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New Farmer Protests Against EU Trade
French farmers are blocking the roads again – this time in protest against the EU's planned trade agreement with Latin America. Other EU countries - including Sweden – are all the more positive.
The Renmark Committee is Dissolved Following Criticism
The criticism of the Renmark Committee's first partial report was comprehensive. Now the government is choosing to dissolve the committee and instead appoint a new inquiry.
The Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee for Approving Increased Herring Fishing
Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) is reported to the Constitutional Committee by the Social Democrats for having approved doubled fishing quotas for herring in the central Baltic Sea. Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch calls the new quotas a "catastrophic decision".
Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"
The criticism is severe when the herring and sprat quota is doubled in the central Baltic Sea next year. The sea is on the verge of collapsing, warns former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (Green Party).
Nordic battle for herring
Sweden and Finland are facing each other when EU countries are trying to unite on next year's fishing in the Baltic Sea. But in the fight against seals and cormorants, they are in agreement.
The Government: We are pushing for low fishing quotas
Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) says that the government is pursuing a restrictive line for fishing in the Baltic Sea when the EU's fisheries ministers meet on Monday. But the opposition is strongly critical and believes that the stock of herring can collapse.
EU approves reduced protection for wolves
A clear majority of the EU's member states want to lower the wolf's protection status in Europe. Finally, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats).
Sweden declared free from African swine fever
The EU Commission and EU member states have approved Sweden's application to be declared free from African swine fever following last year's outbreak. .
Fishing War between Norwegian and European fishermen
It's storming again between Norwegian and European fishermen. Tough quota negotiations risk leading to EU tariffs on Norwegian fish.
Abolishing grazing requirement for cows sparks protest
The right of dairy cows to graze outdoors should be abolished. This is proposed by the government's investigator.
Lower Tax on Agricultural Diesel
Despite sharp criticism from referral bodies and a significantly reduced diesel price, the government is now proposing a continued reduction in tax on agricultural diesel. This is happening simultaneously with an investment of 746 million kronor in Swedish agriculture.
The new government will hold for two terms
Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.
Proposal: Abolish Dairy Cows' Right to Green Pasture
Dairy farmers' right to graze on pasture in the summer may be abolished. It increases competitiveness and profitability, says the government's investigator Elisabeth Nilsson.
Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation
Norrbotten's municipalities reject the government's fisheries policy and demand that Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) resign. .
Pike-perch, Smoked Ham, and Arctic Char Receive EU Protection
Helmet Goose, Vindeln-smoked ham and Lapland Arctic Char get a protected designation of origin from the EU. The purpose is to help producers highlight the product's quality and increase interest in its origin.
Brussels boycotts Budapest
Moved meetings and no EU commissioners in Hungary. This is now being marked in Brussels against Viktor Orbán's way of handling his presidency in the EU Council of Ministers.
Farmers Risk Losing Billions in EU Funding
Swedish farmers risk missing out on 1,5 billion kronor in EU support because the government is unwilling to allocate funds from the Swedish exchequer, according to the Swedish Farmers' Federation (LRF). It is a large sum that Sweden is not utilising, says Palle Borgström, chairman of LRF.
The government wants to loosen species protection
Today's rule framework imposes unreasonable restrictions on landowners across the country. The government believes that the animal protection law can be restricted.
Lövin's criticism of the government: "Misleading"
The government was grossly misleading in its presentation of its marine environment proposal, which is intended to protect fish stocks. Former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (MP) believes this.
Expert: Not enough to save the herring
Tightened rules for bottom trawling in the Baltic Sea are a step forward – but not large enough to protect the fish, experts believe. .
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