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Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Japan and had planned to visit South Korea together with three other ministers on Thursday. After a military state of emergency has been introduced in South Korea, it is unclear whether the visit can take place.

Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

He becomes the new CEO of the Federation of Swedish Enterprises

Magnus Demervall becomes the new CEO of Företagarna, writes the trade organization in a press release. Demervall, who was previously an entrepreneur, chief of staff at the Ministry of Enterprise and active within the Center Party, comes most recently from the role as vice CEO for the Danish energy company Ørsted's Swedish operations.

He becomes the new CEO of the Federation of Swedish Enterprises

Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

Europe's trade ministers are getting nervous ahead of Donald Trump's return as president in the USA. We should not stir up trouble, Sweden urges.

Trump anxiety in the EU over US tariffs

Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden continues to contribute with money to three important UN funds linked to the climate transition. But the contribution is being hollowed out, as it is not being adjusted for inflation.

Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund

Sweden will contribute with 200 million kronor to a new fund aimed at supporting countries that are vulnerable to damages and losses related to the climate, the government announces in a press release. .

Sweden sends multimillion support to climate fund

Dousa in China: To Criticize Support to Russia

Minister for Aid and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (M) is traveling to China from November 5 to 8. With this visit, he will be the first Swedish minister to visit China since 2018, according to [Dagens Industri](https://www.

Dousa in China: To Criticize Support to Russia

The Government Stops Cooperation with Georgia

The Swedish government is pausing all direct authority cooperation with Georgia. At the same time, they are allocating 25 million kronor to the country's civil society.

The Government Stops Cooperation with Georgia

New Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

The Government has decided on a new humanitarian aid package to Ukraine of 110 million kronor. The largest part will go towards helping the civilian population during the winter, for example by securing access to heat, electricity, medicine, and water.

New Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

So aid will be tied more closely to migration

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to strengthen the link between migration and aid policy. .

So aid will be tied more closely to migration

Fear of China's Response: "Bad for Sweden"

The EU Commission's announcement to impose tariffs on Chinese electric cars has prompted China to threaten with its own tariffs on European export goods. The development worries Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (M).

Fear of China's Response: "Bad for Sweden"

Dousa: Aid should benefit Sweden

It has been stormy around Swedish aid in recent years. The government has reduced the budget and it will become more business-oriented – and also benefit Sweden.

Dousa: Aid should benefit Sweden

Sweden sends more money to Lebanon

Sweden is providing Lebanon with new support of over 80 million kronor. The reason is the critical situation on the ground.

Sweden sends more money to Lebanon

EU Says Yes to Car Tariffs - Sweden Wants Exemption

EU countries say yes to permanent tariffs on electric cars from China. Sweden abstained and hopes for a special solution for Volvo.

EU Says Yes to Car Tariffs - Sweden Wants Exemption

American job statistics boosted the stock market

Friday's message from the USA that the country's economy appears to be stronger than feared boosted the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The broad OMXS index closed up 0.

American job statistics boosted the stock market

Action plan required - incorrect figures

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has several incorrect figures in its reporting, which makes the aid efforts appear to have a greater positive effect than was actually the case, according to a report from the Expert Group for Aid Analysis (EBA), as reported by TV4 News. "For example, an effort in Ethiopia is mentioned where 40,000 jobs were supposed to have been created, when in fact only 4,000 jobs were involved.

Action plan required - incorrect figures

The Crisis Worsens in Sudan – Sweden Increases Support

The civil war in Sudan has paralyzed large parts of the country. Now Sweden is expanding its support to the country.

The Crisis Worsens in Sudan – Sweden Increases Support

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

Ease up on the emission targets and let's build gasoline cars even after 2035! The demands are getting louder from both governments and companies in the EU. But Sweden says no.

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

The Government Cuts Aid

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are reducing the aid budget. From 2026, the amount will be 53 billion kronor, compared to 56 billion today.

The Government Cuts Aid

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

New S Proposal: Scrap the Job Centre

The Employment Service is "politically ruined" and should be abolished. This is proposed by a working group within the Social Democrats – which points out the privatisation under Stefan Löfven's government as one of the problems.

New S Proposal: Scrap the Job Centre