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The European Union has expressed its “strong rejection” of the Qur’an burning in Sweden, and called the act “offensive, and disrespectful and a clear act of provocation.” “This act in no way reflects the opinions of the European Union……
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The European Union, through its recent Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) legislation, claims to address global climate concerns by imposing a carbon tax on imports. It intends to create a “level playing field” for domestic products…
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In view of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the EU is adopting new sanctions against Russia. This is the second sanctions package adopted during Sweden’s Presidency of the Council of the EU. The focus is on measures that restrict…
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On 21–22 June, EU ministers met in Stockholm for an Informal meeting of the General Affairs Council to discuss how the EU can best prepare for future challenges, and to prepare the EU in view of a future enlargement. During the meeting,…
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The EU environmental and climate ministers adopted a general approach on a proposal for a regulation on nature restoration at their meeting in Luxembourg on 20 June. The ministers also discussed two other Commission proposals: an…
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Security in the Baltic Sea region, civil defence, climate and security, and support to Ukraine were on the agenda when Political and Security Committee (PSC) ambassadors visited Gotland and Stockholm on 14–16 June. A visit to Gotland gave…
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On 19–20 June, the Swedish Presidency will host a conference together with the Swedish Research Council and Vinnova on research data, and how research infrastructure provides new possibilities and benefits for society. Research is largely…
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If you have plans to visit England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, or Wales in the future, do note that you trip is about to get slightly more expensive. If you may recall, the United Kingdom left the EU a couple of years back, and has now…
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The new law has not been adopted formally. However, once that happens, it will allow most people wanting to visit the EU to apply for their visa online, rather than visiting the consulate or visa offices. According to a statement issued by…
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Parliamentary elections in Guinea Bissau were recently held last Sunday. According to EU observers, the election was carried out without any difficulties, considering the incumbent president - Umaro Sissoco Embalo, had been plagued with…
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