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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán.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.
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.
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. .
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 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.
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. .
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings
The Government Offices have initiated a review of the regulatory framework and routines for ministers' shareholdings. This is according to the Prime Minister's press secretary to TT.
Kinberg Batra to Review Her Former Role at County Administrative Board
Anna Kinberg Batra is assigned new tasks at the Government Offices' so-called elephant graveyard, where she is now placed, writes [Aftonbladet](https://www. aftonbladet.
Hultqvist Warns Thyberg Affair Damages Sweden's International Image
The Defence Committee's chairman Peter Hultqvist (S) warns that the Thyberg affair is damaging Sweden internationally. This naturally sends a shockwave through the international system and Sweden's cooperation with partners, he says.
Sweden's Security Adviser Resigns Over Sensitive Dating App Photos
Sweden's new national security adviser has left his position after just a few hours – due to pictures on a dating app. According to the Prime Minister, it is a "system failure" that the information did not come to light earlier.
Johan Pehrson Held Betsson Shares Amid Gaming Decision Controversy
Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) had shares in the gaming company Betsson in 2024 without reporting it to the Government Offices. The same year, he participated in a decision regarding gaming companies, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.
Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings
Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .
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