EU to Add More Than 1,600 People and Organizations to Russia Sanctions List
EU member states have agreed to expand sanctions related to the war in Ukraine to cover more than 1,600 people, companies and organizations, diplomats told AFP.
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EU Weighs Import Limits on Chinese Hybrid Cars Amid Pressure on European Automakers
The EU is considering measures to limit imports of Chinese hybrid cars, Bloomberg reports.
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EU to Unveil New Long-Term Budget Compromise Proposal on Saturday
A new compromise proposal for the EU’s next long-term budget will be presented on Saturday, according to Ireland’s presidency of the Council of Ministers.
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Sweden Democrats Seek Support to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts and Prevent Sharp Price Rise
The Sweden Democrats have now presented their proposal to prevent what they call a “shock increase” in fuel prices. But it is unclear whether they will get enough support from other parties.
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Greece Says Return of Parthenon Sculptures Must Be Part of Closer UK-EU Ties
The return of the Parthenon sculptures from Britain must be included in any talks about closer relations between London and EU countries, Greece says.
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EU Council president discusses long-term budget with Sweden’s Kristersson ahead of Brussels summit
EU Council President António Costa has visited almost every EU country except Sweden to discuss the next long-term budget. But the phone calls are going well too.
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EU Weighs Fewer Vetoes and Less Power for New Members to Ease Enlargement
It would be harder for everyone to veto decisions, and new members would have less power. That is how the European Commission wants to make it easier to expand the union. But the proposal is already facing significant resistance.
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New garbage law puts Sweden’s waste system under pressure
Next year, garbage will be sorted closer to home. The law on property-based collection could make Sweden “best in Europe” at sorting waste. But in the countryside, municipalities are struggling to finish on time - and housing associations are spending millions.
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Nearly half of Britons now support UK rejoining the EU, poll finds
From "Brexit" to a "Breturn" - that is what a large proportion of Britons now want to see become a reality. Almost half of those surveyed say they are in favor of the UK rejoining the EU.
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Burnham open to UK going all the way back into the EU
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is open to the possibility that the country could go "all the way" back into the EU.
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Swedish-Czech Paulina Dejmek Hack gets top EU economic role
Swedish-Czech Paulina Dejmek Hack gets one of the EU Commission's top economic jobs.
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EU reviews Minecraft and Candy Crush over in-game money flows
Swedish gaming giants King and Mojang are among those being scrutinized as the European Commission looks into illicit money flows in computer games.
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SD wants Riksdag to extend fuel tax cuts to avoid sharp price rise
The Sweden Democrats want the Riksdag to take the initiative to prevent a "shock increase" in fuel prices.
Sweden
German import prices rise more than expected in August, Destatis says
German retail sales rose 1.3 percent month-on-month in August but fell 0.4 percent compared with August last year, according to new figures from the statistics agency Destatis. At the same time, import prices rose more than expected in the EU's largest economy.
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Gasoline prices rise by 1 krona on Thursday as fuel tax cuts end
On Thursday, gasoline prices will rise by one krona and diesel by 40 öre. This is the first reinstatement of fuel taxes. An even bigger increase is expected later this year.
Business
Dangerous ozone pollution reaches Scandinavia, new report says
Four out of ten people in the world are exposed to dangerous levels of ozone, and the Nordic countries have not escaped the gas this year, according to a new report.
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Burnham says Brexit has done more harm than good, vows closer EU ties
Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to forge closer ties with the EU and intends to present a plan later this year.
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IMF calculations show Ukraine faces up to $54 billion financing shortfall through 2029
Ukraine lacks up to $54 billion, just over half a trillion kronor, in financing through 2029, according to preliminary calculations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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Sweden and five other countries threaten to block EU budget unless spending is cut sharply
Sweden is one of six countries threatening to torpedo the EU's long-term budget - unless cuts of hundreds of billions of euros are made.
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EU sanctions North Korea camp, Russian officials over abduction of Ukrainian children
A children’s camp in North Korea, Moscow tourism authorities and local Russian school leaders are on the EU’s sanctions list for the abduction of children from Ukraine.
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New garbage laws put pressure on Sweden's municipalities and housing associations
Next year, garbage will be sorted closer to home. The law on collection close to properties could make Sweden "best in Europe" at sorting garbage. But out in the country, municipalities are struggling to finish on time - and housing associations are spending millions.
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EU agrees new billions in aid for Ukraine after years of deadlock
After years of deadlock, EU countries have agreed on billions in aid to Ukraine from the "peace fund" EPF.
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Traders warn of European gas price shock as futures rise again
Traders are warning of a price shock for fossil gas in Europe after prices turned upward again, following a 9 percent drop last week.
Business
Kallas calls for more ships for EU Red Sea protection mission
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas calls for more ships for the Red Sea protection operation.
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