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Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

Sweden supports the ICC's work and independence, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) as the court has issued an arrest warrant against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The USA dismisses the court's decision entirely.

Foreign Minister: Sweden Supports the ICC's Work

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

Europe cannot wait for what Donald Trump will do with Ukraine, urges EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell. We must be persistent, believes Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

EU Chief: We Can't Wait for Trump

Sharp criticism of Russia's new nuclear threats

Russia's president Putin has made the country's new and aggressive nuclear doctrine into law. USA and EU react sharply to the doctrine – but Ukraine's president Zelenskyj wants to see powerful measures.

Sharp criticism of Russia's new nuclear threats

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

Russia, but also EU countries, receive harsh criticism as EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell prepares to step down. We must be more united if we want to speak the language of power, urges Borrell.

The EU Chief's Final Call: Unite!

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas promises to support Ukraine "as long as it is needed" if she becomes the new foreign minister in the EU Commission. > We must ensure that Russia loses its last colonial war, says Kallas in the hearing she is undergoing in the EU Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee before taking office.

Estonia's former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas backs Ukraine "as long as it's needed"

Sources: Not Certain Trump Will Support Annexation

Do not assume that Donald Trump will support an Israeli annexation of the West Bank during his second term. The warning to Israeli ministers comes from employees in Trump's previous government, according to sources.

Sources: Not Certain Trump Will Support Annexation

EU's Foreign Chief in Ukraine: Just Peace Required

The first visit by a high-ranking EU official to Ukraine after Donald Trump's victory in the American presidential election took place over the weekend. The EU's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell emphasized during his visit that Russia must be held accountable for war crimes during the invasion of Ukraine.

EU's Foreign Chief in Ukraine: Just Peace Required

Borrell visits Kyiv – continued European support

The EU's foreign chief Josep Borrell is visiting Kyiv on Saturday to assure Ukraine of Europe's support following Donald Trump's election victory in the American presidential election. "The message is clear – Europeans will continue to support Ukraine", said Borrell.

Borrell visits Kyiv – continued European support

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

A number of Western countries are questioning the weekend's election in Georgia, which ended with the pro-Russian ruling party Georgian Dream proclaiming victory. Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says she is "seriously concerned".

Countries demand answers after disputed election in Georgia

EU outrage over attack on UN force

A united EU demands an immediate stop to attacks on UN soldiers in Lebanon. Unacceptable, says Foreign Minister Josep Borrell.

EU outrage over attack on UN force

Many dead in rare attack on northern Lebanon

Around 20 people have been killed in an Israeli attack on northern Lebanon. It is reported to be the first time Israel has launched an attack on the area.

Many dead in rare attack on northern Lebanon

Israeli attack on central Beirut – several dead

Israel has carried out air strikes against central Beirut on Thursday evening. Around 20 people are reported to have been killed and a hundred injured.

Israeli attack on central Beirut – several dead

Sanctions System in the EU Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

A new sanctions system is being introduced in the EU to enable sanctions against Russian hybrid attacks. Those responsible will in the future be able to be subject to entry bans in the EU and a freezing of any assets in the EU.

Sanctions System in the EU Against Russian Hybrid Attacks

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Iran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe.

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Sweden's government views with "great concern" the military escalation in the Middle East, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) via social media. .

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

The EU countries' foreign ministers are called in to an extraordinary digital meeting at 5 pm on Monday evening to discuss the situation in Lebanon, announces a spokesperson for the EU's foreign chief Josep Borrell. The meeting is intended to give an "indication" of how member states think the EU should act next.

Extraordinary EU Meeting on Lebanon

EU Chief: Can't Stop Netanyahu

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems impossible to stop when it comes to his plans to crush Hamas and Hezbollah. This is stated by the EU's outgoing Foreign Minister Josep Borrell in connection with the UN top meeting in New York.

EU Chief: Can't Stop Netanyahu

USA advises against invasion of Lebanon

The USA is reported to be advising Israel against launching a ground offensive in Lebanon. It already looks like a war, says the EU's Foreign Minister as the international community gathers for a top-level meeting at the UN headquarters in New York.

USA advises against invasion of Lebanon

UN Chief: Fearful of "a new Gaza" in Lebanon

The world looks on with horror at the escalation of large-scale attacks between Israel and Hezbollah. What worries me is the risk that Lebanon will be transformed into a new Gaza, says UN chief António Guterres at the General Assembly meeting in New York.

UN Chief: Fearful of "a new Gaza" in Lebanon

The EU's Foreign Chief: Venezuela's Leader is Dictatorial

The EU's foreign chief Josep Borrell accuses Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro of being dictatorial. The statement was made in an interview with Spanish TV, which was broadcast on Sunday.

The EU's Foreign Chief: Venezuela's Leader is Dictatorial

González vows to continue the fight in exile

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González fled for his life – but promises to continue the fight from his exile in Spain. And he has the support of the USA and the EU.

González vows to continue the fight in exile

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia has arrived in Spain, where he has been granted asylum. The opposition leader has been forced to flee after being threatened by Nicolás Maduro's regime and judiciary.

The Opposition Leader Fled for His Life

The EU is approaching soldier training in Ukraine

An office in Kiev is to strengthen the EU's training of Ukrainian soldiers. But for EU instructors on site in the country, the step is still far.

The EU is approaching soldier training in Ukraine

WHO: Agreement on Humanitarian Pause

Israel and Hamas have agreed on a three-day humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to allow for polio vaccinations, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). .

WHO: Agreement on Humanitarian Pause