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The government is drastically cutting the aid budget.
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The government is drastically cutting the aid budget.

The government is reducing Sida's allocation by four billion kronor next year. - It is not a decision we have made with great joy, says Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M)
The government's new initiative: "Made with Sweden"
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The government's new initiative: "Made with Sweden"

The government is launching a new initiative called “Made with Sweden. ” It is about continuing to stand up for free trade and partnership in a time of growing protectionism, according to Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M)
50 million allocated for the urgent needs of children in Gaza
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50 million allocated for the urgent needs of children in Gaza

The government is allocating 50 million kronor of Sweden's humanitarian support for Gaza to ensure children's urgent needs ahead of the winter, the government said in a press release.
Harsh criticism of restricted aid: "Abandoning"
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Harsh criticism of restricted aid: "Abandoning"

Aid to five countries is being cut in favor of Ukraine. Aid organizations and the opposition are strongly critical of the government's decision
Sweden is phasing out aid – embassies are being closed
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Sweden is phasing out aid – embassies are being closed

The government is phasing out aid to Bolivia, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Mozambique. At the same time, embassies in three of the countries are being closed
Sweden gives billion in winter package to Ukraine
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Sweden gives billion in winter package to Ukraine

Sweden is donating just over 1. 1 billion kronor to Ukraine, the government announces
Forssell wants to deport more criminals to Syria
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Forssell wants to deport more criminals to Syria

The government wants to send back convicted criminals to Syria and visited the country earlier this week. We have taken steps to expand our cooperation on criminal deportations, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns
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Swedish ministers in Syria: Want to increase returns

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) are visiting Syria. Among other things, it is about increasing returns, and that it is "central to be on site," they say in a comment
Dousa wants to reorient aid – more emergency aid
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Dousa wants to reorient aid – more emergency aid

Done: Colombia buys Gripen in multi-billion dollar deal
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Done: Colombia buys Gripen in multi-billion dollar deal

Saab has signed an agreement with the Colombian government for an order for 17 Jas Gripen E/F. The Swedish people should feel proud, says Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M)
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
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