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.
World politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for unity at the NATO summit in Ankara. NATO summits do not always run smoothly. There is a lot to discuss about global security policy, he says.
Swedish politicsPrime 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.
Swedish politicsPoland has signed an agreement to buy three A26 submarines, the so-called Blekinge class, from Saab. The first is to be delivered in 2031. This is a gigantic deal. It is probably worth a total of about 50 billion Swedish kronor, says Ulf Kristersson to TT.
BusinessThe 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).
Swedish politicsThe 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).
Swedish politicsThe 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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).
BusinessEU Council President António Costa is facing criticism after opening a "diplomatic channel" to Russia.
World politicsTwo 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.
SwedenThe 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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. "We don't want to take any chances," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M).
Swedish politicsThe 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".
Swedish politicsCriticism 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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). With the choices he has made, he has disqualified himself as a candidate for prime minister for the Center Party, says party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist.
Swedish politicsUkraine'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.
SwedenParties 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.
Swedish politicsAround 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.
Swedish politicsOn June 6, Sweden's National Day, a stricter citizenship law will take effect. The Swedish passport will become more than a travel document. "The passport and citizenship will become proof of loyalty to your new country," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said in a speech.
Swedish politics"The red-green alternative is a threat that has not yet been sewn up." This is how Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson explains that the red-greens have a large lead over the Tidö parties, 100 days before the election.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is commenting on a suspended SD member who, according to several media outlets, is suspected of child pornography offences.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to make monthly public transport passes a tax-free benefit for workers.
Swedish politicsA chicken farm was built in Harpsund at the request of the prime minister's wife, Birgitta Ed. High-ranking officials were involved in the project, and the bill was partly paid by taxpayers, Expressen writes. It has now been announced that the prime minister and his wife will pay all invoices for the chicken farm.
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