Several countries in Europe have been exposed to election interference from Russia over the past year. The risk that Sweden will also be exposed should not be underestimated, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M). We are well prepared for this, he says.
Swedish politicsThe draft peace agreement for the Ukraine war appears to be in Russia's favor, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at a press conference.
WorldPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is downplaying the importance of a broad energy agreement. At the same time, he says that he feels that there is broad consensus in parliament on new nuclear power, despite failed energy talks. A picture that the Social Democrats question.
Swedish politicsRussia is waging a "pure war of terror" against Ukraine's civilian population, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Now he wants to use frozen Russian billions to help the country - "but there is still some persuasion work to be done," he tells TT.
ConflictsAs Russian bombs fall on Ukraine, European leaders are discussing how frozen Russian billions can be used to help the country survive. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for a breakthrough at the EU summit in December – and calls for more perseverance from the White House.
Swedish politicsSeveral ministers welcome the Colombian order for 17 Jas Gripen. A result of good relations and high Swedish technological capabilities, according to them.
BusinessPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and several other party leaders comment on the fatal accident in Stockholm, where a double-decker bus crashed into a bus stop.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats are reporting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Swedish Constitutional Court for violating the Freedom of the Press Ordinance in connection with the Landerholm affair, writes DN.
Swedish politicsParty leaders from both sides of the bloc border congratulate Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist after she was elected as the new leader of the Center Party.
SwedenEbba Busch is furious at the Moderates' way of treating the Christian Democrats. It is a way of acting that I refuse to submit to, she says.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson sees nothing inappropriate in one of his daughters having a private "kick off" for the student association at Harpsund.
Swedish politicsUlf Kristersson's staff came down hard on Aftonbladet after the revelation that the prime minister's daughter had a private event at Harpsund. They are playing the ball a little more aggressively now than they have done before, says media researcher Marie Grusell.
Swedish politicsCriticism is being directed at Ulf Kristersson after he allowed relatives to use the Harpsund residence for private events. But the Prime Minister has done nothing illegal or wrong, according to the Government Offices – and his staff is watching how the events are reported.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the case where an 18-year-old refugee avoids deportation despite being convicted of rape. That those who are convicted of serious crimes in Sweden should not be forced to leave the country, that is completely unreasonable, he says to the media.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats will vote down a government with Kristersson as prime minister if the party does not get ministerial posts. Then we press the red button in the chamber, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson to Expressen.
Swedish politicsThe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj says that the Gripen affair with Sweden constitutes a part of the security guarantees that Ukraine needs to defend itself against Russia.
SwedenPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) invites the Tidö leaders to his home to develop a common direction ahead of the election. This is not a show off. This is serious, he says.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats welcome the announcement that Sweden may sell over 100 Gripen planes to Ukraine. But Swedish fighter planes should be sent already now, says the defence policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist (S).
SwedenUkraine wants to buy 100 to 150 Jas Gripen E. A statement of intent between the countries has been entered into. They are fantastic planes, says Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj.
SwedenRussian billions to the war-torn Ukraine are in sight when the EU's heads of state and government meet in Brussels. The idea is that state assets that have been frozen in Belgium will be put to use.
Swedish politicsUkraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj has landed in Sweden for a visit in Linköping. The visit takes place the day after the summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin was cancelled. We will discuss the conditions for major export deals, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Swedish politicsGreen party is the guarantor for a fair climate policy in a possible red-green government – that says the party's spokesperson Amanda Lind in her congress speech. She also attacks Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). It is nothing but a weak and unserious leadership.
Swedish politicsThe Swedish gang leader Mikael "Greken" Tenezos has been arrested in Mexico and arrived in Sweden. "I can confirm: Now we have him", writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in a comment to TT.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson is visiting twelve cities at a rapid pace on the first election tour ahead of the election next autumn. The opinion situation looks quite bleak, but the Moderate Party leader is not worried. It's not a bad case for us, it's a good case, he says.
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