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EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost

EU Eases Emission Rules: More Time for Car Makers, Battery Boost

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The European car industry may avoid billion fines when they get more time to comply with emission regulations. And now the EU Commission is also signaling direct support to battery manufacturers

After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

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After the Fateful Meeting on Ukraine: "Historic Turning Point"

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A plan for a lasting peace in Ukraine was at the center of Sunday's crucial meeting in London. Afterward, the message is that it requires strong European buildup and security guarantees for Ukraine

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

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The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

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The EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is visiting India to speed up a free trade agreement. Sweden will do the heavy lifting to get the agreement in place, promises Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

Top Meeting on Ukraine: Sweden Invited

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The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, has invited around 20 European leaders to a top-level meeting on Ukraine on Sunday. Among the participants are Sweden, as well as major powers such as France, Germany, and Turkey

The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan

The EU Chief: I Support Trump's Plan

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The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen supports President Donald Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine – but only with robust security guarantees for the country.

Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

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Kristersson in Kyiv: Fought for freedom for three years

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Three years have passed since Russia launched a full-scale attack on its neighboring country Ukraine. Now, a number of European leaders, including Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), are arriving in Kyiv

Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine

Zelensky ready to step down for peace in Ukraine

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is ready to resign in exchange for peace and Ukrainian membership in Nato. He also wants to meet President Trump before the US President meets the Russian leader Vladimir Putin

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

In the midst of the crisis – new EU sanctions against Putin

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The EU is defying the USA's new soft stance towards Russia – at least when it comes to sanctions. A 16th sanctions package is said to be ready, just in time for the three-year anniversary of the renewed attack on Ukraine

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

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Sweden can imagine easing the EU's budget rules so that more can invest in defense. But joint EU loans are still disliked by the Finance Minister

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

Rutte met Kellogg – EU leaders to Kyiv

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Nato's Secretary General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg in Brussels. "We have a lot to do", notes the Nato chief

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

Trump's New World Order: Might Makes Right

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Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies, shutting out negotiating partners and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages

The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion

The EU's major investment in AI – over two trillion

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The EU is to try to mobilize 200 billion euros in a major initiative on AI technology. The USA is simultaneously calling for fewer regulations and a more optimistic view of the technology

USA and EU meet after tariff threats

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USA and EU meet after tariff threats

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The EU promises to respond to US tariffs - but meets the new Trump administration for the first time. We have deep and strong ties, emphasizes Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

Trump's New World Order: Might is Right

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Donald Trump's USA is threatening to take over territories, severing ties to UN agencies and intimidating with punitive tariffs. Much suggests that we are heading into a new, transactional world order where the strong have advantages

The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"

The Baltic Region connected to the EU's power grid: "Historic"

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The Baltic States' power grid is now connected to the EU's via Poland. Ursula von der Leyen calls it a historic day

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

EU: We stand firm on the two-state solution

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The EU still stands firmly behind the two-state solution, says the EU in a first comment on US President Donald Trump's offer on Gaza.

EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

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EU leaders on Trump's tariff threats: We're ready

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The EU promises to respond "with firmness" if the US threatens with tariffs and trade war. We are ready, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

So Sweden can be hit by Trump's tariffs

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If President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on the EU, the Swedish steel and automotive industry may be affected. At the same time, an upward inflation pressure could make it more difficult to continue with interest rate cuts

Crisis meetings in Brussels on the automotive industry

Crisis meetings in Brussels on the automotive industry

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What is required to guarantee a "robust and sustainable" automotive industry? The question is being asked in Brussels where crisis meetings are to lead to an action plan as early as March.

EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

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EU on the Environment: Must Become More Flexible

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The EU sets the direction towards better competitiveness and less bureaucracy - but still promises a continued investment in the climate. However, we must be flexible, says Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

Billion Support to Jordan from EU

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Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

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The environment and sustainable solutions may become the losers when Europe tries to become more competitive. Tough demands for simplifications can lead to delayed and watered-down legislation

EU buys gas for Transnistria

EU buys gas for Transnistria

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