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German-French agreement could mark a significant shift
Germany and France's agreement on a recovery plan potentially marks a shift in the EU's economic response to COVID-19
GermanySweden will step up defence spending and cooperation
Sweden's increasing defence budget and activity is underpinned by perceptions of a rising Russian threat
SwedenDivisions on global postal reform will widen
US call for postal reform has found sympathisers in Nordic countries
InternationalThe EU will struggle to crackdown on money laundering
Swedbank has been accused of money laundering, after it reportedly accepted billions of euros deemed 'high-risk'
EUTighter global money risks exposing banks’ fault lines
Banks have taken risks to maintain profits, but higher rates threaten those exposed to property and low-quality lending
InternationalSweden’s new government sparks political realignment
The union of centre-left and right-wing parties will be difficult to maintain
SwedenSweden's new government could be short-lived
A union of left- and right-wing parties will underpin Sweden's new government
SwedenSnap election would likely boost Sweden's populists
A snap election would likely boost support for the Sweden Democrats, opening their path to government
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