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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.
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
Kristersson: Good with agreement
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Kristersson: Good with agreement

"Very good," writes Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X about the EU's decision to freeze Russian assets.
Swedish discount back in budget proposal
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Swedish discount back in budget proposal

Sweden can hope for new life for its EU rebate. The compensation is said to be back in the latest compromise proposal for the next long-term budget
Yes to asylum centers outside the EU
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Yes to asylum centers outside the EU

The resistance was fierce for a long time – but now the EU is opening up asylum processing in centres outside the Union. Good news, says EU Home Affairs Commissioner Magnus Brunner
Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas
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Agreement reached – then the EU will shut off Russian gas

Russian gas is to be stopped from the EU by autumn 2027 at the latest, following an agreement between EU countries and the EU Parliament. Proposals are also promised soon for the same stop for Russian oil
Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year
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Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year

Sweden will have to give in to the majority regarding next year's fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea. We wanted to go further
EU Simplifies Rainforest Rules Amid Environmental Criticism
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EU Simplifies Rainforest Rules Amid Environmental Criticism

The EU Commission wants to simplify already decided rules that are in place to reduce the devastation of the rainforest. The environmental movement is critical
EU Parliament Approves New Driving License Rules for A-Tractors
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EU Parliament Approves New Driving License Rules for A-Tractors

The EU Parliament voted on Tuesday to finally approve the EU's new driving license rules, which, among other things, bring the new B1 car that in practice will replace the A-traktor.
EU Climate Goals Stalled as Member States Disagree on Targets
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EU Climate Goals Stalled as Member States Disagree on Targets

Disagreement in the EU means that established climate goals are replaced with a declaration of intent for the time being. A great disappointment, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals)
EU Faces Resistance Over New Mercosur Trade Agreement
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EU Faces Resistance Over New Mercosur Trade Agreement

Billions in profits are promised when the EU Commission asks for approval of its trade agreement with the giants of South America. However, the resistance is strong - not least in France
EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status
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EU Parliament Votes to Reduce Wolf Protection Status

EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden
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EU Agreement Keeps A-Tractor Driving Age at 15 in Sweden

The age limit of 15 years to drive an A-tractor remains. This was agreed upon by the EU Parliament and EU member states in negotiations during the night to Tuesday
The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine
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The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine

With symbolic air raid sirens, a minute of silence, and new sanctions against Russia, EU countries honor the victims of the war in Ukraine. More support is to be urgently discussed next week
Migration in the EU: Rapid Steps towards Tougher Measures
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Migration in the EU: Rapid Steps towards Tougher Measures

Europe is heading towards a tougher border and refugee policy. The election campaign in Germany is paving the way for rapid steps towards more deportations and migration management outside the EU
Tusk to EU: Chin up!
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Tusk to EU: Chin up!

Head up and stand tall, is the call when Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk tries to get the EU to think positively about the future. But he also demands more investments in defense
Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency
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Russia in focus as Poland takes over the Council Presidency

Security, security and again security. When Poland becomes the EU presidency, the focus is clearly directed towards Russia
"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors
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"Passive and tame" – dispute over consent for minors

Sweden and six other countries are protesting when the EU Council of Ministers is to agree on its view on rules concerning the fight against sexual abuse of children. Too passive and tame, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
The Kremlin: Orbán presented a Christmas proposal
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The Kremlin: Orbán presented a Christmas proposal

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says he has proposed a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine over Christmas. This allegedly took place in a conversation with Vladimir Putin, according to the Russian President's spokesperson
Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine
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Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Talks about a future peacekeeping force in Ukraine are expected when Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk receives France's President Emmanuel Macron.
Crisis creates power vacuum in EU
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Crisis creates power vacuum in EU

Who is really in charge? The question is increasingly justified in the EU when both France and Germany are shaken by government crises. Ukraine is hit the hardest
New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday
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New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

The EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday
More China and Shadow Fleet in New EU Sanctions
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More China and Shadow Fleet in New EU Sanctions

More vessels and more Chinese companies are expected to be included in the EU's next sanctions package regarding Russia's war in Ukraine.
So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel
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So EU will meet Trump - with Poland at the wheel

The countries around the Baltic Sea are increasingly emerging as Europe's foremost front against Russia. Not least Poland is taking command in the hope of getting the US to continue supporting Ukraine
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