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EU Launches Mission to Train Lebanon’s Army and Security Forces
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EU Launches Mission to Train Lebanon’s Army and Security Forces

EU countries approve an effort to train Lebanon’s army and security forces.
Left Party Refers Swedish Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Handling of Joakim Medin Case
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Left Party Refers Swedish Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Handling of Joakim Medin Case

The Left Party is reporting the ministers for foreign affairs and justice to the Committee on the Constitution (the parliamentary oversight committee) over their handling of the trial of journalist Joakim Medin.
Swedish Red-Green Parties to Question Migration Minister Over Teen Deportations
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Swedish Red-Green Parties to Question Migration Minister Over Teen Deportations

The red-green parties will summon Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and the Swedish Migration Agency to the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) to ask questions about the deportation of teenagers.
Kristersson Regrets Trump’s Deal With Russia on Diesel Deliveries
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Kristersson Regrets Trump’s Deal With Russia on Diesel Deliveries

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M, the Moderate Party) says he regrets US President Donald Trump’s deal with Russia on diesel deliveries.
Syrian Foreign Ministry delegation visits Sweden for talks on deportations of criminals
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Syrian Foreign Ministry delegation visits Sweden for talks on deportations of criminals

A delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited Sweden’s Ministry of Justice this week, Expressen reports.
Sweden Calls EU Budget Compromise ‘Still Unreasonable’ and Demands Deeper Cuts
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Sweden Calls EU Budget Compromise ‘Still Unreasonable’ and Demands Deeper Cuts

A new compromise proposal in the EU’s major budget battle includes a cut - but “only” by 8 percent. “Still unreasonable,” Sweden says
Sweden to join NATO nuclear deterrence exercise with Gripen jets
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Sweden to join NATO nuclear deterrence exercise with Gripen jets

Sweden will participate with Jas 39 Gripen aircraft in NATO's annual Steadfast Noon exercise, the government announced in a press release.
Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say
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Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize goes to human rights lawyer Navi Pillay. “Truly well-deserved,” says former UN Deputy Secretary-General and former Swedish Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson
Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel
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Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel

The red-green parties S, V, C and MP have agreed that Sweden will push to suspend the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. The government has been outmaneuvered, says Morgan Johansson (S), the party’s foreign policy spokesperson
Sweden Raises GDP Growth Forecast to 3% as Economy Recovers
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Sweden Raises GDP Growth Forecast to 3% as Economy Recovers

The Swedish economy is growing faster than expected, according to the caretaker government’s new forecast. Growth this year is now estimated at 3
Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel
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Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel

The red-green parties may be about to change Sweden’s position on Israel and demand that the EU freeze its trade agreement with the country. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says that would not be appropriate right now
Jimmie Åkesson says SD lost election because voters saw it as no different from Moderates
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Jimmie Åkesson says SD lost election because voters saw it as no different from Moderates

SD has been perceived as a centre-right party, while ministers from the Moderates (M) and Christian Democrats (KD) have been able to take credit for reforms pushed by the Sweden Democrats (SD). This is why SD lost the election, according to party leader Jimmie Åkesson
Sweden Democrats Seek Support to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts and Prevent Sharp Price Rise
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Sweden Democrats Seek Support to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts and Prevent Sharp Price Rise

The Sweden Democrats have now presented their proposal to prevent what they call a “shock increase” in fuel prices. But it is unclear whether they will get enough support from other parties
Swedish Government Plans to Make Temporary Protection From Teen Deportations Permanent
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Swedish Government Plans to Make Temporary Protection From Teen Deportations Permanent

The government wants to make permanent the temporary legislation on teenage deportations. “We all agree that we should help this group,” says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Sweden to Send Patriot Air Defense System and Personnel to Poland for Ukraine Logistics Hub Protection
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Sweden to Send Patriot Air Defense System and Personnel to Poland for Ukraine Logistics Hub Protection

Sweden will send the US-made Patriot air defense system and Swedish personnel to Poland to protect Rzeszów Airport. The airport is used, among other things, to transfer and transport military equipment to Ukraine
Sweden Democrats reshuffle top roles, deny dissatisfaction with changes
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Sweden Democrats reshuffle top roles, deny dissatisfaction with changes

Several of the Sweden Democrats’ leading representatives in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) are getting new assignments. There is no dissatisfaction with anyone, says the party’s outgoing group leader, Linda Lindberg
Turkey trial against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin postponed again
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Turkey trial against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin postponed again

The trial in Turkey against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been postponed for the fourth time. The court in Istanbul announced this, Dagens ETC writes
Swedish fighter jets to join NATO operation in Poland to help protect eastern flank
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Swedish fighter jets to join NATO operation in Poland to help protect eastern flank

Swedish fighter jets will participate in a NATO operation in Poland to help protect NATO's eastern flank, the government announced in a press release.
Speaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election
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Speaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election

Almost three weeks after the election, there is not even a rough sketch for a government. The parties seem as locked behind their red lines as on election night
Truth Commission urges state apology to Sami people for abuses, land loss and forced schooling
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Truth Commission urges state apology to Sami people for abuses, land loss and forced schooling

The interests of the Sami should be given special weight when weighed against other national interests - such as mines and wind power. The Riksdag and government should also immediately issue an apology to older Sami who were forced into nomadic schools or workhouses as children, urges the Truth Commission for the Sami People
Survey: Moderates widen lead over Sweden Democrats after election
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Survey: Moderates widen lead over Sweden Democrats after election

The Moderates' support is rising and the lead over the Sweden Democrats is growing, according to DN/Ipso's first voter barometer after the election.
New government still out of reach after Sweden’s election, here’s what has happened so far
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New government still out of reach after Sweden’s election, here’s what has happened so far

Just over two weeks have passed since the election, but a new government seems a long way off. Here is what has happened since election day
Åkesson wants Speaker to put Andersson to a vote in the Riksdag
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Åkesson wants Speaker to put Andersson to a vote in the Riksdag

S leader Magdalena Andersson has thrown in the towel, but Jimmie Åkesson (SD) still thinks the Riksdag should vote on her as a prime minister candidate. She went to the election to form a government with these four parties
Stockholm City Council calls extraordinary meeting over suspected election fraud
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Stockholm City Council calls extraordinary meeting over suspected election fraud

Politicians in the City of Stockholm have been called to an extraordinary municipal board meeting over suspected election fraud.
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