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Sweden Seeks Clarity from US on $15 Million Aid Funds

Sweden is trying, together with Norway and the Netherlands, to get clarity on what will happen to a total of 15 million dollars, equivalent to 152 million kronor, which has been paid into the American aid agency Usaid. .

Sweden Seeks Clarity from US on $15 Million Aid Funds

Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

Sweden is increasing aid to Ukraine by 1. 4 billion kronor.

Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations.

EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The Minister on Trump's Tariff Threats: EU Must Respond

On Wednesday, they are expected to come into force – the US's 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum. At the same time, the EU's trade ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss the EU's competitiveness.

The Minister on Trump's Tariff Threats: EU Must Respond

Sweden provides 300 million to Gaza

Against the background of "the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza", the government has decided on a new support package of 300 million kronor, targeted at the civilian population on the Strip. .

Sweden provides 300 million to Gaza

Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

On Wednesday next week, 25-percent US tariffs on steel and aluminium will be introduced – if President Donald Trump gets his way. And he has hinted at much more than that.

Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

The EU Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, is visiting India to speed up a free trade agreement. Sweden will do the heavy lifting to get the agreement in place, promises Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

The Minister: Agreement with India important for Sweden

Sweden may change its aid after USA's announcement

The Government may come to reprioritize aid to the surrounding world if it turns out that the USA's planned cuts in its aid hit too hard on areas that are important to Sweden, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to Sveriges Radio Ekot. .

Sweden may change its aid after USA's announcement

Dousa on Trump's EU tariffs: We will respond

The USA will introduce penalty tariffs of 25 percent on products from the EU, announces President Donald Trump. The EU intends to respond "firmly".

Dousa on Trump's EU tariffs: We will respond

Million Support to Ukrainian Culture

The Ukrainian Institute in Sweden receives nine million kronor from the government to preserve and strengthen Ukrainian culture. .

Million Support to Ukrainian Culture

Doubts about US tariffs: Several cards to play

If the EU needs to respond to the US's announced tariffs, there is a great unity among the member states, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party). It is clear that we have several cards to play, he says to TT.

Doubts about US tariffs: Several cards to play

Trump's Steel Tariffs Only Weeks Away

USA's President Donald Trump signs a presidential order on tariffs of 25 percent on imports of steel and aluminium. They are expected to affect all countries, including Sweden.

Trump's Steel Tariffs Only Weeks Away

Wait and See – EU's Response to Trump's Tariff Threats

Wait and see what happens, is the EU's stance when it comes to the new US tariffs on steel and aluminum of 25 percent that President Donald Trump has threatened with over the weekend. Before the EU responds, both the EU and the Swedish government want to see clearer announcements about the US tariffs.

Wait and See – EU's Response to Trump's Tariff Threats

Million Support to Gasless in Moldova

Sweden is providing 100 million kronor to an energy vulnerability fund for Moldova. The money is intended to help households that have been severely affected by Russia's cessation of gas deliveries to the country.

Million Support to Gasless in Moldova

Dousa: Consequences of USAID shutdown being investigated

In a sudden move, the US aid agency USAID was shut down. Now, Swedish Sida is investigating what consequences the American decision may have, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).

Dousa: Consequences of USAID shutdown being investigated

Dousa on the Tariff Threat: We Have a Few Cards to Play

President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs against the EU is unfortunate, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M). But according to him, Sweden is prepared after the EU "has talked itself together", reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.

Dousa on the Tariff Threat: We Have a Few Cards to Play

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

The government is doubling the targeted support to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the region to 800 million kronor. At the same time, the core support to the refugee organization Unrwa is being abolished.

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

The Minister: Israel has a damned responsibility

Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M) has visited Palestinian areas and demands that more supplies are allowed through to Gaza. Israel as an occupying power has a damned responsibility to also follow international law, he says.

The Minister: Israel has a damned responsibility

New Swedish Support to Gaza Ahead of Winter

The Government has decided on additional humanitarian aid to Gaza of 40 million kronor. The aid, which goes to the UN's children's organization Unicef, will be used, among other things, for supplies during the winter.

New Swedish Support to Gaza Ahead of Winter

Sweden supports Ukraine with 110 million

The Government has decided on a new support package of 110 million kronor to Ukraine's humanitarian initiative "Grain from Ukraine". .

Sweden supports Ukraine with 110 million

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

The EU's large and drawn-out trade agreement with Latin America is getting closer - despite France still saying no. Signing is expected at the summit in Montevideo.

Mercosur agreement near – EU base on site

Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was to meet South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol on Friday. But since the country has been plunged into political chaos, the trip is cancelled.

Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"

Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Japan and had planned to visit South Korea together with three other ministers on Thursday. After a military state of emergency has been introduced in South Korea, it is unclear whether the visit can take place.

Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

He becomes the new CEO of the Federation of Swedish Enterprises

Magnus Demervall becomes the new CEO of Företagarna, writes the trade organization in a press release. Demervall, who was previously an entrepreneur, chief of staff at the Ministry of Enterprise and active within the Center Party, comes most recently from the role as vice CEO for the Danish energy company Ørsted's Swedish operations.

He becomes the new CEO of the Federation of Swedish Enterprises