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Same-sex marriages must be recognised throughout the EU
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Same-sex marriages must be recognised throughout the EU

Same-sex marriages must be recognised in all EU countries, the European Court of Justice has ruled. Marriages entered into in another country should at least be able to be registered in those countries where they are not permitted
Proposal: Block Iran and China from procurement
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Proposal: Block Iran and China from procurement

Suppliers from countries that do not have free trade agreements with the EU should not be allowed to participate in public procurement in Sweden. This should allow hostile states – such as Iran, China and Russia – to be excluded
European car sales rise – Tesla plummets
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European car sales rise – Tesla plummets

New car registrations in the EU increased by 5. 8 percent in October compared to last year, according to statistics from the industry association Acea
EU addresses the suffering of abducted children
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EU addresses the suffering of abducted children

The intense diplomacy currently underway around Ukraine also raises the vexed issue of Russia's large-scale abduction of Ukrainian children.
Kristersson: Force Putin to the negotiating table
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Kristersson: Force Putin to the negotiating table

Greater pressure must be put on Russia in the negotiations about its war of invasion in Ukraine, believes Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M): "It is clear that Putin must be forced to the negotiating table. "
USA with digital pressure on the EU
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USA with digital pressure on the EU

The US is demanding “more balanced” digital laws from the EU before steel tariffs and other trade can be resolved. The EU could get trillions of dollars (trillions in Swedish) in investment, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is luring
"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"
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"Only Ukraine can make decisions about armed forces"

Only Ukraine can decide on its defense. And all issues of sanctions and frozen assets require the EU to be on board, say EU leaders after an extraordinary summit
The auto parts industry is sounding the alarm – more protection against China is needed
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The auto parts industry is sounding the alarm – more protection against China is needed

French auto parts manufacturer Valeo, one of the industry's giants with 113,600 employees in 33 countries, warns that we are facing a "Darwinian transformation" in the automotive industry, reports the Financial Times.
Optimism in e-commerce ahead of Black Week and Christmas
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Optimism in e-commerce ahead of Black Week and Christmas

E-commerce turnover in October reached SEK 13. 1 billion – an increase of 16 percent compared to the same month last year, according to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce's e-commerce indicator
Scholz: Sweden has an important role in Europe
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Scholz: Sweden has an important role in Europe

Olaf Scholz watched with joy as Sweden joined NATO and strengthened European support for Ukraine. We play an important role in increasing cooperation across national borders, also for Germany, says the former Chancellor
"The agreement is far from what science requires"
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"The agreement is far from what science requires"

The countries at the UN climate summit COP30 in Brazil agreed on an agreement on Saturday. Cautiously positive reactions are mixed with harsh criticism in the aftermath
The most important points of the climate agreement
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The most important points of the climate agreement

Despite differences of opinion, the countries managed to agree on an agreement in overtime at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
Expert: Saudi Arabia "ruined the party" in Belém
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Expert: Saudi Arabia "ruined the party" in Belém

The draft climate agreement in Belém represents a setback on important points such as the phasing out of fossil fuels and investments in climate adaptation, according to climate policy expert Björn-Ola Linnér. It must not be forgotten that those who have really “ruined the party” down here are Saudi Arabia at the forefront of the Arab group and the fossil fuel countries
G20 agrees on statement – despite US boycott
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G20 agrees on statement – despite US boycott

The world's leading industrial nations and leading developing countries have agreed on a joint statement at the start of the summit in South Africa - despite the US refusing to participate in the meeting. Among the points at the G20 summit are extensive climate action and issues related to countries' debt burdens
Climate Minister on the agreement: "a disappointment"
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Climate Minister on the agreement: "a disappointment"

The countries at the UN climate summit COP30 in Brazil have agreed on an agreement. Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is not satisfied with the agreement and calls it a "disappointment", but at the same time does not see it as a setback
Climate agreement complete – but criticism is harsh
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Climate agreement complete – but criticism is harsh

The climate summit in Brazil has agreed on an agreement. The EU and several other countries had pushed for an agreement that required a “roadmap” to phase out fossil fuels – but the text makes no mention of that
Trump opens up for changes to peace proposal
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Trump opens up for changes to peace proposal

Ukraine and the United States meet in Switzerland for talks on the US peace plan proposal. European leaders emphasize that borders must not be changed by force
Foreign Minister on the peace plan: "We were surprised"
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Foreign Minister on the peace plan: "We were surprised"

The US peace plan for the Ukraine war is clearly leaning in Russia's favor and a "significantly more reasonable" balance is required, according to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). I will honestly say that we were surprised that this work had come this far, she tells Nyhetsmorgon
Ukraine in talks with Europe on peace plan
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Ukraine in talks with Europe on peace plan

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha says he has discussed the US proposal for a plan to end the war in Ukraine with European foreign ministers. During the phone call, the next steps were discussed
China is emerging as a green energy superpower
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China is emerging as a green energy superpower

China is increasingly emerging as an energy superpower. Solar panels, wind turbines and electric cars are spreading to Africa and Latin America
Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision
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Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision

Sweden's political decision to have a wolf population of at least 170 individuals conflicts with the EU's requirements for scientifically based nature conservation. The Commission is now criticizing Sweden's decision and calling for a revision
Kristersson on peace plan: Will Russia meet his demands?
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Kristersson on peace plan: Will Russia meet his demands?

The draft peace agreement for the Ukraine war appears to be in Russia's favor, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a press conference.
EU sanctions against militia leaders in Sudan
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EU sanctions against militia leaders in Sudan

EU countries are imposing sanctions against another top figure in the RSF militia in Sudan.
Demands more support for Ukraine: "Deplorable"
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Demands more support for Ukraine: "Deplorable"

Pressure is mounting in the EU to agree on future support for Ukraine. Sweden is marking the occasion by pointing the finger at others' trade with Russia
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