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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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More effective forms of cooperation and stricter EU regulations. During the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Member States agreed on a whole host of measures to better fight organised crime. During the Swedish Presidency,…
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Better distribution of asylum applications, harmonised asylum processes and a more harmonised regulatory framework for third-country workers. After years of negotiations, the EU Member States have agreed on significant parts of the Pact on…
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Russia intends to block European Union countries from hosting next year's U.N. international climate negotiations, according to internal emails seen by Reuters, a potential setback for EU-member Bulgaria's competition with Azerbaijan and…
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This year, 2023, is a very special year – Sweden is celebrating 500 years as an independent nation. The quincentenary celebrations are ongoing throughout the year, but will be particularly noticeable on Sweden’s National Day, which is…
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On Tuesday 30 May, Swedish Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren chaired the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (AGRIFISH) meeting in Brussels. The agenda included the market situation following the invasion of Ukraine and the proposal…
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