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Denmark Prioritizes Defense and Economy in EU Presidency Transition
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Denmark Prioritizes Defense and Economy in EU Presidency Transition

European Parliament Urges Iran to Release Ahmadreza Djalali
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European Parliament Urges Iran to Release Ahmadreza Djalali

EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support
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EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

The EU Commission's proposal on "greenwashing" risks being laid down after two years of negotiations, after withdrawn support from the conservative party group EPP.
Sweden's Emissions Rise Sends Negative Signal Ahead of COP30
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Sweden's Emissions Rise Sends Negative Signal Ahead of COP30

Sweden's increased emissions are worrying and a very negative political signal to the outside world, according to climate expert Björn-Ola Linnér. Although it was expected, it is remarkable, he says
EU Parliament Engages in Intense Debate Over Gaza Situation
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EU Parliament Engages in Intense Debate Over Gaza Situation

Emotions are running high when the EU Parliament debates the situation in Gaza – with the word genocide established in the title. – Enough is enough, also says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas
EU Takes Sweden to Court Over European Arrest Warrant Rules
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EU Takes Sweden to Court Over European Arrest Warrant Rules

EU Summons Russian Envoy After Diplomat Attacked in Vladivostok
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EU Summons Russian Envoy After Diplomat Attacked in Vladivostok

EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia
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EU Foreign Minister: United NATO and EU Can Counter Russia

Sweden's Emissions Set to Decrease in 2025, Says Climate Minister
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Sweden's Emissions Set to Decrease in 2025, Says Climate Minister

The Left Party says that the government is ruining the climate policy, and the Green party describes it as a "historic failure", since fresh figures have shown that Sweden's emission increase is the highest since 2010. But according to Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) the emissions have turned downwards again
EU Agrees to Preserve Classic Cars as Cultural Heritage
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EU Agrees to Preserve Classic Cars as Cultural Heritage

Veteran and classic American cars should be able to continue to exist as parts of "the mobile cultural heritage" – if the EU countries get their way.
Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026
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Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026

EU Proposes Faster Defense Permits and Environmental Exemptions
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EU Proposes Faster Defense Permits and Environmental Exemptions

Permit decisions within 60 days, exemptions from environmental regulations and classification of certain weapons as sustainable. This is how the EU Commission wants to simplify the upgrade
EU Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by 2028
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EU Plans to End Russian Gas Imports by 2028

At the latest by 1 January 2028, all Russian gas shall be stopped from reaching the EU, according to a fresh proposal from the EU Commission.
Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions
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Government Warns of Potential New Refugee Wave Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

The Government sees a risk for a new refugee wave to Europe if the situation worsens between Iran and Israel. Then it is excluded that Sweden receives large groups of refugees, according to Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party)
Germany Engages with EU Nuclear Power Allies Amid Energy Shift
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Germany Engages with EU Nuclear Power Allies Amid Energy Shift

Germany is participating in a meeting with the EU's nuclear power friends – to the delight of Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD). A huge shift, the minister believes
Macron Affirms Greenland's Sovereignty Amid EU Cooperation Talks
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Macron Affirms Greenland's Sovereignty Amid EU Cooperation Talks

The EU wants to speed up the cooperation with Greenland on rare earth metals, says France's president Emmanuel Macron at a press conference in Nuuk. Greenland is placed in the middle of a geopolitical game, he says and emphasizes that the island is not for sale
Concerns Grow Over US Exchange as Social Media Scrutiny Increases
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Concerns Grow Over US Exchange as Social Media Scrutiny Increases

The Lund student "Lisa" has been accepted for a year of study at a university in California. Now neither she nor several other students know if they will be let into the country
Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates with Deadly Airstrikes and Rocket Attacks
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Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates with Deadly Airstrikes and Rocket Attacks

Israel's air force carries out attacks from the western to the eastern parts of Iran – which responds with rockets against Israeli communities. Iran confirms that three intelligence chiefs have been killed in Israeli attacks
EU Extends Protection for Ukrainian Refugees Until March 2027
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EU Extends Protection for Ukrainian Refugees Until March 2027

Ylva Johansson Named EU Special Envoy for Ukrainian Refugees
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Ylva Johansson Named EU Special Envoy for Ukrainian Refugees

Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism
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Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

All companies with fewer than 3000 employees should be exempt from the requirements in the EU's new sustainability directive, CSR, believes Swedish EU parliament member Jörgen Warborn (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns
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Sweden Urges EU to Plan Syrian Refugee Returns

Sweden is pushing for EU measures to get Syrian refugees to return home. –Excellent with EU-common transport solutions for example, thinks Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party)
Brussels and London Agree on Gibraltar Border Solution
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Brussels and London Agree on Gibraltar Border Solution

Gibraltar, which is a British territory, has been a problem in the relationship between London and Brussels since the United Kingdom left the EU. Now, movement of both people and goods is allowed across the border to Spain
Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism
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Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Poland risks a political deadlock after the opposition's victory in the presidential election. But the government is still optimistic
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