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EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries
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EU Proposal Eases Return of Asylum Seekers to Safe Third Countries

The EU opens the door to "Rwanda models" in new rules on which countries can be considered safe to send asylum seekers to. The connection to the recipient country will no longer be necessary
UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The United Kingdom is pausing talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement and introducing sanctions against settlers in the West Bank. Several EU countries also want to toughen their tone towards Israel, among other things by reviewing cooperation agreements and introducing sanctions against ministers
African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024
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African Swine Fever Cases in EU Drop 83 Percent in 2024

The number of wild boars infected with African swine fever within the EU decreased by 83 percent in 2024, compared to the previous year. This means that the number of cases is the lowest since 2017
Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers
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Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden will push in the EU to introduce sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in an interview with TT.
Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control
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Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) condemns Israel's move to take control of entire Gaza. Then it is important to mark very clearly, says Malmer Stenergard
EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal
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EU and UK Forge New Post-Brexit Cooperation Deal

Fishermen and young people in the EU will find it easier to come to the UK with new cooperation agreements between the EU and London. A new era in our relationship, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable
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Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says in a statement that Israel's "plans for an extended military offensive with extensive displacement of civilians are incompatible with international law" and "unacceptable".
Sweden Urged to Condemn Gaza Violence Affecting Children
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Sweden Urged to Condemn Gaza Violence Affecting Children

Swedish Save the Children demands that Sweden condemns how the children in Gaza are affected by the war between Israel and Hamas.
Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute
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Vance Meets Zelensky in Rome After White House Dispute

The USA's Vice President JD Vance has met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Italy's capital Rome on Sunday, reports a spokesperson for Vance.
Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting
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Von der Leyen and Vance Discuss EU-US Relations in Rome Meeting

The USA's Vice President J. D
Russia to Test-Fire RS-24 Ballistic Missile Amid Ukraine Tensions
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Russia to Test-Fire RS-24 Ballistic Missile Amid Ukraine Tensions

Turkey Finds 75 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas in Black Sea
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Turkey Finds 75 Billion Cubic Meters of Gas in Black Sea

Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president
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Ex-hooligan George Simion could become Romania's president

On Sunday, Romania is going to the polls. If the far-right candidate George Simion becomes the country's next president, a challenging time awaits for European cooperation
Zelensky Claims Putin Feared Traveling to Turkey
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Zelensky Claims Putin Feared Traveling to Turkey

Russia's president Vladimir Putin was afraid to travel to Turkey, believes Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelenskyj. Europe coordinates the next step with the USA's president Donald Trump – with clear frustration
Gaza's European Hospital Closes After Israeli Attack
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Gaza's European Hospital Closes After Israeli Attack

The important European hospital in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza has been forced to close after an Israeli attack, confirms Doctors Without Borders (MSF).
EU Customs Dispute with Poland Delays Ukraine Trade Agreement
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EU Customs Dispute with Poland Delays Ukraine Trade Agreement

War-torn Ukraine risks getting hit by a customs blow from the EU in a few weeks. The trade agreement signed with the country after the Russian attack in 2022 expires on June 5 – and Poland is slowing down the introduction of a new agreement
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
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