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Government Seeks Social Democrats' Support to Pressure Israel

The Government invites the Socialdemokraterna to a cooperation to put pressure on Israel, writes Aftonbladet. We are trying to convince more countries to sharpen the tone towards Israel.
Government Seeks Social Democrats' Support to Pressure Israel

Israel Holds Key to Ending Gaza Starvation Crisis, Says Minister Dousa

The situation in Gaza is described as increasingly acute and aid organizations are warning of starvation. It is only the Israeli government that can get rid of the starvation in Gaza, says Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
Israel Holds Key to Ending Gaza Starvation Crisis, Says Minister Dousa

Dousa: EU-US Customs Deal Not Ideal, Sweden Seeks More Reductions

Sweden will drive on to have more goods covered by lower customs duties, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party). The agreement is not entirely clear – among other things, medicines are not included in the customs agreement.
Dousa: EU-US Customs Deal Not Ideal, Sweden Seeks More Reductions

Social Democrats Propose International Rescue Fleet for Gaza Aid

The Social Democrats want to send supplies to the distressed population of Gaza with an international rescue fleet. .
Social Democrats Propose International Rescue Fleet for Gaza Aid

EU-USA Customs Agreement Offers Predictability but No Wealth Boost

The customs agreement between the EU and the USA creates, according to Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party), "some predictability" for Sweden's part. "This agreement makes no one richer, but is perhaps the least bad alternative", he says in a written comment to TT.
EU-USA Customs Agreement Offers Predictability but No Wealth Boost

Dousa Urges Swift Action on Gaza Humanitarian Corridors

Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) welcomes the announcement of humanitarian corridors and pauses in the fighting in Gaza. ”Now it needs to be put into practice”, he says.
Dousa Urges Swift Action on Gaza Humanitarian Corridors

Dousa Questions Effectiveness of Israel's Aerial Aid to Gaza

The Israeli military announced on Friday that they will allow emergency aid to Gaza from the air – which is met with skepticism from Sweden's Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party). .
Dousa Questions Effectiveness of Israel's Aerial Aid to Gaza

US-EU Tariff Negotiations Enter Critical Phase, Says Swedish Minister

Sweden voted yes when EU countries approved countermeasures against the USA's tariffs worth over 1,000 billion kronor. Intensive negotiations are underway to reach a trade agreement before the end of the month.
US-EU Tariff Negotiations Enter Critical Phase, Says Swedish Minister

Thailand and Cambodia Urged to De-escalate Border Tensions

The Thai air force has attacked military targets in Cambodia in connection with the clashes in a disputed border area between the countries. At least eleven Thai civilians have been killed, including children, according to Thai authorities.
Thailand and Cambodia Urged to De-escalate Border Tensions

Aid Groups Urge Action to Prevent Mass Starvation in Gaza

Over 100 aid organizations, including Save the Children and Doctors without Borders, warn that mass starvation is spreading in Gaza and they receive support from the World Health Organization. Israel does not want to be held responsible for starvation in Gaza and instead points out terrorist-stamped Hamas.
Aid Groups Urge Action to Prevent Mass Starvation in Gaza

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.
Sweden Secures Exemptions for Five Goods from EU Tariff List

EU Ready to Respond to US Tariff Threats with Confidence

Dare to be tough, urges Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) when EU countries sigh over the latest tariff threat from Donald Trump. New talks with the USA are already underway.
EU Ready to Respond to US Tariff Threats with Confidence

Dousa Seeks EU Support for Tariff Countermeasures Against US

Increase the tariffs against the USA on certain goods, and reduce the tariffs on the same type of goods from other countries. Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) hopes to get the other EU countries to join in on a countermeasure against President Trump's tariff threats.
Dousa Seeks EU Support for Tariff Countermeasures Against US

Kristersson Warns of Losses in US-EU Trade Conflict

The Government "regrets the US decision" on import duties of 30 percent against the EU, writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in a comment. Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) says that the decision is a strong escalation from the US side.
Kristersson Warns of Losses in US-EU Trade Conflict

Trump Warns EU of 30 Percent Tariffs Amid Trade Talks

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening to introduce 30-percent import duties on goods from the EU as of August 1, he writes on his social media platform Truth Social. The threat comes at the same time as the USA and the EU are negotiating a trade agreement.
Trump Warns EU of 30 Percent Tariffs Amid Trade Talks

EU-US Tariff Talks in Critical Phase, Says Trade Minister Dousa

The EU's negotiations on tariffs with the USA are in a "critical situation, hour by hour", according to Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa. He assesses that Sweden is not particularly threatened by the new 50-percent tariffs on copper that the USA's president Donald Trump has announced.
EU-US Tariff Talks in Critical Phase, Says Trade Minister Dousa

EU-US Customs Talks in Critical Phase Amid Trade War Concerns

A new round of talks between the EU and the USA to avoid a full-scale customs war has begun, with single days left on President Donald Trump's so-called customs pause. We are in a critical situation right now, says Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
EU-US Customs Talks in Critical Phase Amid Trade War Concerns

Sweden Commits 8.2 Billion Kronor to Support World's Poorest Nations

Sweden will contribute 8. 2 billion kronor to the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's fund for the poorest countries.
Sweden Commits 8.2 Billion Kronor to Support World's Poorest Nations

Håkan Jevrell Resigns as State Secretary Amid Job Application

Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) state secretary Håkan Jevrell is leaving his post, writes [Expressen. ](https://www.
Håkan Jevrell Resigns as State Secretary Amid Job Application

US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

USA has come up with a new bid on tariffs to the EU Commission. The EU leaders have not yet agreed on any response – some want to see a quick settlement while others want to see all tariffs removed.
US Proposes New Tariff Bid as EU Seeks Extended Negotiation Pause

Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Ilya Salmanzadeh receives the government's music export prize. The star producer is the man behind famous hit songs with Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.
Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action

For just under a week ago, the activist Greta Thunberg came home from Israel. Now she is demonstrating for the Palestinians' cause in Stockholm.
Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action

Foreign Minister: Starvation in Warfare is a War Crime

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says that it is crucial that food, water and medicines reach into Gaza. Using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare constitutes a war crime, she says.
Foreign Minister: Starvation in Warfare is a War Crime

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.
Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision
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