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Air Quality Improves Across Europe, but Wildfires Drive Pollution Spikes in Some Regions
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Air Quality Improves Across Europe, but Wildfires Drive Pollution Spikes in Some Regions

Air quality in Europe has improved, according to the EU climate service Copernicus. At the same time, large forest fires have led to sharp increases in particulate matter in some regions
EU Pushes Migrant Return Hubs Outside Europe as Frederiksen Calls for Harder Line
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EU Pushes Migrant Return Hubs Outside Europe as Frederiksen Calls for Harder Line

"We'll fix it," said Angela Merkel and opened the door to hundreds of thousands in crisis-hit Europe during the refugee crisis. Ten years later, the winds are blowing in a very different direction
Rare earth deposit at Norra Kärr may be investigated further
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Rare earth deposit at Norra Kärr may be investigated further

The government has announced that the mining deposit at Norra Kärr, an area on Lake Vättern north of Gränna, may be investigated further. The area contains unusual rock types and holds one of the few deposits of rare earth metals in the EU
Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that tax US digital services
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Trump threatens 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that tax US digital services

US President Donald Trump is threatening a 100 percent tariff on imports from countries that impose a tax on digital services provided by US companies.
Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children
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Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children

The Moderates are promising all working parents of young children a special parental tax deduction. This is intended to give more people slightly more financial breathing room, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
European Committee of Social Rights says Sweden denied EU migrants equal care
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European Committee of Social Rights says Sweden denied EU migrants equal care

The European Committee of Social Rights demands that the Swedish state and regional authorities ensure effective access to healthcare for EU migrants, regardless of ethnic origin or residence status.
New warning for electricity price shock: Could be very high
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New warning for electricity price shock: Could be very high

The risk of an electricity price shock for Swedish households has not been eliminated. This is despite the fact that deliveries of natural gas from countries around the Persian Gulf have begun to resume and that gas prices are now well below wartime peaks
Busch: Swedish victory on bottleneck fees
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Busch: Swedish victory on bottleneck fees

Minister of Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (KD) is burying the hatchet in her dispute with EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. A settlement opens the way to using the controversial bottleneck fees to expand nuclear power
EU protection for Ukrainians - but not men of military age
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EU protection for Ukrainians - but not men of military age

The European Commission is proposing another year of extended protection for Ukrainians in the EU - but not for men of military age.
France and Italy propose peacekeeping force in Lebanon to replace UNIFIL
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France and Italy propose peacekeeping force in Lebanon to replace UNIFIL

France and Italy want a new multinational force to take over when the UN peacekeeping mission UNIFIL ends in Lebanon at the turn of the year.
H&M CEO says the new customs duty benefits us
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H&M CEO says the new customs duty benefits us

Next week it will be more expensive for Swedes to import clothes from China and the United States. This will benefit H&M, the clothing giant's CEO, Daniel Ervér, says
EU gives final approval to new US tariffs
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EU gives final approval to new US tariffs

EU member states have now given their final approval to the tariff settlement with the US reached in the summer of 2025.
In the heat of the moment - demands for fewer climate initiatives
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In the heat of the moment - demands for fewer climate initiatives

Record heat is looming over the EU environment ministers' meeting in Luxembourg. Yet many countries are calling for fewer - not more - climate actions
Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals
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Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals

The government has signed several agreements on ownership, capital contributions and loans for the construction of three smaller reactors at Ringhals. This is truly a historic decision, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
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.
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