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POLITICSSep 25Lithuania Parliament Backs Amendment to Lift Nuclear Weapons Ban , Russian Officials Warn of Consequences – NaturalNews . comLithuania's Parliament has backed an amendment to lift its nuclear weapons ban, leading to warnings from Russian officials about potential consequences. This development indicates a significant shift in Lithuania's defense policy and heightened geopolitical tensions.naturalnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 25Estonia imposes its own sanctions on two Russian oligarchs removed from EU sanctions listEstonia is imposing national sanctions on two Russian oligarchs — Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman — who were removed from the European Union's sanctions list this week.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 24From the obvious to the unthinkable : Nine options for Sweden governmentThe article discusses nine potential options for the Swedish government, ranging from expected to unexpected proposals. This indicates a period of political deliberation or policy review in Sweden.thelocal.se · Sweden
POLITICSSep 24Finland had planned to deport a Russian mother and son who helped Ukrainian refugees. Instead, it’s granting them asylum.Finland has granted asylum to Russian nationals Olga and Nikita Belov, former St. Petersburg municipal councilor Svetlana Utkina told TV Rain. Finnish authorities had planned to deport the mother and son to Russia this spring.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 23In Sweden, the rise of a party to the right of the far right puts local democracy in Örebro under pressure'Europe's far right takes root' (3/6). In the municipal elections held on September 13, Örebropartiet, founded by a former activist from the Left Party, won 17.2% of the vote by capitalizing on social media and an ultraradical, nationalist message.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 23Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' RussiaGood morning. This is Mared Gwyn, authoring today’s newsletter along with my colleague Angela Skujins, who’s live on your screens this morning. Today: how a Russia sanctions showdown is leaving a bad taste, and why Brussels is facing mounting pressure to address the energy crunch.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 23‘Sweden is back’: Magdalena Andersson has big plans for EuropeIn an interview with POLITICO, Sweden’s election winner reveals her unfinished business with Russia, Trump — and the far right.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 22Stubb urges global cooperation as Finland seeks UN Security Council seatStubb advocates for global cooperation as Finland pursues a seat on the UN Security Council. This highlights Finland's diplomatic efforts and international policy goals.helsinkitimes.fi · Finland
POLITICSSep 22Relief in Greenland and Denmark over agreement with US but also doubtsIn Groenland en Denemarken is de opluchting groot dat het conflict met de Verenigde Staten over Groenland is opgelost. President Trump, de Deense premier Frederiksen en premier Nielsen van Groenland tekenden in New York een akkoord waarin uitbreiding is geregeld van de Amerikaanse militaire aanwezigheid in Groenland. Het dreigement van Trump om Groenland te annexeren, desnoods na gebruik van geweld, is van tafel. De Deense premier Frederiksen zegt blij, trots en opgelucht te zijn over deze uitkomst. "Het is moeilijk geweest. Groenland heeft onder enorme druk gestaan. Mensen waren bang", zei zeNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 22US signs ‘tremendous’ Arctic security deal with Denmark, GreenlandNATO and the European Union welcome accord that ends months-long standoff after Trump threatened to seize Greenland.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 22'Cherry-picking sanctions' risks 'normalising' Russia, Latvian PM says amid Usmanov rowLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs spoke exclusively to Euronews about his last-minute change in tune over a sanctions saga that has gripped Brussels, while also warning of remaining dangers.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 22Zelensky meets von der Leyen in New YorkPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that lifting sanctions against certain Russian oligarchs would be self-defeating and counterproductive.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 22Lithuania’s parliament votes to remove ban on hosting nuclear weapons in first of three votesMeduza [en]
POLITICSSep 22Latvia blocks EU sanctions relief for Usmanov and FridmanLatvia refused to support a deal that would lift sanctions against Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman in exchange for a three-year extension of the sanctions list, which includes about 3,000 people and organizations linked to Russia.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 21Why the far right lost: 11 lessons for Europe from Sweden’s electionPOLITICO spoke to party leaders Magdalena Andersson and Ulf Kristersson — and leading analysts — to understand the far-right Sweden Democrats' fall in support, and what it means.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 20Who is Nila Vikhe Patil , Maharashtra minister niece , elected to Sweden ParliamentNila Vikhe Patil, the niece of a Maharashtra minister, has been elected to the Swedish Parliament. This highlights an individual's cross-national political career and family connections.moneycontrol.com · India
POLITICSSep 19German-Russian relations at freezing pointRussia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed the once-close relationship between Moscow and Berlin. Yet the far-right AfD is calling for a normalization of relations.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 18Sweden’s left-wing opposition leader begins efforts to form governmentMagdalena Andersson will likely face several challenges as she tries to get Sweden's other left-wing parties to unite.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 18Sweden's centre-left leader Andersson tasked with forming government after electionSweden's parliament speaker on Friday tasked opposition leader Magdalena Andersson with forming a government after an election gave the left-wing bloc a narrow majority, setting the stage for difficult coalition talks. Andersson, a former prime minister, must bridge deep differences between four parties, with the centre party ruling out a government that includes the left in cabinet.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania in failed asylum attemptA 68-year-old Russian man swam down the Nemunas River from Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave to neighbouring Lithuania to seek asylum, only to be returned to Russia.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Sweden's Social Democrat leader Andersson says she's 'ready' to form new government after election winNegotiations over forming a government are likely to be tricky, as key differences remain between the four centre-left alliance parties.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 18Russian man swims from Kaliningrad to Lithuania seeking asylum, gets sent back to RussiaLithuania’s border service detained a Russian citizen who swam across the Neman River seeking political asylum and sent him back to Russia, according to a report by the Lithuanian news outlet Lrytas.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 18Latvia bars NHL’s Ovechkin, Trump Jr. wedding benefactor from entering countryLatvia has barred Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin from entering the country days after he appeared in a political ad for a party backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, has decided to include Alexander Ovechkin and Umar Kremlev on the list of personae non gratae and to prohibit…The Hill
POLITICSSep 17Sweden’s Right-Wing ReckoningWhat was expected to be an easy election win resulted in a narrow victory for the left.Foreign Policy