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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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Finland's Parliament debates implementing a debt brake law to limit public borrowing as debt approaches 90% of GDP. The proposed legislation aims to...
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Over half a million Finnians face municipal tax increases as 38 municipalities adjust rates upward. The changes reflect ongoing financial pressures...
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Finland's Parliament debates implementing a debt brake mechanism to reduce public debt from nearly 90% to 60% of GDP. The cross-party agreement...
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Finland faces EU deficit monitoring as its budget gap exceeds the 3% GDP limit. Finance Minister Riikka Purra says any necessary adjustments would...
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Kela Director General Lasse Lehtonene faces unprecedented internal criticism over his public comments about remote work policies. Board Chairman...
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Danish municipal elections feature candidates ranging from 18-year-olds to veterans running since 1989. With 9,290 candidates across Denmark, the...
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Denmark's Socialist People's Party aims to nearly double its municipal council representation to 300 seats in local elections. Party leader Pia Olsen...
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Sweden's ruling Social Democrats and opposition Moderates both want to ban right-wing extremist activity clubs but disagree on methods. The Social...
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Stockholm's Moderate Party proposes building townhouses and larger owner-occupied homes in central neighborhoods during budget debates. The plan...
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Denmark Democrats leader Inger Støjberg maintains realistic expectations about securing mayor positions despite her party's strong polling numbers....
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Danish mayors are facing criticism for receiving both high salaries and additional payments for board positions. Some mayors now earn more than the...
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Danish voters are participating in municipal and regional elections that will determine local leadership across the country. These elections impact...
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Denmark has updated voting rules to accept checkmarks and stars as valid ballot marks, though officials still recommend traditional crosses. The...
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Voters in North Jutland head to the polls today for municipal and regional elections. 163 polling stations opened across the region with nearly...
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Danish polling stations opened at 8 AM for municipal and regional elections under strict legal guidelines. The system accommodates remote islands...
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Tampere implements major municipal restructuring with 122 positions eliminated, including high-profile leadership roles. Former minister Sampo Terho...
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Norway spent 75 million kroner on external lawyers while pursuing its NH90 helicopter dispute, despite securing a 4.4 billion kroner settlement. The...
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Two Norwegian municipalities merging to form Vest-Lofoten face financial complications as 163.5 million kroner in merger funds remain frozen until...
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Denmark now accepts checkmarks, plus signs and stars on election ballots alongside traditional crosses. The Interior Ministry aims to reduce invalid...
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Liberal Party candidate Benjamin Haxha was attacked with fireworks while removing election posters in Herlev. The incident follows another assault on...
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