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Georgia: Some votes to be recounted
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Georgia: Some votes to be recounted

A small part of the votes will be recounted after the weekend's election in Georgia, announces the country's disputed election authority. Allegations of widespread fraud are gaining strength
Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia
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Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

A number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned"
Israel stops UNRWA with new laws
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Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Israel's parliament has voted through new legislation that prevents Unrwa, the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, from operating in the country.
Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election
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Georgia: Protests against electoral fraud – demands new election

Georgia's EU-friendly president rejects the election result and claims it was marred by "sophisticated fraud". Thousands have heeded her call to protest and demonstrated on the streets
Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals
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Alarms: Environmental Requirements Threaten Sweden's Green Metals

Sweden's large deposits of critical metals are an important piece of the puzzle in the EU's green transition – but today's regulatory framework threatens the extraction. Now, the Swedish Geological Survey (SGU) is sounding the alarm to the government
Expert on Georgia: "No doubt about electoral fraud"
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Expert on Georgia: "No doubt about electoral fraud"

It will be protests after the election result where the pro-Russian Georgian Dream has been pointed out as the winner. This is what Georgia expert Katrine Bendtsen Gotfredsen means
Georgia's opposition refuses to acknowledge election results
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Georgia's opposition refuses to acknowledge election results

The ruling party Georgian Dream appears to be heading for victory in the parliamentary election in Georgia, as a larger part of the votes have been counted. The opposition does not recognize the election result and claims that the election is "stolen"
Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"
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Climate Investigation Criticized: "They're Leaning Back"

Too little, too slow, and too distant. Several environmental experts are directing criticism at the directives for the new policy instrument inquiry
The appeal to Iran: Avoid revenge attack
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The appeal to Iran: Avoid revenge attack

The USA is urging Iran not to respond to Israel's air strikes, and the EU wants the parties to exercise restraint. Saudi Arabia condemns the attack and says that an escalation of the conflict threatens the security of the entire region
Europe continues to buy gas from Russia
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Europe continues to buy gas from Russia

Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"
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Climate Goals: "Must Have Popular Support"

An inquiry is to now provide the government with tools to achieve the climate goals. It is to be completed in May 2026, a few months before the next parliamentary election
Trump: EU is a mini-China in trade matters
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Trump: EU is a mini-China in trade matters

Large Loan Cleared from Frozen Russian Assets
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Large Loan Cleared from Frozen Russian Assets

The EU approves a loan of up to 35 billion euros to Ukraine. At the same time, the President of the USA decides on a loan of 20 billion dollars with frozen Russian assets as collateral
Orbán: Resist the EU like the Soviet Union
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Orbán: Resist the EU like the Soviet Union

Putin: "A multipolar world order is being formed"
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Putin: "A multipolar world order is being formed"

An irreversible "multipolar world order" is being formed, says Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Brics countries' summit in the Russian city of Kazan. He welcomes offers from other countries' leaders to mediate in the Ukraine conflict
New winds on migration – this is what's happening now
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New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

The wish list is clear for tougher measures on asylum and migration in the EU. The far-right is rejoicing over "new winds in Europe"
Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"
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Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) regrets the EU's decision on increased herring fishing in the Baltic Sea. He receives support from both C, MP and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
Clear EU Yes to Ukraine Support
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Clear EU Yes to Ukraine Support

Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"
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Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"

The criticism is severe when the herring and sprat quota is doubled in the central Baltic Sea next year. The sea is on the verge of collapsing, warns former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (Green Party)
Russian shadow fleet behind emissions worldwide
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Russian shadow fleet behind emissions worldwide

With scrap-worthy and uninsured ships flying false flags, the Russian "shadow fleet" is slipping under Western sanctions. The substandard vessels, which often transport oil, have already been behind several leaks, a Politico investigation reveals
Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence
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Barely EU Yes in Moldova Despite Russian Influence

Moldova says yes to a future EU membership in a referendum. But the margin was minimal – and Russia is believed to have tried to influence the vote
Moldova chooses path - pressured by Russia
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Moldova chooses path - pressured by Russia

A continued approach to the West and the EU, or a swing towards Russia? That is the decisive question when Moldova goes to the polls on Sunday to elect a president and hold a referendum on whether the country should try to join the EU.
Drone attack on weapons factory deep in Russia
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Drone attack on weapons factory deep in Russia

One of Russia's largest ammunition factories has been attacked in a comprehensive drone strike during the night, according to Ukraine. Air strikes in the opposite direction have resulted in dozens of injured in central Ukraine
Kristersson pushes for terrorist listing at EU meeting
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Kristersson pushes for terrorist listing at EU meeting

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