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Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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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