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Negotiators still expect Ankara to approve joint accession but Helsinki might need a plan B
Relations between Ankara and Stockholm have worsened since a rightwing activist set fire to a Koran in the Swedish capital
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There are many questions over the project’s prospects and its potential to spur the green transition in Europe
Provocative act permitted by government provides rare consensus between President Erdoğan and opposition
Brilliantly upcycled escapes, from Tasmania to Mexico
Defence minister Hulusi Akar backs expansion and defends against criticism of his country’s role in the alliance
War in Ukraine and economic activism in Europe are causing Stockholm to nuance traditional stances
Some of those outside the direct line to the throne been making the wrong sort of waves
Lapland mine could help reduce Europe’s dependence on China imports
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Stockholm seeks to tone down criticism of Ankara for blocking accession
Scandinavian country wants to lift limit on number of power stations to boost energy security
Stockholm has fulfilled commitments made to Ankara at Madrid summit, says premier Ulf Kristersson
Plus: Europe’s capitals head for deal on Covid tests for all Chinese visitors to the bloc
Benefits of lucrative ‘green steel’ must be balanced against mine’s impact on traditional herders
A sale at a steep discount to book value highlights the difficulties of Sweden’s market
Baltic state’s foreign minister tells Turkish counterpart swift approval of Sweden and Finland’s membership will boost regional stability
Riksbank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as governor Stefan Ingves bows out
Brussels ready to approve recovery plan but plans partial freeze on regional funding
From a waterfront house with its own jetty to a Palladian-style villa with an orangery
Membership hinges on backing by Ankara, which wants Sweden to return people it accuses of terrorism
New centre-right government hopes move will persuade Erdoğan to back Stockholm’s bid
A rightwing administration will be seen as more friendly to for-profit education groups
Pekka Haavisto appeals to Turkey and Hungary to ratify Finnish and Swedish memberships
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