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EU Accuses TikTok of Violating Digital Services Act Rules
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EU Accuses TikTok of Violating Digital Services Act Rules

Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister
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Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister

The USA has started signaling interest in a customs agreement with the EU. But according to Sweden's Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M), the risk is great that they won't make it in time - when President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff pause expires
Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks
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Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

The Government will at a ministerial meeting in Brussels take the initiative to start negotiations on a trade agreement with Australia again. We want new trade routes for our companies, it is extra important now, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
EU Criticized for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer SMS Disclosure
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EU Criticized for Lack of Transparency in Pfizer SMS Disclosure

The EU Commission's Chair Ursula von der Leyen receives heavy criticism for lack of transparency. The Commission is convicted by its own court for not having disclosed SMS messages from the coronavirus crisis
EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package
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EU Targets Russian Shadow Fleet with New Sanctions Package

More boats in the Russian "shadow fleet" are being punished as EU countries have now agreed on their 17th package following Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine. "We're keeping the pressure up," claims Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise
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Socialist Party Wins Albanian Election with EU Membership Promise

The Socialist Party with Prime Minister Edi Rama wins the election in Albania clearly. It is clear after 97 percent of the votes have been counted
Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision
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Zelensky Heads to Ankara for Talks with Erdogan, Awaits Putin's Decision

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj announces that he will meet Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. He then hopes to meet Russia's leader Vladimir Putin
Sweden Urges EU to Maintain Sanctions as Putin Faces Time Pressure
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Sweden Urges EU to Maintain Sanctions as Putin Faces Time Pressure

Persevere with the sanctions against Russia, Sweden urges ahead of the rest of the EU. Putin does not have time on his side, the Finance Minister asserts in Brussels
US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister
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US-EU Tariff Agreement Faces Delays, Says Finance Minister

A quick agreement on tariffs and trade between the Trump administration and the EU may be difficult to achieve, according to US Finance Minister Scott Bessent. I believe that the US and Europe will become a bit slower, he says about how the negotiations have gone so far
Kristersson: Trump May Encourage Putin to Attend Turkey Talks
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Kristersson: Trump May Encourage Putin to Attend Turkey Talks

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is open to joining the proposed meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. This is what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) believes can lure Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table
Will Putin and Zelenskyj Meet This Week Amid Tensions?
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Will Putin and Zelenskyj Meet This Week Amid Tensions?

Much is unclear after the weekend's developments about an impending top-level meeting between Ukraine and Russia. In London, a number of European ministers are gathering today for "critical" talks about "pushing back against Russian aggression"
Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage
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Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

With a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest
France Funds Ukraine Howitzers with Frozen Russian Assets
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France Funds Ukraine Howitzers with Frozen Russian Assets

Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements
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Merz Proposes Ending EU Sustainability Requirements

Waived sustainability requirements in the EU are desired by Germany's new Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on a visit to Brussels. A more active Germany is promised in the EU
EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade
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EU Leaders Push for War Crimes Tribunal Amid Russia's Parade

When Russia's leader holds a military parade on Red Square, the EU countries gather to bring them to justice. There will be no impunity, promises Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas
EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs
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EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs

As a response to the various tariffs imposed by the USA in the ongoing trade war, the EU has today presented a 218-page long list of goods that may be affected by countermeasures. The list is both a carrot and a stick, according to Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)
EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition
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EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls
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EU Considers New Tariffs on US Goods Including Horses and Golf Balls

Multi-billion import from USA may be affected when EU prepares for next response, if trade war continues. On the new list, there are everything from horses to pulp and novelty items
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status
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EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention
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Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

New allegations about imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin have been made in talks between Sweden's and Turkey's foreign ministers. We have a good dialogue, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser
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Tobias Thyberg Appointed as Sweden's New National Security Adviser

The Government has appointed a successor to Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. It will be Ambassador Tobias Thyberg
Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe
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Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Sweden is supporting Radio Free Europe, threatened with closure, with 20 million kronor. We are showing the way and hope that more will follow, says Minister for Development Cooperation and Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT
Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical
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Zelensky Criticizes Russian Victory Day Parade as Cynical

World leaders arrive in Moscow to participate in the Russian so-called Victory Day in World War II. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj slams the celebration: It will be a parade of cynicism, there is no other way to describe it, he says
Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis
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Benelux Pushes EU for Tougher Stance on Israel Over Gaza Crisis

The Benelux countries are pushing for tougher EU measures against Israel due to the development in Gaza. What we are seeing is an absolute shame, fumes Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot
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