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Constitutional Committee Delays Review of Landerholm Case
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Constitutional Committee Delays Review of Landerholm Case

The Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) is awaiting the legal process before the case with Henrik Landerholm is reviewed. Otherwise, we cannot complete a review of the whole and we believe that will be unfortunate in this case, says Chairman Ida Karkiainen (S)
Red-Green Coalition Wins Norway Election as Far Right Gains
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Red-Green Coalition Wins Norway Election as Far Right Gains

The red-greens with the Labour Party at the forefront win the election in Norway. The Right makes a disaster election while the right-wing populist Progress Party makes its best result so far
Derailed Trains in Sweden Disrupt Traffic for Weeks
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Derailed Trains in Sweden Disrupt Traffic for Weeks

Two freight trains – one loaded with ammunition – have derailed in the rainstorm that is hitting parts of the Norrland coast. All passenger train traffic will be affected for several weeks, says Peter Jonsson, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration
Kristersson's Trust Damaged Despite Landerholm's Acquittal
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Kristersson's Trust Damaged Despite Landerholm's Acquittal

The acquittal of Henrik Landerholm is a relief for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). But the trust is damaged – and the case can live on into the election year, according to professor of political science Tommy Möller
Defense Expert Surprised by Acquittal of Former Adviser
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Defense Expert Surprised by Acquittal of Former Adviser

Jörgen Holmlund, teacher at the Defence University, is amazed that the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm was acquitted by the court for his negligence. With the greatest probability, it is a matter of really crisp actions, he says
Prosecutor Likely to Appeal Acquittal of Ex-Security Adviser Landerholm
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Prosecutor Likely to Appeal Acquittal of Ex-Security Adviser Landerholm

The information was covered by secrecy and has been disclosed, the court notes. But the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm is still acquitted of his negligence
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Andersson Vows to Halt Gang Recruitment if Social Democrats Win
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Andersson Vows to Halt Gang Recruitment if Social Democrats Win

S-leader Magdalena Andersson promises to stop the new recruitment to the gangs if the red-greens win the election next year. I promise to do my utmost to take control of the development of society and unite our nation, she says in her keynote speech
Left Party Reports PM Kristersson Over Confidential Document Incident
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Left Party Reports PM Kristersson Over Confidential Document Incident

The Left Party reports Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to the Constitutional Committee after DN's revelation that a folder with confidential documents was left at Arlanda.
Confidential Folder Left at Arlanda After PM's Nato Meeting
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Confidential Folder Left at Arlanda After PM's Nato Meeting

A folder with confidential documents was left at Arlanda by a government official in connection with the prime minister's Nato meeting in Turkey 2022, reports Dagens Nyheter.
Kristersson Responds to SVT's Questions on Landerholm Trial with Irritation
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Kristersson Responds to SVT's Questions on Landerholm Trial with Irritation

Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) got questions about the former security council and childhood friend Henrik Landerholm, who is now on trial, in SVT's Agenda. But the questions did not go home with the Prime Minister, who answered with noticeable irritation
Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting
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Government Faces Criticism Over Costly Unused Venue for Customs Meeting

After the summer's Swedish customs meeting between the USA and China, the Government Offices are forced to pay over half a million in cancellation fees for a course room that was never used, reports SR Ekot which has requested invoices.
Secret Documents Found in CEO's Desk Amid Swedish Security Trial
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Secret Documents Found in CEO's Desk Amid Swedish Security Trial

The secret documents that Sweden's former security adviser left behind at a conference center were handled by several staff members and stored for a time in the CEO's desk drawer.
Henrik Landerholm Faces Court Over Security Document Negligence
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Henrik Landerholm Faces Court Over Security Document Negligence

According to the prosecutors, Henrik Landerholm's forgotten papers could have damaged Sweden's security. I have no excuse for the Gällöf incident, says Sweden's former security adviser in court
Henrik Landerholm Trial Begins Amid Secrecy Over Security Documents
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Henrik Landerholm Trial Begins Amid Secrecy Over Security Documents

After the mess, the main trial in court against Sweden's former national security adviser is now beginning. But much of what is said in the courtroom we will probably not know due to the secrecy surrounding his former job
Medicine Tariffs Raise Concerns; Few Swedish Firms Plan US Move
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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
Niclas Kvarnström Appointed as New National Security Adviser
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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
Sweden Secures Exemptions for Five Goods from EU Tariff List
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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
Prison Service Warns of Challenges with New Conditional Release Rules
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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
Kristersson Supports Forssell Amid Family Controversy
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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
Busch: Government Maintains Consistent Standards on Extremism
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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
Ranstorp: Young Relative's Involvement Lessens Security Concerns
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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
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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
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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
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