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The Finnish parliament passed its contested social security reform by a single vote on May 4, tightening unemployment benefit rules and slowing...
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The Finnish government has imposed a 119 euro monthly tax increase on individuals earning over 100,000 euros. This policy targets high earners and is...
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Finland's Eduskunta votes on a Defense Cooperation Agreement with the US on May 5, allowing US troop presence. The bill is expected to pass despite...
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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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A Danish Liberal Party candidate was attacked with fireworks while removing election posters in Herlev. Benjamin Haxha escaped serious injury but...
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Bergen's Christian Democratic Party will support a no-confidence motion against Social Councillor Charlotte Spurkeland, creating potential government...
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A Danish mayor faces accusations of lying during a TV debate about development plans. Political opponents claim he denied knowledge of a proposed...
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Danish voters face updated election procedures as they head to polls for municipal and regional elections. New ballot marking rules and...
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Espoo City Council approved the Western Rail Line project in a decisive vote that likely ensures the railway's construction. The Social Democratic...
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Frederikshavn Municipality confronts a 30 million kroner budget shortfall in family services funding discovered just before local elections. The...
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Sweden's Social Democrats propose state ownership in defense companies as part of a 50-year military strengthening plan. The policy faces opposition...
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Vantaa City Council has approved a 541 million euro tram project after a contentious six-hour debate. The new line will connect Mellunmäki to...
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Young Danes experience their first election day as municipal and regional voting begins. First-time voters express excitement about participating in...
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Postal voting has decreased by nearly 10% in Denmark's major cities following record numbers during the pandemic. The decline suggests a return to...
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Denmark's government proposes reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 82% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. The plan includes annual funding of four...
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Left-wing parties in Fredericia have withdrawn support from the Social Democratic mayor, nominating their own candidates instead. This marks a...
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Aalborg business leaders break tradition by criticizing Liberal Party mayoral candidate Jan Nymark Thaysen ahead of municipal elections. The unified...
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Denmark's government proposes reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 82% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels. The plan requires four billion kroner...
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Denmark creates a new Eastern Denmark super-region merging Copenhagen and Zealand administrations. Voters will elect the first regional council in...
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