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Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal

The Sweden Democrats criticize the government's Middle East policy. There is also criticism within the government parties.
Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal

Åkesson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel-EU Trade Agreement

The SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson criticizes the government's demand that the EU freezes the trade agreement with Israel. "This is actually a fiasco", Åkesson writes on X.
Åkesson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel-EU Trade Agreement

SD Leader Jomshof Mocks Kristersson with Fish Caricature on X

SD leader Richard Jomshof mocks Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a post on X. In a caricature image, Kristersson is depicted as a fish swimming with the current.
SD Leader Jomshof Mocks Kristersson with Fish Caricature on X

Russian Shadow Fleet Spying on Danish Infrastructure, Reports Reveal

Military personnel in uniform from the Russian "shadow fleet" have on several occasions spied on Danish critical infrastructure, reports Danwatch. .
Russian Shadow Fleet Spying on Danish Infrastructure, Reports Reveal

Medicine Tariffs Raise Concerns; Few Swedish Firms Plan US Move

USA continues to threaten with high pharmaceutical tariffs. But few Swedish pill manufacturers plan to move to USA.
Medicine Tariffs Raise Concerns; Few Swedish Firms Plan US Move

Trump Signs New Tariff Order Affecting 70 Countries

Immediately before the deadline for the tariff pause that was to expire on August 1, Donald Trump signed a new presidential order on tariffs covering around 70 countries. Tariffs that are to come into force on August 7 and which for some countries are increased significantly.
Trump Signs New Tariff Order Affecting 70 Countries

Dousa Highlights Concerns Over US-EU Trade Volatility

The unpredictability is problematic, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) about the new customs messages from the USA. .
Dousa Highlights Concerns Over US-EU Trade Volatility

EU Approves First Medicine for Skelleftesjukan

The EU has approved the first medicine for the hereditary Skelleftesjukan. Attrogy (diflunisal) is the first medication in tablet form for the disease and could previously only be obtained on a license, reports [Sveriges Radio P4 Västerbotten](https://www.
EU Approves First Medicine for Skelleftesjukan

EU Court Ruling Allows National Courts to Review CAS Decisions

Judges in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) are no longer binding after a decision in the EU Court. This opens up for example for athletes and clubs to turn to their respective national courts in EU countries in disputes.
EU Court Ruling Allows National Courts to Review CAS Decisions

Sweden Democrats Oppose Freezing Israel Trade Agreement

The Sweden Democrats do not support the government's demand to freeze the trade agreement with Israel. .
Sweden Democrats Oppose Freezing Israel Trade Agreement

Swedish Companies Face Uncertainty Amid US Tariff Changes

Sudden changes with new customs rates, notice that the customs agreement is postponed for a week, and new presidential orders. The confusion is great among Swedish companies about what actually applies now that the USA has come out with new bids.
Swedish Companies Face Uncertainty Amid US Tariff Changes

Norway Continues Trade Negotiations with USA

Norway is still working to get a trade agreement with the USA, states the country's Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth to Bloomberg. She describes the dialogue with the USA as both constructive and demanding at the same time.
Norway Continues Trade Negotiations with USA

Expert Calls Trump's Tariff Delay a Nightmare for Global Trade

Only hours before the deadline came the message that Donald Trump's new tariffs will be postponed until next week. This is absolutely not good.
Expert Calls Trump's Tariff Delay a Nightmare for Global Trade

US Tariffs on EU Begin August 7 Amid Uncertainty

USA's customs duties against the EU will begin to apply on 7 August. But much is still unknown about what the customs agreement actually means.
US Tariffs on EU Begin August 7 Amid Uncertainty

Sweden Sees Significant Drop in Company Bankruptcies

For the fourth month in a row, the number of bankruptcies among companies in Sweden is decreasing compared to the corresponding period last year. The economic recovery has begun, according to Amanda Aldestam, analyst at the credit information company UC.
Sweden Sees Significant Drop in Company Bankruptcies

Asian Stock Markets React Cautiously to New US Tariff Announcement

Trade on Asia's leading stock exchanges was tentative in the hours after the US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on a number of countries. .
Asian Stock Markets React Cautiously to New US Tariff Announcement

Trump's New Tariffs to Take Effect in a Week, Negotiations Ongoing

Donald Trump has signed an order for new tariffs for a number of countries, hours before his previous deadline expired. But there is still time for negotiations, most of the new tariff rates will come into effect first in a week.
Trump's New Tariffs to Take Effect in a Week, Negotiations Ongoing

Slovenia Halts Arms Trade with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Slovenia's government has on Thursday decided to ban all arms trade with Israel due to the war in Gaza. .
Slovenia Halts Arms Trade with Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Ukraine Approves New Law Restoring Anti-Corruption Agency Independence

President Volodymyr Zelenskyj has signed a new law that restores the independence of the country's anti-corruption authorities and thus repeals a criticized legislative amendment. .
Ukraine Approves New Law Restoring Anti-Corruption Agency Independence

Sweden Implements New Border Control with Facial Photos and Fingerprints

Facial photo and fingerprints will become standard for everyone who crosses the border to Sweden. But citizens of the EU and Schengen countries are exempt.
Sweden Implements New Border Control with Facial Photos and Fingerprints

Lebanon President Aoun Vows to Disarm Hizbollah

Lebanon's president Joseph Aoun is firmly determined to disarm the Shia militia Hizbollah. .
Lebanon President Aoun Vows to Disarm Hizbollah

Sweden Urges EU to Freeze Trade Agreement with Israel Over Gaza Aid

The Government demands that the EU freezes the trade agreement with Israel to increase the pressure on the country to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Israel's ambassador says to TV4 that further sanctions against Israel "only strengthen Hamas".
Sweden Urges EU to Freeze Trade Agreement with Israel Over Gaza Aid

Government Seeks Social Democrats' Support to Pressure Israel

The Government invites the Socialdemokraterna to a cooperation to put pressure on Israel, writes Aftonbladet. We are trying to convince more countries to sharpen the tone towards Israel.
Government Seeks Social Democrats' Support to Pressure Israel

Dousa: EU-US Customs Deal Not Ideal, Sweden Seeks More Reductions

Sweden will drive on to have more goods covered by lower customs duties, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party). The agreement is not entirely clear – among other things, medicines are not included in the customs agreement.
Dousa: EU-US Customs Deal Not Ideal, Sweden Seeks More Reductions
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