Carl Bildt

EU says Russian train attack was a clear attempt to intimidate Ukraine supporters

The Russian attack on a train near Ukraine's border with Poland was a "clear attempt to intimidate," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.

Russian drone hits train in Ukraine, Carl Bildt says his was minutes behind

A passenger train en route to Warsaw was hit by a Russian drone in Ukraine. Carl Bildt says he was traveling on a train that was just minutes behind the one that was attacked.

The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign

For those who want to read up ahead of the autumn election, there is plenty of literature on politics: autobiographies, critical reviews - and a new book on nuclear power. There are two books in particular that I think will get attention, says political scientist Tommy Möller.

Bill in the billions as Lundin trial ends

The trial in the so-called Lundin case concluded on Thursday morning in Stockholm District Court. Legal fees are expected to be record-high in the event of an acquittal - with the defense requesting 819 million kronor, Ekot reports.

Etienne Davignon, accused in Patrice Lumumba's death, dies in Belgium at 93

A Belgian former diplomat, accused of involvement in the assassination of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's first prime minister, has died at 93, the newspaper Le Soir reports.

Russian spy behind conspiracy theories about the M/S Estonia

A colonel in the Russian intelligence service GRU sowed the seeds of conspiracy theories about the Estonia disaster. This is revealed in a new book. "We dare say that we would have had a different public image of the M/S Estonia without the GRU's contribution," says journalist and author Patrik Oksanen.

Evidence supports pause in EU-US trade agreement after Trump's tariff threat

After Donald Trump's tariff threat, strong voices in the European Parliament are calling for work on the pending trade agreement between the EU and the United States to be put on hold.

Bildt: Lundin became a positive force in the area

Former prime minister and foreign minister Carl Bildt appeared as a witness in the Lundin case at Stockholm District Court on Thursday. Bildt, who was a board member of the company, was questioned about his and other board members' knowledge of the situation in Sudan while Lundin Oil was operating there. He claimed that the company was a positive force in the area.

Bildt: It is likely that the US will intervene against Denmark

Sweden's former foreign minister and prime minister, Carl Bildt, believes that the U.S. threat to Greenland should be taken very seriously.

Government: No new intelligence chief

The government will not proceed with Carl Bildt's proposal for a new national intelligence chief, reports the Altinget.

New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027

The Government is proceeding with the criticized proposal to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service.

Carl Bildt Elected to Stockholm Church Council Despite Low Ranking

Sweden-China Relations Strained Over Gui Minhai's Imprisonment

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is in Beijing on the anniversary of the Swedish publisher Gui Minhai's deprivation of liberty. There she has met her Chinese counterpart. I was very clear that the government demands that Gui Minhai be released, she says to TT.

Carl Bildt Joins Church Election in Support Role

The Moderate Party member and former Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt is running in the church election. But it is not primarily to be elected. ”I am on the very last place on the list more to mark my support”, he writes in a text message to TT.

Bildt: Ceasefire Essential for Peace in Ukraine

Former Prime Minister Carl Bildt does not believe it is possible to achieve peace in Ukraine without an agreement on ceasefire.

Carl Bildt Proposes New Civilian Intelligence Agency for Sweden

A new civilian intelligence agency is to be established under the government. This is proposed by Carl Bildt in an inquiry following a review of Sweden's intelligence work.

Expert Suggests Israel Likely Behind Mediterranean Drone Attack

A aid ship with activists on its way to the Gaza Strip claims to have been attacked by drones in the Mediterranean. The suspicions are naturally directed towards Israel, says Anders Persson, expert on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Trump's Blue Suit at Pope's Funeral Sparks Social Media Buzz

USA's President Donald Trump stood out in the crowd when Pope Francis was taken to his final rest on Saturday – this time for having broken the dress code.

"Loket" is dead - got Sweden to "dut" in front of the TV

He was the handball referee who got almost half of the Swedish people to stay at home on Saturday evenings and mark their bingo tickets. Leif "Loket" Olsson has passed away, 82 years old.

Nordic leaders meet to discuss the security situation

Donald Trump says he believes the USA will gain control over Greenland. But he receives opposition from Denmark's Mette Frederiksen, who on Sunday evening discussed the issue with the Nordic prime ministers.

Trump praises Carter: "An exclusive club"

Tributes to the USA's former president Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday, are pouring in. A long line of world leaders are condoling, including the USA's incoming president Donald Trump.

This is what happens in 2025

Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time. Moreover, Kent makes a comeback, as does Roxette. It's a sample of what 2025 has in store.

Svantesson wants to expose Russian economic bluff

The Russian economy is doing significantly worse than what President Vladimir Putin wants to suggest. This is the opinion of, among others, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) who is pushing to expose the Russian bluff. It's something that has bothered me for a long time, she says about the country's economic statistics.

The SD and JLC Most Powerful on Social Media

The Sweden Democrats are the second largest on Facebook, but still the most powerful in social media. The humor trio JLC is still the largest on Youtube and the second most powerful in Sweden after the SD, according to this year's Power Meter.