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Kristersson: Totally chaotic situation in the Middle East
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Kristersson: Totally chaotic situation in the Middle East

Explosions and fires are reported at energy facilities in areas around the Persian Gulf. Israel has attacked Iran's largest gas field, and Qatar's main facilities have been attacked by Iran, causing US President Donald Trump to rage
EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says
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EU aid to repair Druzhba oil pipeline acceptable, Sweden says

It's an "acceptable" solution, even though it sends an unfortunate signal. This is how Sweden views the EU offering Ukraine help to repair a pipeline through which Russian oil will flow to Hungary - in order to get Budapest to stop blocking the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine
After Trump's NATO threat, Sweden says securing the Strait of Hormuz is not relevant
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After Trump's NATO threat, Sweden says securing the Strait of Hormuz is not relevant

It is not appropriate for Sweden to contribute to securing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced.
Kristersson on L: Support voting does not work
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Kristersson on L: Support voting does not work

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not intend to suggest to voters that they should support either L or any other party. He told TT that urging voters to support a particular party basically does not work
Canada wants to break US dependence - a chance for Gripen
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Canada wants to break US dependence - a chance for Gripen

Canada is too militarily dependent on the United States and needs to cooperate more with other allies, Mark Carney said at a summit in Oslo with Sweden and the other Nordic countries. This increases the chances for the Swedish Gripen when Canada replaces its fighter jets
Kristersson: Free to submit a new application, but young people with final deportation orders must leave
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Kristersson: Free to submit a new application, but young people with final deportation orders must leave

Young people who have already received deportation orders are not covered by the government's solution or by the Swedish Migration Agency's pause. Anyone is free to submit a new application, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France
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Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France

The government is preparing the team that will initiate an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence with France. This is an extensive process, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says
Kristersson discussed energy prices at EU leaders meeting
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Kristersson discussed energy prices at EU leaders meeting

During the evening, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) participated in an extraordinary digital meeting with several EU leaders. On the agenda was the impact of high energy prices on households and Europe's competitiveness
Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing
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Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will be questioned by the Constitutional Committee this spring. Two cases concern former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm
Sweden in talks about nuclear weapons with France: We need to understand
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Sweden in talks about nuclear weapons with France: We need to understand

France and Sweden have begun an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence - a historic step, according to Karl Sörenson, research director at FOI. The talks, according to Sörenson, could be about what would happen in a war if Russia wanted to use nuclear weapons and those weapons needed to be moved to other European countries
We are denied the right to question Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
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We are denied the right to question Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

The government parties and the Sweden Democrats (SD) are denying the opposition the chance to question Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) over two high-profile cases - aid money to the prime minister in Somalia and security deficiencies at Lantmäteriet. The KU's opportunities to scrutinize power are being called into question, says KU chair Jennie Nilsson (S)
Tidö parties agree to pause teenage deportations
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Tidö parties agree to pause teenage deportations

The Tidö parties have agreed on a solution for the so-called teenage deportations. There is no answer yet on exactly how it will work, but, pending new legislation, the Migration Board will pause the deportations
Kristersson wants to ban under-15s from TikTok
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Kristersson wants to ban under-15s from TikTok

Young people under the age of 15 should not be allowed on social media, the Moderates believe, and the party leader now wants to see a clear age limit. It should be at least as strict as Systembolaget's checks requiring customers to be 20, says Moderate leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Ulf Kristersson tells households not to be afraid
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Ulf Kristersson tells households not to be afraid

Inflation, electricity prices, fuel prices, and growth could be affected if a war involving Iran is prolonged. My message to the Swedish people is that we should not be afraid
Social Democrats demand government bring the Swedes home after Iran war
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Social Democrats demand government bring the Swedes home after Iran war

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson demands that the government do more to bring home Swedes stranded as a result of the Iran war. But the prime minister is fighting back
Kristersson on stranded Swedes: No new information, no evacuation possible
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Kristersson on stranded Swedes: No new information, no evacuation possible

A few countries have begun evacuating stranded citizens in the Middle East, but the Swedish Foreign Ministry says there is no possibility of evacuating Swedes. The same message comes from the prime minister
Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence
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Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence

Sweden will participate in an in-depth dialogue with European NATO countries about France's nuclear weapons and deterrence capabilities, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced.
Social Democrats: Not the time for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's election tour
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Social Democrats: Not the time for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's election tour

The Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson should, given the world situation and recent events involving Iran, have more important things to do now than spend days on a bus tour before the election, the Social Democrats believe.
Kristersson: Säpo keeps a close eye on dangerous people in Sweden
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Kristersson: Säpo keeps a close eye on dangerous people in Sweden

Swedish authorities are closely monitoring any terrorist plans that may be in the wake of attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M). The Security Service is currently keeping a close eye on people who could pose a danger in Sweden
Kristersson says threats against politicians must be taken seriously
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Kristersson says threats against politicians must be taken seriously

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson declined to comment on the verdict regarding actions against ministers Benjamin Dousa and Johan Forssell, but offered his general view on the safety of politicians. "For me, it is an incredibly important signal that threats against politicians must be taken very, very seriously," he said
French foreign minister says drone incident was ridiculous
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French foreign minister says drone incident was ridiculous

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot praised Swedish authorities' handling of the drone incident. "If Russia turns out to be behind it, it would be a ridiculous provocation," he told TT aboard the Charles de Gaulle
Kristersson: French nuclear weapons on Swedish soil not relevant
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Kristersson: French nuclear weapons on Swedish soil not relevant

French nuclear weapons on Swedish soil are not an option - at least not in peacetime, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Kristersson on expulsions of teenagers: Not planning to go ahead
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Kristersson on expulsions of teenagers: Not planning to go ahead

The expulsions of teenagers are hanging over the government. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says on SVT's 30 Minuten that he takes the cases "very seriously," but makes no promises of an announcement in the near future
Kristersson in Kyiv says they are holding the Russians back
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Kristersson in Kyiv says they are holding the Russians back

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv on the anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022. The good news is that they are holding the Russians at bay at the front, Kristersson said
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