronor less per month
EU Plans New Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict
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EU Plans New Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

The EU Commission will present plans for sanctions against Israel on Wednesday, due to the country's warfare in Gaza.
New Resistance Emerges Against EU's Controversial Surveillance Law
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New Resistance Emerges Against EU's Controversial Surveillance Law

The criticized CSAM regulation, which has been nicknamed "chat control", can be postponed to the future once again. This after Germany has spoken out critically against the "surveillance law"
Trump Urges Orbán to Stop Russian Oil Imports Amid EU Sanctions Talks
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Trump Urges Orbán to Stop Russian Oil Imports Amid EU Sanctions Talks

Can tougher words from Donald Trump get Hungary to agree on tougher measures against Russia? The rest of the EU hopes – but wonders if the pressure is really serious.
Kristersson Denounces Orbán's Claims as "Hair-Raising Lies"
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Kristersson Denounces Orbán's Claims as "Hair-Raising Lies"

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán launches a harsh attack on Sweden in a post on X. He claims, among other things, incorrectly that over 280 girls have been arrested for murder
Basmati Rice Dispute Stalls EU-India Trade Agreement
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Basmati Rice Dispute Stalls EU-India Trade Agreement

The issue of trademark protection for basmati rice is putting a spanner in the works for a trade agreement between the EU and India, reports Financial Times.
EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism
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EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism

Vital for both the economy and Ukraine – or just unbalanced and unclear? Tough measures await in the EU with scathing criticism of the summer's USA agreement.
Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict
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Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict

A drone violated Romania's airspace in connection with a Russian attack in Ukraine. "Yet another unacceptable violation of Nato's airspace", writes Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports
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Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports

Donald Trump promises to introduce "significant sanctions" against Russia – if all NATO countries stop importing oil from the country and introduce the same sanctions. "I am ready to 'go' when you are", writes the President of the United States on social media
European Nations Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Polish Airspace Violation
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European Nations Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Polish Airspace Violation

Germany, France, Finland and EU have summoned their respective Russian ambassadors. This due to the Russian violation of Polish airspace earlier in the week
US Proposes G7 Tariffs on China and India Over Russian Oil Purchases
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US Proposes G7 Tariffs on China and India Over Russian Oil Purchases

The Trump administration will urge its allies in the G7 group – including the EU – to introduce new high punitive tariffs on China and India for their purchases of Russian oil.
Sweden Allocates 550 Million Kronor for Environmental Measures
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Sweden Allocates 550 Million Kronor for Environmental Measures

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are allocating over 550 million kronor in the budget for 2026 for various measures for cleaner air and a poison-free everyday life. Something that The Green Party calls "small change"
EU Extends Sanctions on Russia for Another Six Months
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EU Extends Sanctions on Russia for Another Six Months

Heavy Rainfall to Impact All of Sweden This Weekend
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Heavy Rainfall to Impact All of Sweden This Weekend

The situation is still serious in Västernorrland after the heavy rainfall. During the weekend, new amounts of rain are expected to come in
EU Environment Ministers Stalled on 2040 Climate Targets
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EU Environment Ministers Stalled on 2040 Climate Targets

EU countries' environment ministers cannot agree on climate targets until 2040. Now the issue is being passed on to the heads of state and government instead
Microsoft to Remove Teams from Office Package in EU Agreement
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Microsoft to Remove Teams from Office Package in EU Agreement

The American software- and cloud giant Microsoft has promised to remove its video conferencing service Teams from the company's popular Office package.
Charlie Kirk Nominated for EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights
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Charlie Kirk Nominated for EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights

The murdered American right-wing debater Charlie Kirk has been nominated for the European Parliament's finest human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought.
Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns
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Europe Struggles to Unite on Gaza Policy Amid Trump Concerns

The Second World War and Donald Trump. There are two heavy reasons why the EU still cannot take joint measures regarding Israel's war in Gaza
EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State
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EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State

The EU Parliament supports recognition of Palestine as an independent state. –We should have said this a long time ago, says EU Parliament member Jonas Sjöstedt (V)
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