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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
Macron Proposes Social Media Age Limit for Under-15s in France
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Macron Proposes Social Media Age Limit for Under-15s in France

Social media will be banned for children under 15 years in France in the coming months – unless progress is made at EU level, says France's President Emmanuel Macron according to Politico.
Court Allows Trump to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Battle
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Court Allows Trump to Maintain Tariffs Amid Legal Battle

USA's president Donald Trump has for the time being the right to maintain the tariffs his administration has introduced. This is stated by a federal court during the night towards Wednesday
Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
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Government Calls for EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

The government urges the EU to proceed with sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, reports SVT Nyheter.
EU Proposes Lowering Russian Oil Price Cap to 45 Dollars
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EU Proposes Lowering Russian Oil Price Cap to 45 Dollars

The European Commission wants a lowered price tag on Russia's global oil exports as part of the union's new package of sanctions.
Sweden Seeks More US Tariff Exemptions Amid Trade Conflict
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Sweden Seeks More US Tariff Exemptions Amid Trade Conflict

The Government wants to remove 13 products from the EU's long list of products from the USA that may be affected by tariffs if the trade conflict with the Trump administration cannot be resolved. We do not want to shoot ourselves in the foot, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) about why he wants exceptions
EU Faces Major Vulnerability Due to Blood Plasma Import Dependence
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EU Faces Major Vulnerability Due to Blood Plasma Import Dependence

Both Sweden and the rest of the EU are dependent on the import of blood plasma, mainly from the USA. This means a "significant vulnerability" in the event of a crisis or war, according to a new investigation
Canada to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target This Year
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Canada to Meet NATO Defense Spending Target This Year

Canada will this year reach Nato's defence spending target of 2 percent of GDP, the country's prime minister says.
EU Poised to Criticize Israel Over Gaza Conflict
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EU Poised to Criticize Israel Over Gaza Conflict

The EU will likely rebuke Israel for its waging of war in the Gaza War. This is indicated by Council President António Costa, pending an investigation to determine whether the Israeli waging of war goes too far
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