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How will you be affected by the EU's "chat control" internet surveillance law?
The Swedish government has said yes. Now the EU's notorious internet surveillance law "chat control" will be discussed in the EU.
EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet
Measures against Russian liquefied natural gas are included as EU countries have finally agreed on their 14th sanctions package against Russia. Also, the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent previous sanctions is affected.
No Decision on "Chat Control" in EU
The disagreement in the EU persists regarding the proposal on online abuse material. The question was removed at the last minute from Thursday's ambassador meeting in Brussels.
EU warns of deficits in Italy and France
Seven EU countries – including both France and Italy – risk fines for breaching the EU's budget rules. However, a return to the austerity policies of the 2010s is not promised.
The Government is pushing ahead with revised "online communication monitoring"
The Government is backing the controversial EU proposal known as "chat control", aimed at preventing abuse against children. The proposal is now receiving broad support among Swedish parties – after the content has been revised.
Estonia jails Russian professor for spying
A Russian professor at Estonia's most prestigious university has been sentenced to six years and three months in prison, accused of spying on behalf of Russia. .
Trump's catchphrase as Hungary takes over EU presidency
The catchphrase is borrowed from Donald Trump as Hungary takes over the presidency of the EU's Council of Ministers from 1 July. The main slogan becomes "Make Europe great again" – Make Europe great again.
Your dinner - the climate's blind spot
What we eat, how we live and how we travel affects the climate. But the emissions that can be linked to our consumption often go under the radar in statistics and climate work.
Floderus's Dad: "The Nightmare is Finally Over"
Johan Floderus's dad, Matts Floderus, writes to [TV4](https://www. tv4.
New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern
The new nature restoration law is stirring emotions. At the Forest Industries and Farmers' National Association (LRF), there is great concern about how Sweden chooses to implement the law.
Wait a moment – disagreement over top EU jobs
EU countries are still not in agreement about five more years with Ursula von der Leyen as chair of the EU Commission. The decision is delayed until at least next week since leaders at the EU's top meeting wanted more involvement – or a larger share of the cake.
WWF: A major victory for nature
That the debated nature restoration law has now been approved in the EU is seen by the World Wildlife Fund WWF as "a great victory for nature". In Sweden, it will be crucial for example for meadows and endangered species, according to an expert.
Georgia writes European Championship history: "Partied all night"
Georgia is the European Championship's only debutant. A historic success after many dismal football years.
Heat and starvation wages behind wines sold in Sweden
They are sold at the Systembolaget and may end up in a glass near you this summer. But the production chain is marred by discrimination, threats of violence and poor working conditions, a review of several vineyards in South Africa reveals.
Iran Expert: Sweden Has Played Its Cards
A win for the Iranian regime and a defeat for Swedish diplomacy. So comments Arvin Khoshnood, Iran expert affiliated with Lund University, on the prisoner exchange.
Prisoners and Engine Drivers - Here Are the Newly Elected to the EU
A newly released activist, a retired butcher, and four Finnish ex-ministers. All are part of the group of newcomers in the EU Parliament.
Ukraine and Moldova closer to EU talks
Ukraine and Moldova will begin membership negotiations with the EU on 25 June. .
USA labels Nordic Resistance Movement as a terrorist organisation
USA's Foreign Department has blacklisted the Nazi organisation Nordic Resistance Movement (NMR). Three high-ranking individuals in the organisation are also classified as "global terrorists".
Kristersson: EU top jobs should be filled quickly
On Monday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is to have an informal dinner with the EU's other heads of state and government in Brussels. Then, the top jobs within the EU will be discussed, including the roles of the Commission President and the EU's Foreign Policy Chief.
Super Mario lifts Sweden as a role model
Former ECB chief, Italian top politician Mario Draghi, praises Sweden. He highlights the Nordic country's largest nation as a role model when it comes to combining high productivity with a safety net for the poor.
Left the Georgian Dream: "I no longer recognize them"
Dimitri Tskitisjvili left Georgia's disputed ruling party in 2019. Today, he sees his former party colleagues' grip on power tightening – at the expense of the dream of EU and a living civil society.
EU and Nato: Limit Russian Freedom of Movement
Eight EU countries want the EU to stop Russian diplomats from moving freely within the EU. "Free movement throughout the Schengen area for holders of Russian diplomatic passports, accredited in one country, facilitates malicious activities", the eight write in a letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, according to the news agency [Reuters](https://www.
Billion Fine for Hungary's Asylum Policy – Orbán Fumes
The EU court imposes fines in the billions to Hungary for "deliberately circumventing" EU asylum laws. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rages against the decision – and vows not to give in to the EU's "blackmail".
The final tally is in – this is how it went
Now the last votes in the EU election have been counted, announces the Election Authority. The changes were small compared to the figures on election night, despite over 200,000 votes being added from, among other things, abroad.
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