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Trump to raise car and truck tariffs on EU imports
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Trump to raise car and truck tariffs on EU imports

US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that he will raise import tariffs on cars and trucks from the EU next week. Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) believes the parties must try to reach an agreement
Government to distribute 2.7 billion kronor in humanitarian aid
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Government to distribute 2.7 billion kronor in humanitarian aid

The government is now distributing 2. 7 billion in humanitarian aid
Government provides SEK 50 million to International Vaccine Institute
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Government provides SEK 50 million to International Vaccine Institute

Following US cuts to vaccine programs in poor countries, the government is providing SEK 50 million in support to the International Vaccine Institute (IVI). The money will go towards, among other things, vaccine doses
Not just Ukraine - an attack on Swedish culture
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Not just Ukraine - an attack on Swedish culture

The government is providing 10 million kronor in cultural assistance to Gammelsvenskby in Ukraine.
Sweden to provide 70 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Lebanon
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Sweden to provide 70 million kronor in humanitarian aid to Lebanon

Sweden provides SEK 12 million for Ukraine's war-damaged cultural heritage
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Sweden provides SEK 12 million for Ukraine's war-damaged cultural heritage

The government is providing SEK 12 million for Ukraine's war-damaged cultural heritage. The funding is drawn from the development aid budget and will be used, among other things, to protect archaeological objects on the island of Chortytsia in the Dnipro River
Zara Larsson may receive this year's Swedish government music export award
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Zara Larsson may receive this year's Swedish government music export award

It's been a strong year for Swedish music worldwide. Ghost topped the US charts, Ludwig Göransson won an Oscar, and Zara Larsson had a major global breakthrough
Sweden links aid to Somalia to reduce immigration
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Sweden links aid to Somalia to reduce immigration

The government has adopted a new aid strategy for Somalia. It is intended to discourage immigration to Sweden and force Somalia to accept its citizens
Snuff ban causes concern, major interests at stake
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Snuff ban causes concern, major interests at stake

Taking a white pill in Paris can result in a large fine. There, it is described as a decisive blow against the powerful tobacco industry - but in Sweden it is seen as an attack on the Swedish self-image
New law bans white snus in France
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New law bans white snus in France

Are you going to welcome spring in Paris with a dab of white snuff under your lip? Then you might want to think again. France is banning white snuff from April 1
Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree
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Hattrick in trade - EU and Australia agree

Donald Trump's tariff threats are causing the EU to accelerate trade talks. Now a third major agreement is underway, with Australia taking the lead after agreements with South America and India
New 240 million SEK support package for Ukraine's youth
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New 240 million SEK support package for Ukraine's youth

The government has announced a new support package of almost a quarter of a billion kronor for young people in Ukraine.
Top Social Democrat opens to governing with the Moderates
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Top Social Democrat opens to governing with the Moderates

The Social Democrats' spokesperson on labour market policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, is open to the possibility that the party could sit in a future government with the Moderates, writes Di.
Sweden gives Lebanon 65 million kronor after UN appeal
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Sweden gives Lebanon 65 million kronor after UN appeal

The UN has appealed for emergency support to help approximately 800,000 Lebanese who have fled their homes during the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. Sweden is now providing 65 million kronor in a humanitarian aid package, according to Minister for Development Cooperation, Benjamin Dousa (M)
Dousa: Sweden has the muscle to act if the economic consequences of the Iran war worsen
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Dousa: Sweden has the muscle to act if the economic consequences of the Iran war worsen

Sweden has the muscle to act if the economic consequences of the Iran war worsen. That's what Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) says - but without offering any concrete proposals
Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing
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Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will be questioned by the Constitutional Committee this spring. Two cases concern former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm
Dousa: Swedish government stands up for snus after Austria proposes bans
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Dousa: Swedish government stands up for snus after Austria proposes bans

Austria wants to restrict sales of white snus and is preparing several new bans. This has angered the Swedish government, which has lodged a protest
Intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund: Politicians need more protection
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Intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund: Politicians need more protection

40 years have passed since Olof Palme was shot - and one day after a man was convicted of molestation and unlawful threats against two ministers. Politicians need more protection, says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund
Expert: Weak reasoning in verdict against activist over Hitler apples and IS doll
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Expert: Weak reasoning in verdict against activist over Hitler apples and IS doll

Freedom of expression expert Nils Funcke is critical of the verdict against the man convicted for actions involving "Hitler apples" and an IS doll outside ministers' homes. "I think the district court's reasoning is weak," he says
Despite protests, EU pushes ahead with Mercosur agreement
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Despite protests, EU pushes ahead with Mercosur agreement

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces the EU will provisionally apply the controversial trade agreement with South America. "Absolutely brilliant news," says Minister of Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M)
Man sentenced for Hitler apples and bloody doll left outside ministers' homes
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Man sentenced for Hitler apples and bloody doll left outside ministers' homes

The actions involving "Hitler apples" and an "IS" doll were illegal, according to Solna District Court. A 43-year-old man has been convicted of molesting Migration Minister Johan Forssell and of making unlawful threats against Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa
Sida director-general Jakob Granit resigns, says agency needs to be led by someone else
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Sida director-general Jakob Granit resigns, says agency needs to be led by someone else

The Swedish development agency Sida's director-general, Jakob Granit, is leaving his post, the government announced. Sida needs to be led by someone else, according to Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M)
TV4 defends Leif GW Persson after comments on threats to ministers
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TV4 defends Leif GW Persson after comments on threats to ministers

TV4 is defending Leif GW Persson after the criminologist's high-profile statements about threats to ministers. Some say he should retire, but we don't think so, TV4 CEO Fredrick Malmberg said
Leif GW Persson supports suspect in ministerial threats, criticized
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Leif GW Persson supports suspect in ministerial threats, criticized

Criminologist Leif GW Persson supports the man accused of placing apples painted with Hitler's face outside Migration Minister Johan Forssell's (M) door.
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