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Billström: No to Top EU Job
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Billström: No to Top EU Job

Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO
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Ordinary and Dull - and Next in Line to Lead NATO

An everyday man who has been called "Teflon-Rutte", as scandals seem to bounce right off him. When Mark Rutte takes over the leadership of Nato – in the midst of a raging war – it may become harder to dodge the crises
Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief
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Mark Rutte to become new Nato chief

Dutchman Mark Rutte will become Nato's next chief, the defence alliance announced in a statement. "I know I'm leaving Nato in good hands", writes outgoing Jens Stoltenberg on X
EU Threatens Microsoft with Hefty Fines
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EU Threatens Microsoft with Hefty Fines

"Historic" – Ukraine begins its EU journey
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"Historic" – Ukraine begins its EU journey

33 years after the Soviet Union's fall, Ukraine has initiated its negotiations to join another union instead. But it will take time
Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed
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Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

EU countries are sending fresh billions to Ukraine shortly and have got their 14th sanctions package against Russia in place. But what happens next is more uncertain as sanctions-critical Hungary takes over in the EU
Fishing dispute with Russia – and Norway
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Fishing dispute with Russia – and Norway

Russian fishing in the Baltic Sea sparks anger in the EU. Stop the bloody imports, Lithuania urges
EU gold over Hezbollah threat
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EU gold over Hezbollah threat

Hezbollah threat that even Cyprus could be drawn into the Middle East conflict sparks concern and anger in the EU. Unacceptable, fumes Greece
EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed
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EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

EU tightens tone on App Store regulations
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EU tightens tone on App Store regulations

Fire-ravaged Greece makes a major investment ahead of a hot summer
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Fire-ravaged Greece makes a major investment ahead of a hot summer

When the wildfires raged in the Mediterranean countries last summer, Greece was particularly vulnerable. At the same time, criticism has been pouring in from the Greek opposition about the country not being prepared for the fire inferno
Farage sparks new Putin row
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Farage sparks new Putin row

Nigel Farage has faced strong criticism following a television interview on Friday evening. However, despite the storm he has created, the British right-wing populist is standing by his claim that the EU and Nato provoked the war in Ukraine
The battle for the ozone layer "a major global success"
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The battle for the ozone layer "a major global success"

It is sometimes described as the crisis that the world's countries actually managed to solve. Now, researchers have discovered a decline in the levels of the harmful gases that break down the ozone layer earlier than expected
Slovakia approves controversial public service plan
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Slovakia approves controversial public service plan

The Slovak parliament has voted to approve a government plan to replace the country's public service. Critics say it will lead to the government taking full control over the channels
How will you be affected by the EU's "chat control" internet surveillance law?
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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Floderus's Dad: "The Nightmare is Finally Over"

New Nature Conservation Law Sparks Concern
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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
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