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Gripen talks enter intensive phase as Ukraine seeks EU support to buy fighter jets
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Gripen talks enter intensive phase as Ukraine seeks EU support to buy fighter jets

Europe has taken over Ukraine support after US withdrawal in 2025
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Europe has taken over Ukraine support after US withdrawal in 2025

Europe was almost alone in providing military, financial and humanitarian support to Ukraine last year after the US withdrawal, according to a report from the German research center, the Kiel Institute.
How the EU plans to tackle drone threats
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How the EU plans to tackle drone threats

An EU center for combating hostile drones - and support for the development of Europe's own drone industry. The European Commission has presented an action plan against drone threats
Immunity lifted for Epstein-linked Jagland
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Immunity lifted for Epstein-linked Jagland

The Council of Europe has decided to lift the legal immunity of former secretary general Thorbjørn Jagland, Aftenposten reports.
Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island
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Top Norwegian politician Thorbjørn Jagland planned trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island

He has been Norway's prime minister, led the country's foreign relations and oversaw the awarding of several peace prizes. He has also been friends with Jeffrey Epstein
TikTok's defense: We don't want to be overused
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TikTok's defense: We don't want to be overused

The EU claims that TikTok is addictive and needs to be fixed. But the social media giant disagrees: "We think we have many features in place," says Lukasz Lindell, communications manager for TikTok in the Nordics
The leaders at the castle: How the EU will become stronger
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The leaders at the castle: How the EU will become stronger

How can the EU stand firm in a world of offensive actions and threats from the East and the West? This question is the focus as Council President António Costa gathers EU heads of state and government for a "reflection meeting" at a Belgian castle.
EU approves first list of safe countries of origin
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EU approves first list of safe countries of origin

The European Parliament has approved the EU's first list of so-called safe countries of origin for asylum seekers.
EU climate goals finalized by European Parliament
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EU climate goals finalized by European Parliament

By 2040, greenhouse gas emissions in the EU should have decreased by 90 percent compared to 1990 levels. The European Parliament has finalized the Union's climate goals in a final vote
Macron says Europe should invest more strategically
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Macron says Europe should invest more strategically

French President Emmanuel Macron is urging Europe to invest more in strategic sectors. Otherwise, Europe risks being sidelined by the U
Norrlandsströmming receives EU protected designation of origin
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Norrlandsströmming receives EU protected designation of origin

Norrlandsströmming is the next Swedish product to receive a protected designation of origin within the EU.
Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?
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Giorgia Meloni - Europe's next queen?

After decades of a shaky economy and weak governments, Italy is emerging as an increasingly important political engine in the EU. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni could become the next EU leader in Brussels
Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison, family calls sentence draconian
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Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison, family calls sentence draconian

Pro-democracy activist and media mogul Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Hong Kong court.
Several members of banned Kurdish group PJAK arrested in Iran
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Several members of banned Kurdish group PJAK arrested in Iran

Iranian authorities have arrested eleven members of a Kurdish group banned in Iran.
Union: Plans for giant battery factories in Italy and Germany scrapped
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Union: Plans for giant battery factories in Italy and Germany scrapped

The European battery initiative ACC is scrapping plans for two large battery factories in Italy and Germany, according to the Italian metalworkers' union UILM.
EU proposes 20th sanctions package against Russia
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EU proposes 20th sanctions package against Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is presenting a new and comprehensive package of sanctions against Russian interests. The package is the 20th in a series following Russia's invasion of Ukraine
TikTok faces EU fines - war over users' feeds
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TikTok faces EU fines - war over users' feeds

The EU decision that TikTok must change how the app works or risk a large fine is just the beginning of a new development, Måns Jonasson, an internet expert, believes. He says a future battle is starting over who will control what users see in their feeds
EU: TikTok is addictive, violates law
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EU: TikTok is addictive, violates law

TikTok is so addictive that the app violates EU law, the European Commission believes. The social media giant will contest the decision “with all available means
Russian general shot, linked to poison attack
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Russian general shot, linked to poison attack

A top Russian general, Vladimir Alekseev, has been shot in Moscow. The Kremlin blames Ukraine
Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power
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Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power

The government wants to open up Sweden's coasts to new nuclear power. The current ban on building on large parts of the coastline should be lifted, the Tidö parties propose
Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal
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Pressed, Starmer says he will continue amid pressure over Epstein scandal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure, even within his own party, over his handling of the Epstein scandal in Britain. There are calls for his resignation, but he intends to remain in office
Sweden wants to make it easier to deport rapists
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Sweden wants to make it easier to deport rapists

The government will take the initiative with the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, to seek a changed interpretation of the refugee regulations, reports TV4. More people could be deported
EU resumes work on US trade tariff settlement
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EU resumes work on US trade tariff settlement

The European Parliament is resuming the process of approving the tariff settlement reached with the US this summer.
EU joins rare-earth metals bandwagon
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EU joins rare-earth metals bandwagon

The US wants a price floor for rare-earth metals to prevent China from undercutting potential competitors - and the EU is on board.
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