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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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Bergen's finance commissioner Jacob Mæhle resigns for family reasons, with Eirik Tenfjord appointed as his replacement. The change comes amid ongoing...
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Denmark's healthcare reform shrinks regional councils, raising concerns about rural representation. Politicians from less populated areas fear their...
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Helsinki faces political conflict over a 300 million euro port tunnel project. City officials refuse detailed cost analysis while politicians from...
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Norway secures 4.4 billion kroner settlement in helicopter dispute with NHIndustries. The agreement ends a 20-year controversy over undelivered...
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Bergen Finance Councilor Jacob Mæhle resigns to focus on family needs as his wife returns to work. City Council Leader Christine Meyer acknowledges...
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Norway secures 4.4 billion kroner settlement with NH Industries over failed NH90 helicopter purchase. The manufacturer will take back all helicopters...
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Norway has settled its long-running dispute with NH Industries over the troubled NH90 helicopter program. The manufacturer will pay 305 million euros...
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Bergen's finance commissioner Jacob Mæhle resigns to focus on family, with replacement announced this morning. The sudden departure creates urgency...
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Norway settles helicopter dispute with NH Industries for €305 million, avoiding courtroom battle over defective NH90 helicopters. The agreement ends...
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Denmark's Green Fund faces near depletion with only 900 million kroner remaining. Multiple parties demand billions in new funding to continue climate...
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Sweden's red-green coalition faces internal divisions over Gothenburg Port management as opposition parties point to leadership conflicts. The...
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Danish mayoral candidate Christian Hem broke his nose and suffered a skull fracture after slipping in his kitchen. The Liberal Party candidate from...
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Central Finland's welfare region faces leadership instability as board chair Maria Kaisa Aula seeks resignation following the recent departure of the...
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Maria Kaisa Aula steps down as chair of Central Finland's welfare board for personal reasons. The Center Party confirms she'll remain active in their...
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Finland's government proposes giving tax authorities power to secretly access citizens' bank data. Privacy officials warn this could enable mass...
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Central Finland Welfare Board Chair Maria Kaisa Aula has resigned citing personal reasons, marking the second senior leadership departure this week....
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Nyborg mayoral candidate Lone Smidt faces questions about her backup plan to lead a major labor union if her election bid fails. Local party leaders...
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Small political parties are gaining attention in Sweden ahead of elections, with some potentially affecting outcomes in tight races. The unique 12%...
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Denmark's government allocates 15 million kroner to address homelessness risks caused by its new welfare reform. The funding comes after reports...
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Finland's Parliament Director has discussed the Finns Party's practice of hiring family members as parliamentary assistants. While not illegal, these...
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