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Sweden Maintains No Support for UNRWA in Gaza Despite Aid Calls

Sweden's government has no plans to resume support to the UN agency Unrwa's operations in Gaza, despite a call from five major aid organizations. If we assess that Unrwa is an organization that can also channel Swedish support in an effective way, we can consider a reprioritization, says Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa to TT.
Sweden Maintains No Support for UNRWA in Gaza Despite Aid Calls

Finance Minister Welcomes Halt to US Tariffs

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) welcomes the federal court's decision to stop the comprehensive tariffs that the USA's President Donald Trump has introduced or threatened with. Also, Minister for Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa) thinks it is a positive message.
Finance Minister Welcomes Halt to US Tariffs

Sweden Urged to Resume UNRWA Support for Gaza Aid

The UN agency Unrwa is crucial for emergency aid to Gaza and Sweden must swiftly resume assistance to the organization, urge five major aid organizations. .
Sweden Urged to Resume UNRWA Support for Gaza Aid

New Prize Announced to Honor Civilian Efforts for Ukraine

The Government is introducing a price to acknowledge organizations, individuals, and groups of people who have carried out civilian efforts for Ukraine. .
New Prize Announced to Honor Civilian Efforts for Ukraine

Minister Dousa Criticizes Israeli Statements on Gaza Evictions

Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) is sharpening his tone towards the Israeli government. He condemns statements about evicting residents in Gaza from the area and demands that at least 800 humanitarian aid trucks be let into Gaza every day.
Minister Dousa Criticizes Israeli Statements on Gaza Evictions

Social Democrats Report Dousa to Constitutional Committee Over Gaza Aid

The Social Democratic Party is reporting the Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa (M), to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) due to the government's stopped aid to the UN agency Unrwa in Gaza, reports Dagens Nyheter. .
Social Democrats Report Dousa to Constitutional Committee Over Gaza Aid

Europe Ready to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats with Strong Economic Stance

Europe has strong economic muscles and will give the USA a resolute answer to Donald Trump's new tariff threats, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa. If we don't get that they are actually ready to sit down for serious negotiations, then Europe will not back down.
Europe Ready to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats with Strong Economic Stance

EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

The EU is doing as Sweden and is supporting the threatened closure of Radio Free Europe. > We are preparing a contract of 5.
EU Allocates 5.5 Million Euros to Support Radio Free Europe

UN: 14,000 Gaza Infants Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

Around 100 UN trucks with emergency aid have been permitted to roll into Gaza on Tuesday. The UN estimates that 14,000 infants are suffering from acute malnutrition.
UN: 14,000 Gaza Infants Face Acute Malnutrition Crisis

Supermarkets to Boost Availability of Ukrainian Products

The food industry is to make it easier for people to choose Ukrainian in the supermarket. More goods are to be imported from the war-torn country.
Supermarkets to Boost Availability of Ukrainian Products

EU Customs Dispute with Poland Delays Ukraine Trade Agreement

War-torn Ukraine risks getting hit by a customs blow from the EU in a few weeks. The trade agreement signed with the country after the Russian attack in 2022 expires on June 5 – and Poland is slowing down the introduction of a new agreement.
EU Customs Dispute with Poland Delays Ukraine Trade Agreement

Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister

The USA has started signaling interest in a customs agreement with the EU. But according to Sweden's Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M), the risk is great that they won't make it in time - when President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff pause expires.
Trump's Tariff Pause with EU Likely to Extend, Says Swedish Minister

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

The Government will at a ministerial meeting in Brussels take the initiative to start negotiations on a trade agreement with Australia again. We want new trade routes for our companies, it is extra important now, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

Saab Shares Bought by State Secretary Before Gripen Jet Deal with Hungary

State Secretary Diana Janse (The Moderate Party) bought shares in Saab the day before Sweden signed a billion-dollar agreement on new Jas fighter jets with Hungary, reports Aftonbladet. .
Saab Shares Bought by State Secretary Before Gripen Jet Deal with Hungary

Economist: US-China Tariffs Lower Than Expected During Pause

That the tariffs between the USA and China are being reduced as much during an announced tariff pause is a relief for the global financial markets, states Danske Bank's senior strategist Maria Landeborn. It is a pause with lower tariffs than what I believe anyone had dared to believe and hope for, she says.
Economist: US-China Tariffs Lower Than Expected During Pause

EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs

As a response to the various tariffs imposed by the USA in the ongoing trade war, the EU has today presented a 218-page long list of goods that may be affected by countermeasures. The list is both a carrot and a stick, according to Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party).
EU's Trade Response: Carrot and Stick Approach to US Tariffs

Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Sweden is supporting Radio Free Europe, threatened with closure, with 20 million kronor. We are showing the way and hope that more will follow, says Minister for Development Cooperation and Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) to TT.
Sweden Pledges 20 Million Kronor to Support Radio Free Europe

Sweden Funds Ukrainian University Research for EU Membership Path

Sweden is supporting the Ukrainian university Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) with 23. 6 million kronor for research and education that will facilitate the country's path towards EU membership.
Sweden Funds Ukrainian University Research for EU Membership Path

Minister Benjamin Dousa Shelters in Kyiv Bomb Shelter Amid Russian Attacks

Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) was forced to seek shelter in Kyiv when Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital. .
Minister Benjamin Dousa Shelters in Kyiv Bomb Shelter Amid Russian Attacks

Sweden to Support Rebuilding of Historic Gammalsvenskby in Ukraine

Sweden has signed to support the rebuilding of Gammalsvenskby in Ukraine, which has been severely affected by Russia's ongoing war. .
Sweden to Support Rebuilding of Historic Gammalsvenskby in Ukraine

The Government Establishes a "Customs Hotline" for Companies

The Government is to create a kind of customs hotline for companies that feel uncertainty about the USA's trade tariffs. .
The Government Establishes a "Customs Hotline" for Companies

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

The government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days to Boost Trade Talks with EU

The USA is pausing tariffs for 90 days for countries that have not introduced retaliatory tariffs against the country, writes President Donald Trump on Truth Social. According to the White House, the pause is "universal" and thus also applies to the EU.
Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days to Boost Trade Talks with EU

Sweden Secures Tariff Exemption for Key Industrial Goods

Kaolin, an important commodity in Swedish industry, is exempted from the EU tariffs that are to respond to the American duties on steel and aluminium from Europe, according to the government. .
Sweden Secures Tariff Exemption for Key Industrial Goods
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