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ICA and Coop will highlight Ukrainian products
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ICA and Coop will highlight Ukrainian products

Swedish food giants Ica and Coop will highlight products from Ukrainian producers in hundreds of stores.
More Sudan aid – "the worst place on earth"
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More Sudan aid – "the worst place on earth"

The government is earmarking an additional 100 million kronor for humanitarian efforts in war-torn Sudan. This will make a big difference for the most vulnerable people on the planet right now, says Minister of International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) to TT
Expert: Sweden can pressure the United Arab Emirates
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Expert: Sweden can pressure the United Arab Emirates

Over the past ten years, Sweden has exported military equipment to the United Arab Emirates for almost 20 billion kronor. Now critical voices are being raised against the export due to the country's actions in Sudan
The government changes support for Serbia
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The government changes support for Serbia

The government is not satisfied with developments in Serbia. Now, parts of the support to state authorities in the country are being discontinued and resources are being reallocated to strengthen civil society
SD calls Sida to committee after Hamas information
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SD calls Sida to committee after Hamas information

The Sweden Democrats are calling Sida's Director General Jakob Granit to the Foreign Affairs Committee after information about Hamas money. The mere suspicion is a "national scandal", writes SD leader Mattias Karlsson on Expressen Debatt
Economist: “Important but fragile agreement”
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Economist: “Important but fragile agreement”

The trade agreement between the US and China has an important symbolic value – but it is naive to believe that all problems have been solved, according to SEB economist Robert Bergqvist. One must not forget that this is an extremely complex relationship, he says
US and China agree on metals – silent on AI chips
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US and China agree on metals – silent on AI chips

The US is lowering “fentanyl tariffs” on Chinese goods and China is postponing restrictions on rare earth metals. The metals were the most important announcement, according to Swedish Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa: An incredibly important input for Swedish companies
Criticism of Dousa: Mistakes about Hamas connections
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Criticism of Dousa: Mistakes about Hamas connections

Swedish aid money has gone to the Palestinian organization ICHR, which has connections to Hamas, which is labeled a terrorist organization, Benjamin Dousa (M) stated on Friday. The organization itself denies the accusation, writes Dagens Nyheter
Dousa Maintains Confidence in Sida Amid Hamas Funding Allegations
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Dousa Maintains Confidence in Sida Amid Hamas Funding Allegations

Sida's managing director Jakob Granit was summoned to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Monday, after reports that Swedish aid funds may have gone to an organization with links to the terrorist-designated Hamas. I have continued confidence in Sida, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa after the meeting
Sida Investigates Allegations of Aid Funds Linked to Hamas
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Sida Investigates Allegations of Aid Funds Linked to Hamas

Sida's Director-General Jakob Granit is now commenting on the Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) information that Swedish aid funds have gone to an organization with ties to Hamas.
Swedish Aid Funds Linked to Hamas-Associated Organization
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Swedish Aid Funds Linked to Hamas-Associated Organization

Swedish aid funds have gone to the Palestinian organization ICHR which has ties to the terrorist-designated Hamas and Islamic Jihad, reports aid minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to Aftonbladet.
Dousa and Forssell Face Constitutional Review Over Somalia Aid Deal
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Dousa and Forssell Face Constitutional Review Over Somalia Aid Deal

The Green party reports Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) and his predecessor Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) to the Committee on the Constitution.
Sweden and Somalia Reach Controversial Aid Agreement
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Sweden and Somalia Reach Controversial Aid Agreement

Swedish aid to Somalia was redirected to projects near the Somali prime minister's office in exchange for Somalia to take back forcibly deported citizens, shows an investigation from Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Ukraine Secures Over 1 Billion Kronor for Winter Energy Support
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Ukraine Secures Over 1 Billion Kronor for Winter Energy Support

The Government allocates 1. 1 billion kronor further for a civilian support package to Ukraine
Doctors Without Borders Exits Gaza City Amid Israeli Offensive
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Doctors Without Borders Exits Gaza City Amid Israeli Offensive

Doctors without borders (MSF) leave Gaza city due to Israel's extended military offensive.
EU to Respond if US Imposes 100% Medicine Tariffs
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EU to Respond if US Imposes 100% Medicine Tariffs

The EU will act strongly if the US introduces medicine tariffs of 100 percent, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT. We have a paused countermeasures package that is ready to be used and can be activated quickly, he says
Sweden Increases Humanitarian Aid with 775 Million Kronor Package
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Sweden Increases Humanitarian Aid with 775 Million Kronor Package

The Government and Sida are now presenting a package of 775 million kronor in humanitarian aid. The focus is on more support to Ukraine and life-saving efforts
Government Proposes Increased Export Credit Guarantees for Swedish Companies
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Government Proposes Increased Export Credit Guarantees for Swedish Companies

The Government wants to reduce the risks for Swedish export companies and proposes that the so-called guarantee framework at the Export Credit Council be increased.
Sweden Redirects Myanmar Aid to Support Ukraine
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Sweden Redirects Myanmar Aid to Support Ukraine

Sweden will phase out its aid to Myanmar and in the long term terminate the development cooperation with the country, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs writes in a press release.
Kristersson Awaits Response from SD's Stegrud on Controversial Post
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Kristersson Awaits Response from SD's Stegrud on Controversial Post

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) still does not think that the SD top Jessica Stegrud has explained her notorious post on X. No, I don't think so, he says
Jessica Stegrud Responds to Criticism Over Controversial Tweet
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Jessica Stegrud Responds to Criticism Over Controversial Tweet

SD leader Jessica Stegrud is now responding to the criticism against her controversial post on X, in connection with the debate about Sweden's cultural canon. She calls it a "poorly phrased tweet” that was not meant to offend anyone
Dousa Criticizes Stegrud's Comment on Swedish Cultural Debate
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Dousa Criticizes Stegrud's Comment on Swedish Cultural Debate

Also, Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) criticizes the SD politician Jessica Stegrud. The comment from Stegrud "felt", he writes in DN
Dousa on Verdict: Tariffs Likely to Persist Despite Court Ruling
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Dousa on Verdict: Tariffs Likely to Persist Despite Court Ruling

Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) welcomes that a court in the USA has ruled that the majority of the tariffs the Trump administration has introduced this year are illegal.
Dousa Calls Gaza Situation Apocalyptic Amid Famine Crisis
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Dousa Calls Gaza Situation Apocalyptic Amid Famine Crisis

Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) says that he has difficulty finding words after IPC's message that fully developed famine prevails in parts of Gaza. ”What is happening in Gaza now is apocalyptic”, he says in a written comment
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