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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
Trump Withdraws EU Medicine Tariff Threat, Signals Lower Rates
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Trump Withdraws EU Medicine Tariff Threat, Signals Lower Rates

USA's president Donald Trump backs down from his previous threats of having even higher tariffs for among other things, medicines, appears in a statement from the White House. It is a small step in the right direction, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT
Europe Accused of Secretly Funding Controversial Gaza Aid Program
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Europe Accused of Secretly Funding Controversial Gaza Aid Program

The financing of the heavily criticized US- and Israel-supported GHF, which handles food distribution in Gaza, is largely shrouded in secrecy. Now, a representative of the organization claims that they receive money from several Western European countries – who want to remain anonymous
Sweden and EU Redraw Trade Routes Amid New US Tariffs
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Sweden and EU Redraw Trade Routes Amid New US Tariffs

Today, the new tariffs on exports to the USA begin to apply. At the same time, Sweden and the EU are now breaking ground for new trade routes
EU Postpones US Tariff Countermeasures but Remains Prepared
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EU Postpones US Tariff Countermeasures but Remains Prepared

The EU has postponed the planned countermeasures against the USA in the customs issue for six months. But Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa clarifies that the union's weapons are still loaded
Dousa Highlights Concerns Over US-EU Trade Volatility
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Dousa Highlights Concerns Over US-EU Trade Volatility

The unpredictability is problematic, says Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) about the new customs messages from the USA.
Government Seeks Social Democrats' Support to Pressure Israel
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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
Israel Holds Key to Ending Gaza Starvation Crisis, Says Minister Dousa
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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)
Dousa: EU-US Customs Deal Not Ideal, Sweden Seeks More Reductions
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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
Social Democrats Propose International Rescue Fleet for Gaza Aid
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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.
EU-USA Customs Agreement Offers Predictability but No Wealth Boost
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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
Dousa Urges Swift Action on Gaza Humanitarian Corridors
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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 Questions Effectiveness of Israel's Aerial Aid to Gaza
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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).
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