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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
Merz: Let's repair the damaged US relationship
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Merz: Let's repair the damaged US relationship

The frayed relationship between Europe and the United States is at the center of the Munich Security Conference. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is blunt about the state of affairs, but still calls for dialogue
Kristersson on deportation of baby to Iran: sounds unreasonable
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Kristersson on deportation of baby to Iran: sounds unreasonable

The Swedish Migration Board has decided that an eight-month-old boy, born in Sweden, will be deported to his parents' homeland of Iran, reports Sveriges Radio. "We do not deport small children separated from their parents," Kristersson tells Ekot
How to strengthen the EU: a single market and free trade
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How to strengthen the EU: a single market and free trade

One Europe, one market - with significantly simpler rules. The strategy will be implemented by 2027 at the latest, Council President António Costa promises
Kristersson on Tidösprickan: No drama
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Kristersson on Tidösprickan: No drama

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) currently sees no possibility of moving forward with a bill to revoke already-granted permanent residence permits. He says the investigation must be supplemented if the bill is to be implemented
Psychiatry should stop more dangerous people from harming others
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Psychiatry should stop more dangerous people from harming others

The government has held the first meeting of the Council for Women's Peace. One measure is that psychiatric services should make better risk assessments to prevent deadly violence against women
Kristersson: No stop now for teenage deportations
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Kristersson: No stop now for teenage deportations

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not want to see any temporary halt to the so-called expulsions of teenagers. "No, we will not make any more strange exceptions and stops now," he tells journalists in the Riksdag
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