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Forssell hopes to deport 155 convicted Syrians from Sweden
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Forssell hopes to deport 155 convicted Syrians from Sweden

The government is taking new steps to deport 155 convicted Syrians. A Syrian delegation is expected to visit Stockholm this spring
Trump to raise car and truck tariffs on EU imports
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Trump to raise car and truck tariffs on EU imports

US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that he will raise import tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU next week. Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) believes the parties must try to reach an agreement
Climate meeting in Colombia over, a little disappointing
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Climate meeting in Colombia over, a little disappointing

A new meeting and a document with conclusions and in-depth questions. That was the outcome of the climate meeting in Colombia
Disappointment and hope at historic fossil fuel meeting
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Disappointment and hope at historic fossil fuel meeting

In the shadow of the energy crisis resulting from the Iran war, 60 countries seeking to phase out fossil fuels are meeting in Colombia. "I am disappointed that they are not making greater commitments," says EU parliamentarian Emma Wiesner (C), who is present
EU demands Turkey drop charges against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin
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EU demands Turkey drop charges against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin

The European Parliament is once again calling on Turkey to drop all charges against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin.
EU agrees on social security coordination after ten years
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EU agrees on social security coordination after ten years

After ten years of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed on better coordination of social welfare.
Farmers, fishermen, transport and energy-intensive industries can receive easier government support during the energy crisis
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Farmers, fishermen, transport and energy-intensive industries can receive easier government support during the energy crisis

The European Commission is easing its state aid rules during the energy crisis. Farmers, fishermen, transport and energy-intensive industries will be able to receive support more quickly
EU threatens Instagram: Keep children away or face a billion-dollar fine
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EU threatens Instagram: Keep children away or face a billion-dollar fine

The Internet giant Meta is violating EU law by failing to prevent children from accessing Facebook and Instagram. This is the opinion of the European Commission, which is now threatening billions in fines
European Parliament demands at least a 10% increase in EU budget
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European Parliament demands at least a 10% increase in EU budget

The European Parliament wants to increase the EU budget by at least 10 percent over the next seven years, although a majority of Swedish MEPs oppose it.
European Parliament backs clear yes to consent law in the EU
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European Parliament backs clear yes to consent law in the EU

The European Parliament is demanding a comprehensive consent process throughout the EU. Only 'yes' is a yes, says Swedish MEP Evin Incir (S)
A betrayal - no revision of the Chemicals Act as European Commission backs down on REACH
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A betrayal - no revision of the Chemicals Act as European Commission backs down on REACH

The European Commission is backing down on its promise to revise the REACH chemicals law. Instead, it is promising simplifications
Brussels, the capital of spies - where everyone listens to everyone
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Brussels, the capital of spies - where everyone listens to everyone

Wiretapped phones, tape recorders in the walls and secret meeting rooms. Welcome to Brussels - where ambassadors shout "good night" to the ceilings
Cecilia Malmström could become rector of the College of Europe
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Cecilia Malmström could become rector of the College of Europe

Former EU Commissioner Cecilia Malmström is being identified as one of the leading candidates for the post of rector at the College of Europe, the EU university.
Tusk: No Russians in the room as Hungary's Orbán is not attending EU summit in Cyprus
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Tusk: No Russians in the room as Hungary's Orbán is not attending EU summit in Cyprus

Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is not attending this week's EU summits in Cyprus. His Polish counterpart does not miss him
EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence
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EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence

EU leaders are calling for de-escalation and cooperation in a meeting with colleagues from the Middle East. But far from everyone is on board - and the EU's political and military influence in the region is weak
After the veto, work begins on new sanctions packages
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After the veto, work begins on new sanctions packages

The 20th package of sanctions against Russia has just been completed. The EU will start work on the 21st package
Budget fight begins in the EU: We do not accept
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Budget fight begins in the EU: We do not accept

The big money fight is here as EU leaders try to agree on the next long-term budget. Adapt your appetite to your food supply, not the other way around, urges the Prime Minister
Zelensky: Ukraine ready to open EU membership talks
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Zelensky: Ukraine ready to open EU membership talks

The EU loan is complete and new sanctions have been imposed. Ukraine now hopes for further progress
Green light for EU loan to Ukraine as 20th sanctions package is approved
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Green light for EU loan to Ukraine as 20th sanctions package is approved

Both the EU's giant loan to Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia have been approved, the Cypriot EU Presidency announced. Hungary and Slovakia will once again receive Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline - which has become a stumbling block to the loan
Expert: This is what Israel wants with the Lebanon war
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Expert: This is what Israel wants with the Lebanon war

House by house, village by village. Israeli bulldozers are demolishing communities in southern Lebanon - civilians are fleeing in terror
Montenegro takes steps towards EU membership
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Montenegro takes steps towards EU membership

EU countries agree to develop an accession agreement with Montenegro - a major step on the path to membership.
EU warns even best-case scenario is bad for the energy crisis
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EU warns even best-case scenario is bad for the energy crisis

The European Commission is now presenting an energy package to help member states tackle the energy crisis. The situation is serious
Zelensky calls EU's €90 billion loan the right signal
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Zelensky calls EU's €90 billion loan the right signal

Hungary ends its opposition to an EU loan of €90 billion to Ukraine. The EU has provisionally approved the loan and a 20th package of sanctions against Russia
New Trump tariffs coming this summer, Treasury says
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New Trump tariffs coming this summer, Treasury says

In the shadow of the war in Iran, the Trump administration is preparing for a new round of tariffs this summer. According to U
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