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Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support
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Unrwa Chief Criticizes Sweden's Decision to Halt Support

Sweden's decision to stop support for Unrwa is based on empty excuses, according to the UN agency's chief Philippe Lazzarini. The decision came as a big surprise and has had a very negative effect, he says to Dagens Nyheter
French-Israeli Activists Investigated for Blocking Gaza Aid
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French-Israeli Activists Investigated for Blocking Gaza Aid

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into whether French-Israeli activists were involved in genocide and responsible for crimes against humanity for trying to block emergency aid from reaching Gaza, reports Politico.
Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling
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Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa
EU Marine Pact Introduces Drone Fleet and Tackles Marine Debris
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EU Marine Pact Introduces Drone Fleet and Tackles Marine Debris

EU Advocate General: Hungary's LGBTQ Laws Violate EU Rights
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EU Advocate General: Hungary's LGBTQ Laws Violate EU Rights

Hungary's ban and restrictions on hbtq-material are contrary to EU law and undermine fundamental rights, believes one of the EU Court's Advocates General.
Progress in US-EU Customs Talks but No Breakthrough Yet
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Progress in US-EU Customs Talks but No Breakthrough Yet

Progress has been made, but there have still been no breakthroughs in the negotiations in the customs conflict between the USA and the EU.
EU Antique Dealers Concerned Over New Trade Rules and Bureaucracy
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EU Antique Dealers Concerned Over New Trade Rules and Bureaucracy

New EU rules are to stop the trade in stolen antiques and works of art from countries outside the EU. But French antique dealers are warning of "suffocating bureaucracy"
EU Urged to Cut Water Usage by 10 Percent by 2030
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EU Urged to Cut Water Usage by 10 Percent by 2030

The EU needs to streamline its water usage by at least ten percent by 2030.
EU Proposes Extending Ukrainian Protection Until 2027
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EU Proposes Extending Ukrainian Protection Until 2027

EU Proposes Deficit Procedure for Austria Warns Romania of Budget Risks
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EU Proposes Deficit Procedure for Austria Warns Romania of Budget Risks

Austria and Romania end up in the shame corner in the EU Commission's yearly reports on the state of the economy.
EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026
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EU Confirms Bulgaria Ready to Adopt Euro in 2026

Sweden Proposes New Electric Car Bonus for Rural Residents
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Sweden Proposes New Electric Car Bonus for Rural Residents

Now there is a proposal on how the government's new electric car bonus will work – and who can get it. The requirement is to live in the countryside, not have access to good public transport and not earn too much
Sweden Finally Receives EU Coronavirus Recovery Funds
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Sweden Finally Receives EU Coronavirus Recovery Funds

It took its time – but now Sweden, as the very last country, receives its first portion of the EU's great support after the coronavirus pandemic.
Sweden's Unemployment Rate Now Higher Than Greece's
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Sweden's Unemployment Rate Now Higher Than Greece's

The European crisis-hit Greece had for a long time the highest unemployment rate in the EU. Now, it is doing better than Sweden
Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight Gains Amid Market Uncertainty
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Stockholm Stock Exchange Sees Slight Gains Amid Market Uncertainty

The Stockholm stock exchange started upwards on a broad front on Tuesday, quickly fell to minus, and then regained and closed in a light green. At the close, the OMXS index was up 0
Nawrocki's Win in Poland Signals Challenges for Ukraine's EU Path
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Nawrocki's Win in Poland Signals Challenges for Ukraine's EU Path

Karol Nawrocki's victory in the Polish presidential election is a setback for Ukraine. Poland will slow down Ukraine's path to the EU and Nato as much as possible, says analyst Stefan Ingvarsson
EU Approves Joint Fighter Jet Project by UK, Italy, Japan
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EU Approves Joint Fighter Jet Project by UK, Italy, Japan

Busch Accuses Dadgostar of Spreading EU Conspiracy Theories
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Busch Accuses Dadgostar of Spreading EU Conspiracy Theories

The brawl between V and KD has taken new turns. Now Ebba Busch is accusing the Left Party's Nooshi Dadgostar of spreading conspiracy theories about the EU Parliament's speaker
Delivery Hero Faces Billion Fines from EU for Cartel Activities
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Delivery Hero Faces Billion Fines from EU for Cartel Activities

The German food delivery giant Delivery Hero, which among other things owns the Foodora brand, is getting billion fines from the EU for cartel activities.
Strategic Power Reserve Needed for Winter to Prevent Shortages
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Strategic Power Reserve Needed for Winter to Prevent Shortages

Already by winter, a new so-called strategic reserve needs to be in place, to avoid power shortages when the cold hits. And in a few years' perspective, "significant investments" are required in both new production and power grid, according to Eva Vitell, division head at Svenska Kraftnät
Poland's Tusk Seeks Confidence Vote After Nawrocki's Election Win
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Poland's Tusk Seeks Confidence Vote After Nawrocki's Election Win

National conservative Karol Nawrocki wins the Polish presidential election with the smallest possible margin. The victory is seen as a hard blow to the country's EU-friendly government
Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead
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Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead

It is largely even in the presidential election in Poland, according to exit polls. Both candidates – the national conservative Karol Nawrocki and Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski – have declared themselves winners
Germany Proposes 10% Tax on Major Tech Giants
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Germany Proposes 10% Tax on Major Tech Giants

The German government is considering introducing a 10-percent tax on major multinational tech giants such as Alphabet (Google) and Meta (Facebook), despite the risk of exacerbating the trade conflict with the US.
Asian Markets Decline Amid Ongoing Tariff Dispute
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Asian Markets Decline Amid Ongoing Tariff Dispute

The development on leading Asian stock exchanges pointed downwards in early Friday trading, as fresh concern was raised about continued tariff chaos. Declines are also seen in American futures trading
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