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Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence
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Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence

Ten European countries - including Sweden - are joining forces to protect against anti-drone threats. “A historic day,” says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was also promised 16 French fighter jets
Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara
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Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara

All the leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara received a revolver engraved with their names as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will take his home - with a slight delay
Cats slip past security at NATO summit in Ankara, and Ulf Kristersson meets one of them
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Cats slip past security at NATO summit in Ankara, and Ulf Kristersson meets one of them

Despite strict security checks surrounding the NATO summit in Ankara, there were some who got through them all: the cats.
Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism
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Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism

NATO leaders did their best to project unity after the summit, despite earlier harsh statements from the US president. "There was a lot of love in the room," says Donald Trump
Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending
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Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending

The NATO summit could be unpleasant for some member countries when the most powerful of them, the United States, is set to grade their defense efforts. I don't think we should expect a courtesy meeting, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an interview with TT in Ankara
Kristersson expects unity at NATO summit despite tensions over defense and Ukraine
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Kristersson expects unity at NATO summit despite tensions over defense and Ukraine

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for unity at the NATO summit in Ankara. NATO summits do not always run smoothly
Kristersson signals more Swedish defense export deals may be coming
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Kristersson signals more Swedish defense export deals may be coming

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is now highlighting the latest export successes for the Swedish defense industry. During a press conference ahead of next week’s NATO summit, he said that more deals may be imminent
Poland’s Saab submarine deal to create thousands of jobs, company says
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Poland’s Saab submarine deal to create thousands of jobs, company says

Poland has signed an agreement to buy three A26 submarines, the so-called Blekinge class, from Saab. The first is to be delivered in 2031
Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children
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Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children

The Moderates are promising all working parents of young children a special parental tax deduction. This is intended to give more people slightly more financial breathing room, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals
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Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals

The government has signed several agreements on ownership, capital contributions and loans for the construction of three smaller reactors at Ringhals. This is truly a historic decision, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
The Moderates' three main election promises
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The Moderates' three main election promises

The Moderates' big election promises can be boiled down to more money left in workers' pockets, shorter healthcare queues and criminals being jailed. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says he thinks the economy and security will be the really big issues in deciding the election
Moderates open to double punishment for violence in close relationships
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Moderates open to double punishment for violence in close relationships

The Moderates are campaigning on tougher penalties for men's violence against women. They want to investigate double punishment for gross violations of women's privacy
No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM
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No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM

The Midsummer wreath was on - but Sweden did not offer any festive atmosphere when the EU countries held a summit on their long-term budget. "Sweden is not an ATM," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow
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Internal battle in the EU over diplomatic channel to Moscow

EU Council President António Costa is facing criticism after opening a "diplomatic channel" to Russia.
Two wanted Swedes brought to Sweden from the United Arab Emirates
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Two wanted Swedes brought to Sweden from the United Arab Emirates

Two Swedish men who had been wanted internationally by Interpol were brought to Sweden from the United Arab Emirates on Thursday evening and are being held in custody, police said.
Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most
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Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most

The Tidö government has dropped the one percent target for Swedish aid, which has meant cuts of many billions over the past four years. The Moderates and the Sweden Democrats estimate it is possible to cut a further 15 billion
Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds
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Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds

The government is withdrawing the proposal that 13-year-olds should be able to be sentenced to prison - to avoid the proposal failing in parliament. Instead, a 14-year limit is proposed
Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election
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Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election

The final leaders' debate in the Riksdag ahead of the autumn elections was marked by party scandals and harsh attacks. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson accused the Left Party of being "pervaded by extremists"
Säpo criticized for security around Prime Minister Kristersson
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Säpo criticized for security around Prime Minister Kristersson

Criticism has been directed at Säpo after Aftonbladet revealed in a report that a reporter who crawled over a wall could easily enter the prime minister and their partner's co-owned mansion and even access the couple's bedroom.
Center Party: Kristersson has disqualified himself as a candidate for prime minister
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Center Party: Kristersson has disqualified himself as a candidate for prime minister

The Center Party no longer sees Ulf Kristersson as a possible candidate for prime minister. The reason is, among other things, that he has promised to cede important ministerial posts to the Sweden Democrats (SD)
Zelensky on Putin talks: as soon as possible
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Zelensky on Putin talks: as soon as possible

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is participating in a summit of Nordic and Baltic leaders in Estonia on Tuesday. "As one of our partners said today during our meeting, Europe cannot protect itself without Ukraine," the president said in Tallinn
KU is cracking - disagreement between the parties
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KU is cracking - disagreement between the parties

Parties in the Riksdag have been unable to reach an agreement in the Constitutional Committee (KU), TT learns. This means the joint press conference planned for Tuesday has been cancelled
Kristersson and Dadgostar clash over Left Party candidates
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Kristersson and Dadgostar clash over Left Party candidates

Around 20 Left Party candidates have been dropped in recent days after, among other things, expressing support for terrorist groups. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has spoken of infiltration by Islamists, while Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar calls the statement ridiculous
Kristersson: Citizenship is proof of loyalty
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Kristersson: Citizenship is proof of loyalty

On June 6, Sweden's National Day, a stricter citizenship law will take effect. The Swedish passport will become more than a travel document
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