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Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy
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Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) rejects that the government has been divided on its Israel line. At an extra meeting in the Riksdag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, she received support from all parties except SD to freeze the EU's trade agreement with the country
Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism
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Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has once again summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell. I take the criticism seriously, says the minister
Public Health Agency Criticized for Withdrawing Tonsillitis Guidelines
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Public Health Agency Criticized for Withdrawing Tonsillitis Guidelines

The Public Health Agency prioritized the relationship with external actors over science when it de-published recommendations regarding tonsillitis in the spring. This is the opinion of the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén, who elaborates on the criticism of his former employer
Public Health Agency Director-General Summoned After Criticism
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Public Health Agency Director-General Summoned After Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell, after the criticism presented by the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén. The meeting took place this morning
Center Party Seeks Minister's Response on Sweden's Pandemic Preparedness
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Center Party Seeks Minister's Response on Sweden's Pandemic Preparedness

The Centre Party is summoning Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (The Christian Democrats) to the Riksdag's Social Affairs Committee. They demand that he answers how Sweden's preparedness for a new pandemic looks
Sweden May Consider Treating Gaza Patients Amid Humanitarian Crisis
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Sweden May Consider Treating Gaza Patients Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The Government does not rule out receiving patients from Gaza for care in Sweden, as a complement to care on site.
Few Ministers Report Conflicts of Interest Despite Shareholdings
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Few Ministers Report Conflicts of Interest Despite Shareholdings

Only one of nine ministers who have owned shares during the current term of office has reported conflict of interest – despite having made decisions that may be stock-price affecting, according to an examination by SVT News.
Ebba Busch Apologizes for Using AI-Generated Misquote in Speech
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Ebba Busch Apologizes for Using AI-Generated Misquote in Speech

In her Almedalen speech, Ebba Busch quoted the culture journalist Elina Pahnke. The problem was just that the statement did not come from Pahnke – but from an AI tool
Busch: Government Agrees to Increase Economic Pressure on Israel
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Busch: Government Agrees to Increase Economic Pressure on Israel

Ebba Busch (KD) believes that the government agrees to increase the economic pressure on Israel. This means that we want to review and are prepared to pause the relief in tariff benefits that Israel has with the EU, she says at a press conference
Caroline Asserup Named New Director-General of Energy Agency
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Caroline Asserup Named New Director-General of Energy Agency

Caroline Asserup will become the new Director-General of the Energy Agency, announces Minister for Energy and Business Ebba Busch (KD) at a press conference.
Social Democrats Urge Crisis Package for Families and Jobs in Sweden
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Social Democrats Urge Crisis Package for Families and Jobs in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party thinks that the government has failed with the Swedish economy. Now the party wants to see a crisis package for families with children and jobs
Cheaper Dental Care for Seniors in Sweden Starting Next Year
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Cheaper Dental Care for Seniors in Sweden Starting Next Year

It will be cheaper to go to the dentist for those who are 67 years and older from next year. They only need to pay ten percent of the price to fix a cavity or pull out a tooth
Foreign Minister Clarifies Government Stance Amid Busch's Israel Remarks
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Foreign Minister Clarifies Government Stance Amid Busch's Israel Remarks

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) comments on Ebba Busch's (Christian Democrats) statements about Israel after the government demanded that the EU freeze the trade agreement with the country. I represent the government's line, says Malmer Stenergard in TV4's Nyhetsmorgon
Ebba Busch Faces Constitutional Review Over Israel Policy Remarks
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Ebba Busch Faces Constitutional Review Over Israel Policy Remarks

Green party reports The Christian Democrats' Ebba Busch to the Constitutional Committee after her statements about the government's Israel policy and wants her actions to be examined, reports Expressen.
Social Democrats Criticize Government's Leadership on Israel Policy
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Social Democrats Criticize Government's Leadership on Israel Policy

After the latest developments regarding the government's stance on Israel, the Social Democrats are calling the Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reports Expressen.
Sweden Pledges 2.7 Billion Kronor to Support Ukraine Defense
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Sweden Pledges 2.7 Billion Kronor to Support Ukraine Defense

Sweden will contribute 275 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 2. 7 billion kronor, to a new package to strengthen Ukraine's ability to defend itself
Busch Considers Revising Government's Israel Trade Stance
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Busch Considers Revising Government's Israel Trade Stance

The pressure on Hamas must increase to put an end to the suffering in Gaza, believes KD leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch. She opens up to the possibility that the government's stance on the trade agreement with Israel may be reconsidered
Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal
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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
Kristersson and Busch to Miss This Year's Stockholm Pride Parade
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Kristersson and Busch to Miss This Year's Stockholm Pride Parade

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson will be the only party leader from the government who participates in this year's pride parade in Stockholm.
Finland's President Stubb Ready to Support Palestine Recognition
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Finland's President Stubb Ready to Support Palestine Recognition

Finland's President Alexander Stubb is ready to approve a proposal from the government to recognize the state of Palestine.
Christian Democrats Propose Ending Current Employment Service Model
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Christian Democrats Propose Ending Current Employment Service Model

It is time to discontinue the Employment Service in its current form - and let the municipalities take over, believes the Christian Democrats.
Sweden Eases Regulations to Boost Domestic Food Fish Farming
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Sweden Eases Regulations to Boost Domestic Food Fish Farming

An unsettled world situation has made the government realize the importance of domestically produced food as part of Sweden's preparedness. Now the government wants to facilitate competition for the country's food fish farmers
Pourmokhtari Defends Dairy Cows' Grazing Rights Amid Tidö Party Debate
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Pourmokhtari Defends Dairy Cows' Grazing Rights Amid Tidö Party Debate

The issue of cross-party grazing rights is dividing the Tidö parties. Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) intends to take a stand on the issue
Bris Secures Funding for New Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Youth
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Bris Secures Funding for New Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Youth

Children's Rights in Society (Bris) receives two million kronor for a targeted effort towards children and young people who risk being exploited by criminal networks, the government writes in a press release.
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