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Sweden Calls for EU Action on Rising Cormorant Population
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Sweden Calls for EU Action on Rising Cormorant Population

The number of great cormorants has increased so much that it affects fishing and the protection of endangered fish species. It is high time that the EU introduces a common strategy to achieve a better balance, demand among others the Swedish EU parliamentarian Sofie Eriksson (S)
EU Minister Highlights Need for US Support After Ukraine Meeting
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EU Minister Highlights Need for US Support After Ukraine Meeting

Leaders from around Europe met on Thursday in Rome for a conference where support for Ukraine was on the agenda – with a focus on the country's reconstruction. Europe is taking a very large responsibility, but we need American support, says Sweden's EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (The Moderate Party)
EU Commission President von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote
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EU Commission President von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen passed the European Parliament's vote of no confidence with a good margin. Of the Swedes, only SD wanted to overthrow her, while V chose to abstain
EU-US Tariff Talks in Critical Phase, Says Trade Minister Dousa
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EU-US Tariff Talks in Critical Phase, Says Trade Minister Dousa

The EU's negotiations on tariffs with the USA are in a "critical situation, hour by hour", according to Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa. He assesses that Sweden is not particularly threatened by the new 50-percent tariffs on copper that the USA's president Donald Trump has announced
US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting
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US Shifts Ukraine Arms Support Amid European Leaders' Meeting

USA's change of course on arms support to Ukraine is expected to dominate when European leaders meet this week. There are at least three different lines in the White House, says military expert Joakim Paasikivi
SD Challenges The Moderate Party Over EU Leadership Vote
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SD Challenges The Moderate Party Over EU Leadership Vote

Dismiss Ursula von der Leyen and the entire EU Commission, the far-right urges in a vote of no confidence in the EU Parliament. The German is likely to survive – but risks a difficult balancing act ahead
EU and USA Near Temporary Tariff Agreement
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EU and USA Near Temporary Tariff Agreement

The EU is, according to information to Financial Times, close to a temporary agreement with the USA regarding tariffs.
EU and African Union Leaders to Convene in Angola This Autumn
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EU and African Union Leaders to Convene in Angola This Autumn

Trump-Putin Talks Yield No Progress on Ukraine Conflict
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Trump-Putin Talks Yield No Progress on Ukraine Conflict

Russia's president Vladimir Putin tells president Donald Trump that the Russian goals remain firm in the invasion war in Ukraine. Trump in his turn said that the phone call had been quite long, but ”has not led to any progress”
Zelenskyj Visits Denmark as EU Backs Ukraine in Europe's Future War
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Zelenskyj Visits Denmark as EU Backs Ukraine in Europe's Future War

EU and Denmark are trying once again to show their support for Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj. This is a war about Europe's future, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen
EU Proposes New Climate Target Amid Heatwave to Cut Emissions by 2040
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EU Proposes New Climate Target Amid Heatwave to Cut Emissions by 2040

In the midst of an ongoing heat wave, the EU Commission is presenting a new formal climate target. Emissions of greenhouse gases are to be reduced by the year 2040, according to the proposal, in order to be able to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
EU Considers 10% Tariffs on Exports to US in Trade Talks
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EU Considers 10% Tariffs on Exports to US in Trade Talks

A general customs duty of 10 percent on almost all export from the EU to the USA. Such a compromise is the EU Commission prepared to agree to, according to sources to the news agency Bloomberg
Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges
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Denmark Takes EU Council Chair Amid Trade War and Climate Challenges

Trade war, climate dispute and obstinate Hungarians await as Denmark now takes over as chairman of the EU's Council of Ministers. Good luck, says the predecessor Poland
Orbán Cautions Against Joining Budapest Pride Parade
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Orbán Cautions Against Joining Budapest Pride Parade

It may have legal consequences for those who choose to participate in the pride parade in Budapest. We are adults and I recommend that everyone decide what they want, if they want to follow the rules
US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause
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US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

USA has come up with a new bid on tariffs to the EU Commission. The EU leaders have not yet agreed on any response – some want to see a quick settlement while others want to see all tariffs removed
EU Evaluates New US Tariff Negotiation Proposal
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EU Evaluates New US Tariff Negotiation Proposal

The EU has received a new negotiating bid from the USA on tariffs. We are evaluating it right now, says the European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen
Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen
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Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen

Romanian far-right member Gheorghe Piperea hopes to get the European Parliament to dismiss the European Commission and its President Ursula von der Leyen.
Hungary Warns Embassy Staff Against Joining Banned Pride Parade
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Hungary Warns Embassy Staff Against Joining Banned Pride Parade

Hungary warns embassy staff in Budapest against participating in Saturday's pride parade, which has been banned by the police. The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urges the Hungarian authorities to reconsider and allow the parade to take place
Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release
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Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is pleased that the opposition leader Sergej Tichanovskij has been released by the regime in Minsk – and thanks Trump for the US's effort. The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen demands that the pressure on Belarus leader Aleksandr Lukasjenko be increased
Merz Praises Israel's Role in Weakening Iranian Regime
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Merz Praises Israel's Role in Weakening Iranian Regime

Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026
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Ukrainians to Enjoy Free EU Roaming from January 2026

G7 Leaders Aim to Persuade Trump to Ease Tariff Threats
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G7 Leaders Aim to Persuade Trump to Ease Tariff Threats

G7 countries' leaders will try to pressure USA's president Donald Trump to back down from the threat of trade war, reports AFP.
Israel Commits to Allowing Humanitarian Aid into Gaza, Says EU Chief
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Israel Commits to Allowing Humanitarian Aid into Gaza, Says EU Chief

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should do more to allow emergency aid into Gaza, where existence is characterized by severe suffering.
Global Leaders Express Grief Over India Plane Crash
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Global Leaders Express Grief Over India Plane Crash

The surrounding world expresses its despair since over 200 people have died in Thursday's devastating plane crash in northwestern India. "Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy go to the families and friends of all those affected", writes the King of the United Kingdom Charles on Instagram
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