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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.
Trump will raise global tariffs to 15 percent
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Trump will raise global tariffs to 15 percent

US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he has decided to raise global tariffs to 15 percent. The announcement has been met with criticism from Sweden
Dousa: Prepared for Trump to Use Other Tools
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Dousa: Prepared for Trump to Use Other Tools

Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) welcomes the announcement that the US Supreme Court has struck down Donald Trump's trade tariffs on other countries. At the same time, he warns that "it is too early to shout 'hello'" and says the White House has the tools to reintroduce higher tariffs
Prosecutor seeks prison for threats against ministers Johan Forssell and Benjamin Dousa
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Prosecutor seeks prison for threats against ministers Johan Forssell and Benjamin Dousa

Prosecutor Carl Mellberg is seeking imprisonment for a 43-year-old man from the activist group Rojava Committees, who is charged with unlawful threats against Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M). The man denies the charge and claims that the actions fall within the scope of freedom of expression
Sweden wants to guarantee more billions for Ukraine
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Sweden wants to guarantee more billions for Ukraine

The government wants Sweden to guarantee a 2. 5 billion SEK loan to Ukraine through the World Bank
Sida to persuade countries to accept deportees
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Sida to persuade countries to accept deportees

Aid should be used as a carrot-and-stick approach to get countries of origin to accept deportees and to increase returns from Sweden. This is one of the government's messages to the development assistance agency Sida this year
All but one minister are running in the parliamentary election
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All but one minister are running in the parliamentary election

Only the Minister for the Elderly and Social Insurance, Anna Tenje (M), is not running for the Riksdag, reports Altinget. Other ministers are running in the autumn elections
Dousa: 10 million kronor for democracy work in Iran
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Dousa: 10 million kronor for democracy work in Iran

The government has decided to provide ten million kronor in support to human rights defenders, democracy advocates and other actors working to increase freedom of expression in Iran.
Government provides one billion kronor in energy support to icy Ukraine
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Government provides one billion kronor in energy support to icy Ukraine

The government is providing one billion kronor in energy support to Ukraine. Severe cold is gripping Kyiv and many other cities, while Russia has destroyed large parts of Ukraine's energy and electricity infrastructure through its attacks
Gravel in the EU's trade plan - Mercosur agreement goes to court
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Gravel in the EU's trade plan - Mercosur agreement goes to court

The EU's major trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in Latin America could be significantly delayed. The deal will first have to be reviewed by the EU's Court of Justice
Dousa says tariff threat worse this time
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Dousa says tariff threat worse this time

About a year ago, U. S
Clear yes to major trade agreement between the EU and South America
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Clear yes to major trade agreement between the EU and South America

A sufficient majority of EU countries back the EU's major trade deal with South America. However, resistance remains strong
Sweden to provide SEK 800 million in aid to Gaza amid urgent need
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Sweden to provide SEK 800 million in aid to Gaza amid urgent need

The government has decided that Sweden will continue to provide SEK 800 million in assistance to the civilian population in Gaza in 2026.
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)
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