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EU support for Ukraine: "Long-term defeat"
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EU support for Ukraine: "Long-term defeat"

The EU's €90 billion in support for Ukraine is sufficient in the short term, according to analyst Jakob Hedenskog. But the agreement suggests that it is relatively easy for Russia and the US to play EU countries off against each other
Putin on his own TV show: The ball is in your court
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Putin on his own TV show: The ball is in your court

It is Ukraine that refuses peace, insists the invading power Russian leader Vladimir Putin in his annual televised question-and-answer session: The ball is entirely in the court of our Western opponents. He stands by broad demands about the “root causes” of the conflict – and demands respect
More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets
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More support for Ukraine – without Russian assets

EU support for Ukraine has been approved, after a late-night tussle at the EU summit. But EU leaders failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets as the basis for the multi-billion-euro loan
EU wants to wait with Mercosur agreement
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EU wants to wait with Mercosur agreement

Brazil's president opens up about postponing the signing of the trade agreement with the EU. The EU wants to wait until January
Farmers' protest in Brussels – tear gas fired at demonstrators
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Farmers' protest in Brussels – tear gas fired at demonstrators

Belgian police used tear gas and water cannons against protesting farmers at the EU summit in Brussels.
Sources: Russia threatens Belgian financial leaders
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Sources: Russia threatens Belgian financial leaders

Russian intelligence is threatening politicians and financial executives in Belgium, sources have told The Guardian. The pressure is aimed at getting Belgium to put a stop to the EU's plans to use frozen Russian billions to support Ukraine
Danish yes to carbon dioxide storage in the North Sea
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Danish yes to carbon dioxide storage in the North Sea

The Danish Energy Agency has approved the storage of carbon dioxide in a former oil field in the North Sea. The announcement came on Thursday morning
Disagreements continue in fateful meeting on support for Ukraine
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Disagreements continue in fateful meeting on support for Ukraine

Pressure is mounting on EU leaders to agree on future support for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky himself appeared at the summit to stress the seriousness of the situation
Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"
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Disagreement shakes the EU: "It's tearing itself apart"

The pressure is on the EU leadership as member states pull in different directions on Ukraine support, trade and the US. For some, the disagreement is a real Christmas present
Ukraine: US pressures EU over Russian assets
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Ukraine: US pressures EU over Russian assets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Brussels on Thursday to convince EU leaders to use frozen Russian assets to support the country.
Investigation: Low fertility threatens welfare
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Investigation: Low fertility threatens welfare

The low birth rate in Sweden risks creating a crisis in the welfare society in the long term, a first interim report from the government's investigation confirms. Now that fewer children are being born, it also becomes clear how dependent the world is on children, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Swedes' victory in the EU: Demand for better abortion care
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Swedes' victory in the EU: Demand for better abortion care

The EU Parliament calls for safe and legal abortion for all, in a resolution pushed through by Swedish Abir al-Sahlani (C).
Right-wing victory on migration in the EU
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Right-wing victory on migration in the EU

The EU Parliament is ready for final negotiations on new EU rules for returning asylum seekers and migrants to safe countries.
Lula: Now or never for Mercosur agreement
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Lula: Now or never for Mercosur agreement

Italy joins France in calling for a delay in the EU's major trade deal with the Mercosur countries in Latin America. Brazilian President Lula da Silva responds with a warning – it's now or never
Britain back to EU student exchange
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Britain back to EU student exchange

The UK is joining the EU's student exchange program, Erasmus Plus, again.
EU base: Decisive days for Ukraine
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EU base: Decisive days for Ukraine

The next few days will be crucial for continued support for Ukraine, warns EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key
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Ukraine's money is running out - Belgium is the key

When EU leaders meet for the last summit of the year, it's all about one thing – finding a solution so that Ukraine doesn't run out of money this spring. The decision is urgent, but EU countries still don't agree
KD positive to lifting ban on new petrol cars
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KD positive to lifting ban on new petrol cars

The Christian Democrats "welcome the EU Commission's proposal" to lift the ban on new gasoline cars after 2035.
Expert: EU detractors are getting their money's worth
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Expert: EU detractors are getting their money's worth

A victory for the German car lobby. This is how Professor Björn-Ola Linnér sums up the proposal from the European Commission to lift the previous ban on new petrol cars after 2035
EU's eastern defense to be taken "to the next level"
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EU's eastern defense to be taken "to the next level"

In light of the Ukraine war and the threat posed by Russia, Sweden and other EU countries facing Russia are launching a new defense effort. We will take cooperation to the next level, says Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina
EU-yes to support those affected by Northvolt
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EU-yes to support those affected by Northvolt

The EU Parliament agrees to support people affected by the Northvolt bankruptcy in Sweden.
Dismissed Northvolt workers receive money from the EU
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Dismissed Northvolt workers receive money from the EU

The EU is contributing 8. 5 million euros, approximately 92 million kronor, to laid-off Northvolt workers
Important step for Mercosur in the EU
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Important step for Mercosur in the EU

The European Parliament says yes to the safeguard measures that have been developed ahead of a possible trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur countries in Latin America.
EU reverses decision: No ban on new petrol cars
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EU reverses decision: No ban on new petrol cars

The European Commission wants to lift the total ban on new gasoline cars after 2035. The requirement will instead be at least 90 percent emission reductions and compensation measures with green steel and e- and biofuels
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