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New climate target in the EU – with lower ambition
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New climate target in the EU – with lower ambition

EU countries want to reduce their emissions by 90 percent by 2040, compared to 1990. But it comes after great disagreement and criticism for doing both too much and too little
Georgia EU candidate "only on paper"
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Georgia EU candidate "only on paper"

Montenegro is first in line for potential new EU members, and Georgia is receiving even more bitter criticism from Brussels.
Marathon meeting as EU tries to agree on climate
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Marathon meeting as EU tries to agree on climate

Should the EU go to the COP30 climate summit with watered-down ambitions – or none at all? Nightmares await when disagreements in Brussels are widespread.
Moldova gets pro-EU prime minister
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Moldova gets pro-EU prime minister

Economist Alexandru Munteanu has been appointed Prime Minister of Moldova, Reuters reports.
Finland tightens 5G regulations – bans Huawei
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Finland tightens 5G regulations – bans Huawei

Finland plans to tighten its control over who is allowed to supply equipment for the country's 5G network, in line with pressure from the EU to strengthen the security of the community's mobile networks.
"No revolution" – Sweden's climate goals will remain
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"No revolution" – Sweden's climate goals will remain

The Environmental Targets Committee agrees that the national climate target for 2030 should remain. But it needs to be adapted to the EU's targets
Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate
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Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the case where an 18-year-old refugee avoids deportation despite being convicted of rape. That those who are convicted of serious crimes in Sweden should not be forced to leave the country, that is completely unreasonable, he says to the media
Fishing Quotas Criticized as Baltic Sea Ecosystem Faces Risks
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Fishing Quotas Criticized as Baltic Sea Ecosystem Faces Risks

The Baltic Sea's engine is at risk of breaking down. Critics believe this can be the result of politicians "playing with fire" when it comes to fishing quotas
Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe
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Nordic Preparedness Lauded as Role Model for Europe

The Nordic leaders see Russia as a long-term threat to the region. We are not afraid, but we are prepared, says Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year
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Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year

Sweden will have to give in to the majority regarding next year's fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea. We wanted to go further
European Car Sales Rise 10 Percent in September
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European Car Sales Rise 10 Percent in September

Registrations of new cars in the EU increased by 10 percent in annual terms in September, to 888,672, according to statistics from the industry organization Acea. It is the third month in a row with an increasing trend
Europe's Payments to Russia Amid War: Gas Imports and Economic Impact
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Europe's Payments to Russia Amid War: Gas Imports and Economic Impact

EU countries are Ukraine's closest allies – and Russia's largest gas customer. The Russian war economy is driven by the export of fossil fuels and the European taps will remain open for some time
Sweden Faces Challenges in Baltic Sea Fishing Quota Dispute
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Sweden Faces Challenges in Baltic Sea Fishing Quota Dispute

Sweden is struggling against the wind to keep down the fishing in the Baltic Sea.
Transport Agency Proposes Ending Peth Tests for Driver's License Revocation
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Transport Agency Proposes Ending Peth Tests for Driver's License Revocation

The disputed peth tests should no longer be the basis for revoking driver's licenses, proposes the Transport Agency. The rule change will now be sent out for review
Russian Shadow Fleet of Over 30 Tankers Detected in Gulf of Finland
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Russian Shadow Fleet of Over 30 Tankers Detected in Gulf of Finland

More than 30 Russian oil tankers subject to sanctions have been registered in the Gulf of Finland during a single week in October, a survey shows. Many of the vessels are old, which increases the risk of environmental disasters
Finland Urges Stronger Sanctions on Kremlin Over Ukraine Conflict
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Finland Urges Stronger Sanctions on Kremlin Over Ukraine Conflict

The new sanctions against Russia's energy sector are good, but the pressure on the Kremlin's warfare in Ukraine must be increased further, according to Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
Sweden Switches to Winter Time Tonight; Sleep Experts Call for Abolition
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Sweden Switches to Winter Time Tonight; Sleep Experts Call for Abolition

Tonight is the time. At 03
EU Faces Tough Talks on Baltic Sea Herring Quotas
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EU Faces Tough Talks on Baltic Sea Herring Quotas

The stock of herring in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia is heavily fished. When the EU countries are to agree on the fishing quotas for next year, the Swedish government and the EU Commission are the herring's only friends, according to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats)
Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President
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Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President

The independent left politician Catherine Connolly will become Ireland's next president. She has a solid political background with strong opinions on war, Nato and EU
EU Environment Ministers to Set 2040 Climate Targets
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EU Environment Ministers to Set 2040 Climate Targets

EU countries' heads of state and government leave it to their environment ministers to agree on climate targets for 2040.
Frozen Russian Billions Held in Belgium Amid EU Solidarity Call
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Frozen Russian Billions Held in Belgium Amid EU Solidarity Call

If Belgium is to support the EU's financing model for Ukraine – where Russian billion amounts frozen in Brussels are used as security – other countries that sit on similar money must do the same, claims the country's prime minister. Russian assets have been frozen in at least nine countries, of which four are in the EU
Orbán Criticizes EU's Ukraine Support Amid Hungarian Protests
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Orbán Criticizes EU's Ukraine Support Amid Hungarian Protests

Tens of thousands of Hungarians gather today in rival demonstrations. One side praises Viktor Orbán – the other wants to see him dismissed
Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid
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Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

The EU is to come up with proposals on how Ukraine will be supported economically in the coming years – but the assignment does not specifically mention the use of frozen Russian billions. The message comes after a heated summit discussion, marked by Belgian resistance
EU Approves 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia
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EU Approves 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia

The EU's 19th sanctions package against Russia is now definitively approved by all member states.
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