Tag: European Union
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The dispute over nicotine pouches. In Sweden they Extinguished Cigarettes, but WHO and Brussels want to get rid of them. An expert on the effects of a potential ban on „snus”
Sweden is today the only EU country that has stopped smoking. Fewer than 5% of the population smoke cigarettes there. For the World Health Organization (WHO), this is…
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Will new mines be opened in Europe to meet demand for lithium and cobalt?
The European Union has launched over a dozen lithium and cobalt mining projects, the most advanced of which is Finland’s Syväjärvi lithium mine (production started in February 2026),…
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Poland a resilience leader. EU Commission maintains forecasts
While the European Commission downgrades economic forecasts for most EU member states, Poland remains an unchanged point on the map. The Polish Economic Institute announced that Poland is…
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A Polish representative is back on Eurelectric’s Board of Directors. He will help shape Europe’s energy future
On 2 June 2026, during the Eurelectric General Assembly in Helsinki, a decision was made to renew Marcin Laskowski’s mandate on the organisation’s Board of Directors. Laskowski is…
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Norwegian government wants to resume exploration north of the Arctic Circle
Norway, with nearly two‑thirds of its oil reserves located in Arctic waters, is putting intense pressure on the European Union to lift the moratorium on new oil and…
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Crisis on the eastern flank. Russian drone strikes Romania
A Russian drone hit a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people. NATO and the EU condemned the attack as unprecedented escalation. A 21st sanctions package and…
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MediaMarkt and Saturn under a Chinese flag? The European Commission is scratching its head
The European Commission has announced that it will initiate an in-depth investigation into the planned acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy by Chinese JD.com. The intention to take…
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Which EU country has become most dependent on Chinese lithium?
Of all European Union member states, Germany is today the most dependent on Chinese lithium and Chinese lithium-ion batteries. According to 2024 data, Germany was the world’s largest…
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What threats does the EU CO₂ tax pose to the steel industry?
The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the accompanying Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) have been reshaping the landscape for European steelmakers since 2026. For years, the…
Olivia Masskey
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