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Europe's Payments to Russia Amid War: Gas Imports and Economic Impact
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Europe's Payments to Russia Amid War: Gas Imports and Economic Impact

EU countries are Ukraine's closest allies – and Russia's largest gas customer. The Russian war economy is driven by the export of fossil fuels and the European taps will remain open for some time
Sweden Faces Challenges in Baltic Sea Fishing Quota Dispute
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Sweden Faces Challenges in Baltic Sea Fishing Quota Dispute

Sweden is struggling against the wind to keep down the fishing in the Baltic Sea.
Transport Agency Proposes Ending Peth Tests for Driver's License Revocation
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Transport Agency Proposes Ending Peth Tests for Driver's License Revocation

The disputed peth tests should no longer be the basis for revoking driver's licenses, proposes the Transport Agency. The rule change will now be sent out for review
Russian Shadow Fleet of Over 30 Tankers Detected in Gulf of Finland
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Russian Shadow Fleet of Over 30 Tankers Detected in Gulf of Finland

More than 30 Russian oil tankers subject to sanctions have been registered in the Gulf of Finland during a single week in October, a survey shows. Many of the vessels are old, which increases the risk of environmental disasters
Finland Urges Stronger Sanctions on Kremlin Over Ukraine Conflict
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Finland Urges Stronger Sanctions on Kremlin Over Ukraine Conflict

The new sanctions against Russia's energy sector are good, but the pressure on the Kremlin's warfare in Ukraine must be increased further, according to Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.
Sweden Switches to Winter Time Tonight; Sleep Experts Call for Abolition
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Sweden Switches to Winter Time Tonight; Sleep Experts Call for Abolition

Tonight is the time. At 03
EU Faces Tough Talks on Baltic Sea Herring Quotas
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EU Faces Tough Talks on Baltic Sea Herring Quotas

The stock of herring in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia is heavily fished. When the EU countries are to agree on the fishing quotas for next year, the Swedish government and the EU Commission are the herring's only friends, according to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats)
Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President
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Catherine Connolly Elected as Ireland's New President

The independent left politician Catherine Connolly will become Ireland's next president. She has a solid political background with strong opinions on war, Nato and EU
EU Environment Ministers to Set 2040 Climate Targets
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EU Environment Ministers to Set 2040 Climate Targets

EU countries' heads of state and government leave it to their environment ministers to agree on climate targets for 2040.
Frozen Russian Billions Held in Belgium Amid EU Solidarity Call
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Frozen Russian Billions Held in Belgium Amid EU Solidarity Call

If Belgium is to support the EU's financing model for Ukraine – where Russian billion amounts frozen in Brussels are used as security – other countries that sit on similar money must do the same, claims the country's prime minister. Russian assets have been frozen in at least nine countries, of which four are in the EU
Orbán Criticizes EU's Ukraine Support Amid Hungarian Protests
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Orbán Criticizes EU's Ukraine Support Amid Hungarian Protests

Tens of thousands of Hungarians gather today in rival demonstrations. One side praises Viktor Orbán – the other wants to see him dismissed
Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid
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Belgium Blocks EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid

The EU is to come up with proposals on how Ukraine will be supported economically in the coming years – but the assignment does not specifically mention the use of frozen Russian billions. The message comes after a heated summit discussion, marked by Belgian resistance
EU Approves 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia
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EU Approves 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia

The EU's 19th sanctions package against Russia is now definitively approved by all member states.
EU Considers Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine's Defense
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EU Considers Using Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine's Defense

Let Russia finance Ukraine's defense and resistance. This is the EU's creative hope to long-term support in the war – without having to pay themselves
EU Approves New Sanctions Package Targeting Russian Gas and Shadow Fleet
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EU Approves New Sanctions Package Targeting Russian Gas and Shadow Fleet

Accelerated phasing out of Russian gas, new listings of vessels in the shadow fleet and restrictions on Russian diplomats' travel in the EU. This will become a reality with the EU's new sanctions package against Russia – which, according to the Danish Presidency of the Council of Ministers, will be approved on Thursday morning
Zelenskyj Supports Trump's Front Line Proposal for Russia Peace Talks
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Zelenskyj Supports Trump's Front Line Proposal for Russia Peace Talks

Norway promises 1. 5 billion Norwegian kronor in support to secure power and heat in Ukraine, reports NTB
Belarus and Georgia Journalists Win This Year's Sakharov Prize
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Belarus and Georgia Journalists Win This Year's Sakharov Prize

Imprisoned journalists in Belarus and Georgia receive the EU's finest human rights award from the EU Parliament.
EU Proposes 3.2 Million Kronor Start Support for Young Farmers
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EU Proposes 3.2 Million Kronor Start Support for Young Farmers

Start support of 3. 2 million kronor to new young farmers is proposed by the EU Commission
EU and China to Hold Urgent Talks on Rare Earth Export Controls
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EU and China to Hold Urgent Talks on Rare Earth Export Controls

EU and China have agreed to meet in Brussels for an "urgent" talk about China's expanded export controls of rare earth metals.
EU Simplifies Rainforest Rules Amid Environmental Criticism
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EU Simplifies Rainforest Rules Amid Environmental Criticism

The EU Commission wants to simplify already decided rules that are in place to reduce the devastation of the rainforest. The environmental movement is critical
Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Riksdag says no to the Sweden Democrats' request for a referendum on a constitutional amendment.
EU Parliament Rejects Forest Monitoring Proposal
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EU Parliament Rejects Forest Monitoring Proposal

The EU Commission's proposal for common rules for forest monitoring is stopped by the EU Parliament.
EU Parliament Approves New Driving License Rules for A-Tractors
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EU Parliament Approves New Driving License Rules for A-Tractors

The EU Parliament voted on Tuesday to finally approve the EU's new driving license rules, which, among other things, bring the new B1 car that in practice will replace the A-traktor.
Sweden Seeks Tougher EU Measures Against Hungary Over Rule of Law
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Sweden Seeks Tougher EU Measures Against Hungary Over Rule of Law

Sweden is pushing for tougher measures against Hungary in the prolonged process of how the country lives up to various rule of law requirements.
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