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Norway's Progress Party removed a pledge for free ferries from its budget, contradicting a spokesperson's earlier debate statement. The reversal...
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Norway doubles its defense budget to purchase advanced German submarines and new long-range rocket systems. The 19 billion kroner rocket purchase...
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Finland's Social Affairs and Health Committee is holding rare weekend sessions to advance major reforms to social assistance and pharmacy laws. The...
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Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality selects Lone Andersen as mayor after three coalition shifts. The political instability raises questions about local...
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Finland's government has agreed to increase mining taxes after internal negotiations, with Finance Minister Riikka Purra prevailing in the dispute....
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Finland's Defense Ministry appoints civilian Janne Kuusela as permanent secretary over several military generals. The career bureaucrat brings over...
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Bergen city officials concealed kindergarten closure proposals for six months, sparking criticism about government transparency. The controversy...
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Norway's government proposes granting prescription rights to specialist nurses to address healthcare staffing shortages. The reform aims to...
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Sweden's government has reassigned power grid director Per Eckemark after just seven months. Thomas PÃ¥lsson becomes acting director general...
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Long-serving Køge mayor Marie Stærke exits local politics after election defeat, marking a significant political shift. The Social Democrat veteran...
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Copenhagen's influential mayor Marie Stærke steps down from municipal politics while maintaining national party leadership. Her departure marks a...
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A Finnish court has overturned a major welfare region procurement decision, creating ripple effects across the country's healthcare reform. The...
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A shocking report reveals 4,000 gang-connected individuals receive 3.6 billion kronor in Swedish welfare benefits. Minister Anna Tenje calls the...
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The Finnish municipality of Äänekoski must identify 1.5 million euros in permanent savings through structural reforms. A special working group will...
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Sweden's Left Party summons Vattenfall management to parliament over electricity network fee increases. The move challenges government energy policy...
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Finland's Social Affairs and Health Committee faces unprecedented workload crisis with over 30 major legislative proposals. Committee members report...
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Finnish Parliament committee reviews Kela leadership and remote work policies amid ongoing scrutiny. Committee chair Mira Nieminen supports Director...
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Helsinki's social housing construction costs significantly exceed neighboring municipalities, raising questions about sustainable urban development....
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Finland's agricultural sector sees leadership change as Tero Hemmilä takes over MTK after 15 years under Juha Marttila. The transition comes during...
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Political newcomer Laura Rosenvinge seeks Copenhagen's integration leadership role after being the only Social Democrat to win an electoral district....
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Five Social Democrats compete for Copenhagen's integration mayor position after the previous candidate's withdrawal. The Monday vote will determine...
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Laura Rosenvinge becomes the fifth Social Democratic candidate competing for Copenhagen's integration and employment mayor position. The selection...
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Finland's Central Union of Agricultural Producers elects Tero Hemmilä as new chairman effective January 2026. The seventh-generation farmer takes...
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