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Liberals demand income tax cut of 30 billion kronor
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Liberals demand income tax cut of 30 billion kronor

The Liberals are demanding a reduction in income tax in the first budget after the election, party leader Simona Mohamsson says. The proposal would cost up to 30 billion kronor
New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire
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New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

Israel has launched new attacks and opened fire in southern Lebanon, which Hezbollah calls a clear violation of the fragile ceasefire.
Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels
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Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels

The Taliban called the talks with EU representatives in Brussels "constructive and historic. " But there is a lot of criticism - and from the EU side there has been almost total silence
Taliban representatives to travel to Brussels for deportations talks
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Taliban representatives to travel to Brussels for deportations talks

Five representatives of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan have been granted visas to travel to Belgium to meet EU representatives in Brussels, the news site Euractiv reports.
Nordic racism fight in the EU after Danish MP tells Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani to go home
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Nordic racism fight in the EU after Danish MP tells Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani to go home

The European Parliament's liberal group is demanding action against racism after a Danish MP told Swedish MEP Abir Al-Sahlani (C) to "go home".
More expensive for Swedes to import gadgets from China and the US
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More expensive for Swedes to import gadgets from China and the US

It will be more expensive for Swedes to import gadgets from the US and China. A new customs fee will be introduced in July, but orders placed before then may also be affected
Straight down - British regret over Brexit
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Straight down - British regret over Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
EU majority supports camps for deportees outside the EU
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EU majority supports camps for deportees outside the EU

Sweden and 18 other EU countries jointly support the establishment of camps for deportees outside the EU.
No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM
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No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM

The Midsummer wreath was on - but Sweden did not offer any festive atmosphere when the EU countries held a summit on their long-term budget. "Sweden is not an ATM," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow
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Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow

EU Council President António Costa is facing criticism after opening a "diplomatic channel" to Russia.
EU united on Ukraine for first time since 2024
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EU united on Ukraine for first time since 2024

For the first time since December 2024, all EU countries can agree on a joint statement on Ukraine.
EU concerns over China causing serious problems, says Sweden
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EU concerns over China causing serious problems, says Sweden

Put up a common front, urges Sweden, as the EU looks for ways to deal with its growing trade problems with China.
Taliban meeting in Brussels to discuss deportations
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Taliban meeting in Brussels to discuss deportations

Belgium has received visa applications from five representatives of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, who will discuss deportations with the EU and Sweden.
After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels
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After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels

Hungary's Viktor Orbán is no longer there - but that doesn't mean peace and quiet at EU summits. Here are the new "troublemakers" in Brussels
Tougher deportation rules hammered out in the European Parliament
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Tougher deportation rules hammered out in the European Parliament

Tougher rules for deportations have been hammered out by the European Parliament. They now open the possibility of holding deportees in camps outside the European Union
US stop of Anthropic called an urgent problem for the EU
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US stop of Anthropic called an urgent problem for the EU

During Tuesday's debate in the European Parliament, several members called for faster European expansion in AI, semiconductors and cloud services, according to the proposal presented by the European Commission in early June.
European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US
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European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US

The European Parliament has voted in favor of last summer's tariff agreement with the US by a wide margin. But the Swedish People's Party voted no
European Parliament approves deal allowing veggie sausages in the EU
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European Parliament approves deal allowing veggie sausages in the EU

Veggie burger lovers in the EU can breathe a sigh of relief after the European Parliament finally approved a deal on the names of food products.
EU summit with Britain set for July 22
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EU summit with Britain set for July 22

The EU and the UK have agreed that July 22 will be the date for the next summit between their leaders in London and Brussels.
EU foreign policy chief accuses China of training Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine
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EU foreign policy chief accuses China of training Russian soldiers to fight in Ukraine

China's military has trained Russian soldiers who will go to battle in Ukraine, according to the EU's foreign policy chief.
Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg
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Bad mood expected in EU budget battle as ministers meet in Luxembourg

No, nein, no, say Sweden and a number of like-minded people, as the EU's budget battle has now landed in a first compromise proposal. A cut of 20 percent - not 2 percent - is the counter-offer
Middle East expert: Trump will have to deal with Lebanon
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Middle East expert: Trump will have to deal with Lebanon

The US and Iran are said to have agreed to end the war on all fronts - including in Lebanon. The question is whether Israel plans to play along
Zelensky suggests G7 summit or United States as locations for meeting with Putin
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Zelensky suggests G7 summit or United States as locations for meeting with Putin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin should attend the ongoing G7 meeting for direct talks with Ukraine - or meet in the United States.
Straight down - British regret about Brexit
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Straight down - British regret about Brexit

Ten years have passed since Britain decided to wave goodbye to the EU. Now it stings - even where almost everyone voted for Brexit
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