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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
Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment
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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
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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
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Beredskapslyftet Secures 1 Million Kronor for Ex-Northvolt Employees

Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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