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Denmark's government will present a new 10-year defense spending plan on Tuesday, including an additional 50 billion kroner and a target of 2.5% of...
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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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A disturbing survey shows nearly 60% of Gothenburg politicians face threats and harassment, with many considering quitting public service. The...
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Denmark proposes 40-year mortgages and extended student loan terms to help first-time buyers. Monthly payments could drop by 560 kroner per million...
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A Danish government party proposes ending property valuations based on potential development. The change would tax properties for their actual use...
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Finland's government faces crucial November decisions on highway funding, taxi reform and wind power regulations. Transport Minister Lulu Ranne...
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Central Finland's healthcare leadership faces turmoil as both the board chair and regional director resign amid confidence issues. Maria Kaisa Aula...
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Finland plans nationwide price caps for temporary doctors and nurses as agency staffing costs drop 30%. The country's healthcare reorganization has...
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Finland's parliament debates controversial labor law changes that would make it easier to dismiss employees for personal reasons. Government parties...
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Finland's pension reform will strengthen public finances nearly twice as much as originally targeted, with updated projections showing a 0.8% GDP...
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Sweden moves to legalize uranium mining after a six-year ban, sparking local concerns in northern municipalities. The government seeks domestic...
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Foreign residents in Denmark can vote in municipal elections without Danish passports. Over 400,000 non-citizens qualified in the last local...
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Over 4.7 million people can vote in Denmark's upcoming local elections, including nearly half a million foreign residents. Early voting continues...
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Finland's parliament considers salary cuts for frequently absent MPs after one lawmaker skipped sessions for reality TV filming. The Speaker Council...
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Finland's government faces opposition criticism over plans to ease employment termination rules. Supporters say it will boost hiring in small...
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Sweden's Civil Minister wants more small municipalities to merge, particularly in Skåne and Västra Götaland. The government proposes revised funding...
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Swedish political parties are divided over implementing a natural resource tax for mining operations. Most want local communities to receive more...
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Local political lists face near-impossible odds in Denmark's regional elections, with only two successes in 15 years. The Psychiatry List in Central...
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Denmark begins 7.5 million kroner expansion of Sorø council chamber to accommodate just six additional chairs for merged regional council. The...
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Sweden's Center Party nominates Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as new leader with notable salary changes. The potential leader would earn less than her...
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Denmark's defense minister admits serious security deficiencies at military sites following harsh criticism from national auditors. Security has...
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Former Finnish Social Affairs and Health Minister Mauri Miettinen has passed away. The long-serving politician and former governor played a key role...
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