EU support for Ukraine has been approved, after a late-night tussle at the EU summit. But EU leaders failed to agree on using frozen Russian assets as the basis for the multi-billion-euro loan. Instead, the solution will be to take out joint EU loans.
ConflictsDawit Isaak's captivity in Eritrea is one of the topics that has been raised during Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard's (M) visit to the country, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish politicsPressure is mounting on EU leaders to agree on future support for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky himself appeared at the summit to stress the seriousness of the situation. Ukraine is fighting for its life, he says in Brussels.
ConflictsWhen EU leaders meet for the last summit of the year, it's all about one thing – finding a solution so that Ukraine doesn't run out of money this spring. The decision is urgent, but EU countries still don't agree.
SwedenIn light of the Ukraine war and the threat posed by Russia, Sweden and other EU countries facing Russia are launching a new defense effort. We will take cooperation to the next level, says Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina.
WorldThe Tidö parties continue to block the Riksdag's investigation of the Landerholm affair, which is clear today. This also continues the cover-up, according to the Social Democrats.
Swedish politicsThe US's willingness to provide strong security guarantees to Ukraine is now "much more forward-looking", Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describes the state of the peace talks. Sweden will participate, "under the right circumstances", according to Kristersson, who emphasizes that Ukraine's own defense must form the basis. Then they should have no limitations on how large they can be.
WorldThe issue of security guarantees for Ukraine after the war has become "clearer and more credible" during tonight's meeting in Berlin, believes Ulf Kristersson (M). "That in itself is an important step towards a sustainable peace," the Prime Minister says in a written statement.
WorldPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) condemns the mass shooting in Sydney as “horrific.” Alice Teodorescu Måwe (KD) has called for a debate on anti-Semitism in the European Parliament next week.
Swedish politicsSeveral advances were reported during peace talks in Berlin on Sunday between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the US delegation. The talks will continue on Monday ahead of a summit attended by several European leaders.
World politics"Very good," writes Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on X about the EU's decision to freeze Russian assets.
WorldPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is cautious about criticism of the US's new security strategy and President Trump's words about weak, confused and politically correct European leaders on the road to decline.
World politicsThe Tidö party leaders want to continue cooperating after the next election, but do not agree on how. We will handle this one way or another. We have to handle it, says SD's Jimmie Åkesson.
Swedish politicsOn Tuesday, all the Tidöledarna will meet in the kitchen of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's home in Strängnäs. An opportunity to show unity after the squabbling and bickering of the autumn.
Swedish politicsThe government is opening the way for children to be taken into compulsory care under the Youth Care Act if they live in criminal environments or are subjected to honor oppression. And the right of foster homes to keep a child should be able to outweigh the parents' right to regain custody.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) visited the Dreamhack gaming festival on Friday – and was quickly reprimanded by e-sportsman Sigge Stengård. He knew nothing, says the 18-year-old.
Swedish politicsPoland has decided to purchase three submarines from Saab in a billion-dollar deal, announced the country's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.
BusinessS-leader Magdalena Andersson believes that S and C have come a step closer to each other after a joint visit to Västerås. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has not yet responded to the C-leader's invitation for a private conversation.
Swedish politicsGreater pressure must be put on Russia in the negotiations about its war of invasion in Ukraine, believes Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M): "It is clear that Putin must be forced to the negotiating table."
WorldSD will not accept being excluded by L from a possible new Tidö government. The L leader states that it will be up to Ulf Kristersson to resolve the conflict if a government is to be formed after the election.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is making an unusual visit to the SD's ongoing state congress in Örebro. "I wanted to come here and say thank you," says Kristersson.
Swedish politicsUkraine and the United States meet in Switzerland for talks on the US peace plan proposal. European leaders emphasize that borders must not be changed by force. President Donald Trump also opens up for changes to the draft.
World politicsThe leaders of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries are "unanimous in our strong support for Ukraine," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in a written comment regarding the information about the US-Russian peace plan for Ukraine.
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