Tag #Sweden

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Dutch Defence Aims for 200,000 Personnel, Conscription Possible

The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced plans to increase its personnel to 200,000, including military, civilian, and reserve personnel, potentially reintroducing conscription; this follows Sweden's model of voluntary testing and conscription if needed.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
pda.kp.ru
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Sanctions Swedish Crime Group After Law Enforcement Failures

The US imposed sanctions on Sweden's Foxtrot Network, a major drug trafficking and terrorist organization, after Swedish authorities failed to control its decade-long criminal activities; Sweden welcomed the move despite continuing military aid to Ukraine.

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64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
kathimerini.gr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU Defense Funding: Defining "European" Equipment Poses Challenges

Swedish diplomat Johan Frisell highlights the difficulty of defining "European" defense equipment for EU funding, citing the significant foreign ownership within the Swedish defense industry as an example, while emphasizing that the EU should not subsidize non-member states.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Northvolt's Bankruptcy Jeopardizes $7 Billion Quebec Megafactory

Northvolt AB, a Swedish electric vehicle battery maker, declared bankruptcy, jeopardizing its $7-billion Quebec megafactory and leaving 5,000 jobs at risk due to insufficient funding, despite significant investments and government backing.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Finland Proposes Baltic Sea Fixed Link to Boost European Connectivity

Finland's Confederation of Industries (EK) recommends building a bridge or tunnel between Finland and Sweden/Estonia to improve connectivity and create alternative transport routes, citing geopolitical concerns and the EU's infrastructure plans. Three routes are proposed: Helsinki-Stockholm, Vaasa-U...

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
bbc.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NATO Expansion: Finland and Sweden's Economic Defense Boom

Finland and Sweden's NATO membership, prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has rapidly boosted their defense sectors, creating new opportunities for businesses and reshaping the security landscape of Northern Europe.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nrc.nl
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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The Last Journey": An Ethically Questionable Documentary

Swedish TV presenter Filip Hammar takes his apathetic father Lars on a trip to the French Riviera to reignite his zest for life, resulting in a highly emotional, yet ethically questionable documentary, "The Last Journey", which raises questions about the boundaries of filial duty and the ethics of f...

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52% Bias Score

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welt.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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European Pandemic Response: Study Reveals Unexpected Outcomes

A study of excess mortality across 18 European nations during the COVID-19 pandemic shows Germany's response was average, while countries with more lenient policies, like Sweden, performed better, challenging prevailing pandemic narratives.

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60% Bias Score

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kathimerini.gr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Northvolt Files for Bankruptcy, Raising Concerns for Europe's Battery Production

Swedish battery producer Northvolt, once considered Europe's leading hope for domestic battery production, filed for bankruptcy in Sweden after accumulating $1.03 billion in losses in 2023, despite initial plans for a $20 billion IPO and a temporary lifeline in the US in November 2024. The company's...

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56% Bias Score

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zeit.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Northvolt Files for Insolvency, but German Gigafactory Unaffected

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt filed for insolvency in Stockholm on [Date], citing rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, supply chain issues, and changing market demand; however, its German and American subsidiaries, along with its Schleswig-Holstein gigafactory project, are unaffe...

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48% Bias Score

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it.euronews.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Finland Proposes Baltic Sea Bridges to Boost European Connectivity

The Finnish Confederation of Industries proposes three Baltic Sea fixed links (Helsinki-Stockholm, Vaasa-Umeå, Helsinki-Tallinn) to enhance transport resilience, improve European connectivity, and address Finland's reliance on seaborne exports.

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20% Bias Score

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dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Sweden Grapples with Rise in Youth Gang Violence

Swedish youth gang violence is escalating, with younger members committing increasingly brutal crimes; a video recently showed a minor serving a four-year murder sentence. Gangs recruit children online, offering large sums of money; the government is increasing police presence and may lower the age ...

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40% Bias Score

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