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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

Niclas Kvarnström Appointed as New National Security Adviser

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs diplomat Niclas Kvarnström will become new national security advisor, confirms the Government Offices. He will be the third on the post in less than a year.

Niclas Kvarnström Appointed as New National Security Adviser

Sweden Secures Exemptions for Five Goods from EU Tariff List

Five products from Swedish industry are now being removed from the countermeasure package that the EU plans to implement if the USA introduces 30-percent tariffs on August 1. - That we got it through has saved jobs within Swedish industry, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Sweden Secures Exemptions for Five Goods from EU Tariff List

Prison Service Warns of Challenges with New Conditional Release Rules

The Government wants to already by the turn of the year increase the requirements for conditional release for prison sentenced. But the Prison and Probation Service warns that the agency will not have time.

Prison Service Warns of Challenges with New Conditional Release Rules

Kristersson Supports Forssell Amid Family Controversy

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that the Minister for Migration can remain in the government. ”Of course, I still have confidence in Johan Forssell”, he says in a written comment to TT.

Kristersson Supports Forssell Amid Family Controversy

Busch: Government Maintains Consistent Standards on Extremism

The Minister for Migration's teenage son has been involved in right-wing extremist circles. It is an incredibly serious situation, says Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch.

Busch: Government Maintains Consistent Standards on Extremism

Ranstorp: Young Relative's Involvement Lessens Security Concerns

That a minister has a close relative who is reported to be active in the extreme right can both affect security and undermine trust in the government, according to terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp. But that it concerns a young person means that the situation is considered somewhat less serious.

Ranstorp: Young Relative's Involvement Lessens Security Concerns

Swedish Minister's Relative Linked to Extreme Right Activities

A minister in the Swedish government has a close relative who is active in the extreme right and has had dealings with Nazi organizations, writes Expo. According to the magazine, the Security Service (Säpo) has not been aware of the situation.

Swedish Minister's Relative Linked to Extreme Right Activities

Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns

If the security cooperation between the USA and Europe is to persist, Europe had better quickly train soldiers who are ready for battle, believes the political scientist and security expert Stephen Brooks. If Russia attacks again, the USA wants to avoid sending hundreds of thousands of ground soldiers.

Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns

Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment

Sweden will invest a record amount in its defense in the coming years. But there is a risk that the increases will be eaten up by higher prices, warns the Swedish Armed Forces' chief of operations.

Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment

Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson will become Minister of Education, but will also take care of integration issues. I understand that it will be tough, she says.

Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister

Beredskapslyftet Secures 1 Million Kronor for Ex-Northvolt Employees

The project Beredskapslyftet receives an additional one million kronor to find new jobs for former employees of Northvolt, as stated in a press release from the Government Offices. "Their effort can facilitate the business sector to take advantage of many people's unique competence.

Beredskapslyftet Secures 1 Million Kronor for Ex-Northvolt Employees

Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) brushes off the criticism and the government accuses S of lying.

Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Poland risks a political deadlock after the opposition's victory in the presidential election. But the government is still optimistic.

Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Fire Extinguished at Stockholm's Royal Academy of Fine Arts

A fire broke out in an electrical cabinet in the premises of the Academy of Fine Arts in central Stockholm on Saturday afternoon but could be extinguished shortly afterwards. .

Fire Extinguished at Stockholm's Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed.

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed.

Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is deeply affected after the news of a staff member's death. .

Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry

Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares

Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (Christian Democrats) was involved in making a decision about a wind farm while he owned shares in the company in question, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot. This is starting to smell like corruption, says the Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin.

Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares

Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices

The Security Service has two separate ongoing criminal investigations against staff at the Government Offices. One person is suspected of espionage and another of unauthorized handling of confidential information.

Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices

Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case

The Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) comments on the release of the suspected spy, who is allegedly a top diplomat. It is clear that the suspected crime is serious, says Strömmer.

Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case

Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest

The suspected spy diplomat who was arrested during a raid on Sunday has been released on bail. He has now been taken to hospital.

Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest

Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital

The diplomat suspected of espionage who was apprehended during a raid on Sunday has been released. He has now been taken to hospital.

Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital

Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation

Tobias Thyberg resigned just hours after being appointed as the new national security adviser. According to information to SVT, Säpo investigating a possible link between the resignation and the person who was arrested over the weekend suspected of espionage.

Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation