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Norway Stands Firm on Oil Claims as Russian Forces Occupy Crimea Platforms Norway and Sweden had to negotiate what was left of their joint oil exploration project in the North Sea after Russia invaded Ukraine. The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy told us that the Russian forces occupied the oil platforms located in the sea off the coast of Crimea, but Norway will not give up its claim on the resources. The conflict between Sweden and Norway over control of the shared area has been ongoing for decades, but now it has become even more complicated due to the invasion. The agreement is likely to be a temporary one until Russia leaves the occupied areas. See article on SVT News.

Sweden's Migrant Asylum Seekers To Get Temporary Residency Permits In Spain Sweden's half-million strong migrant asylum seekers may be given an extension on their residence permits in Spain despite the EUs stance against migration. EU migration policy has been a long-standing point of contention between countries, but it appears that Spain is bucking the trend. The Spanish government seems to be considering granting temporary residency to hundreds of thousands of migrants who currently hold a valid residence permit in Sweden. This move could potentially provide these individuals with a safer and more secure living situation for the time being. According to reports, the EU has been vocal about its opposition to providing extended residency permits to asylum seekers from other member states. However, Spain's stance on the matter appears to be different. It is worth noting that the European Commission has expressed concerns over the long-term impact of granting extended residency permits to migrants who do not have a well-founded claim for asylum. The commission fears this could set a precedent and encourage more countries to follow suit. See article on SVT News.