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25th Apr 2018

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Military rearmament likely if Sweden joins Nato, report says

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Swedish membership in Nato would likely lead to military rearmament in the Baltic region, and wouldn't solve the Swedish military's shortcomings. But it would also deter Russia from military aggressions, according to a report by ambassador Krister Bringeus, the government's rapporteur on Nato membership. The report, which will be made public shortly, doesn't take a stance on whether Sweden should join the military alliance or not.

Feature

Spain makes bid for EU naval HQ

Spanish special forces seized a boat from African 'pirates' as diplomats watched on Monday, in a drill marking Spain's bid to grab a top EU military mission from the UK.

Opinion

How Russian propaganda depicts Europe - should we worry?

Russian domestic television - the only source of foreign news for most Russians - consistently shows Europe over-run by immigrants, beset by terrorist atrocities, and on strike. This has serious consequences.

Focus

MEPs tell Chinese ambassador of concerns on trade

In an exchange with the new Chinese ambassador to the EU - his first appearance at an EU institution - the EU Parliament international trade committee called for action to meet commitments to open up China's market and reduce overcapacity.

Focus

Greenland votes with eye on independence

Six out of seven political parties running in Greenland's parliamentary elections on Tuesday are pro-independence, but they disagree on how fast the last ties to Copenhagen should be cut. Increasing dependence on China could be the consequence.

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