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Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds
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Hungary’s New Government Faces Race to Clean Up Orbán’s Legacy, Unlock EU Funds

Hungary must reckon with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all it needs to be done right, leading civil society voices stress
Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system
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Hungary’s new government faces race against time to clean up Orbán’s system

Hungary must come to terms with 16 years of abuse of power and corruption - over the course of a summer. It needs to happen quickly, but above all, it needs to be done right, emphasize leading voices in civil society
Chinese foreign minister visits Stockholm, trade relations in focus
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Chinese foreign minister visits Stockholm, trade relations in focus

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was received by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) in Stockholm on Saturday - the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Sweden in 22 years. Trade relations with China were one of the most important items on the agenda
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Sweden for first time in 22 years amid delicate ties with EU
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Sweden for first time in 22 years amid delicate ties with EU

For the first time in 22 years, a Chinese foreign minister is visiting Sweden. Who is Wang Yi, and what significance could the visit have? That is what Björn Jerdén, head of the National Knowledge Center on China at the Swedish Institute for International Affairs, says
Sweden to use Kyjiv instead of Kyiv in support of Ukraine
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Sweden to use Kyjiv instead of Kyiv in support of Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) will stop using the name "Kyiv" for the capital of Ukraine.
Historic for Ukraine as EU negotiations begin
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Historic for Ukraine as EU negotiations begin

After Hungary's long-running blockade, Ukraine and Moldova are now beginning formal negotiations for EU membership.
Malmer Stenergard: US-Iran agreement a step in the right direction
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Malmer Stenergard: US-Iran agreement a step in the right direction

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) welcomes the agreement between the US and Iran. She tells TT it is now of utmost importance that the Strait of Hormuz be opened
Hope for agreement despite Trump's words - negotiations relatively close
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Hope for agreement despite Trump's words - negotiations relatively close

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) sees an opening for a peace agreement between the US and Iran, despite Trump's harsh words. "I also read this into the negotiations," she says
Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising
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Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising

A new Hungary must win back the trust of the EU and Sweden - but it needs to happen quickly. In that situation, the country remains in a quandary over billions of dollars that Sweden stands to receive
Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?
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Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?

Alexander Stubb or Mario Draghi? Or even Angela Merkel? Pressure is mounting on EU talks with Russia about the war in Ukraine. But who will speak, and about what?
Malmer Stenergard after the US meeting: Still difficult to navigate
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Malmer Stenergard after the US meeting: Still difficult to navigate

The goal of the meeting between the U. S
Sweden signs letter of intent for technology cooperation with the US
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Sweden signs letter of intent for technology cooperation with the US

Sweden and the United States have signed a letter of intent for increased technology cooperation, including space technology, future mobile networks and AI. Sweden is the first EU country to do so
Sweden concerned others will reduce support for Ukraine after EU €90 billion loan
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Sweden concerned others will reduce support for Ukraine after EU €90 billion loan

Sweden is worried that others will reduce their own support for Ukraine now that the EU's €90 billion loan to Kyiv is complete.
Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear
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Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) emphasizes the importance of a "very orderly process" as Europe is expected to take on greater military responsibility within NATO. It is something he wants to raise with US Senator Marco Rubio in Helsingborg
Malmer Stenergard welcomes Marco Rubio's arrival
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Malmer Stenergard welcomes Marco Rubio's arrival

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is positive about U. S
Now it's clear: Rubio to attend Swedish NATO meeting
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Now it's clear: Rubio to attend Swedish NATO meeting

US Senator Marco Rubio will attend the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Helsingborg on Friday, the US State Department confirms.
First major NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden costs 85 million kronor
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First major NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden costs 85 million kronor

For the first time, a NATO meeting of foreign ministers is being held in Sweden. The meeting costs 85 million kronor and could cause traffic disruption
Russian tourists in the EU a shame, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard
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Russian tourists in the EU a shame, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is deeply critical of EU countries that are admitting a growing number of Russian tourists - despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas
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EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas

EU countries are expanding their sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas. "Very good," says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
The government does not demand that Israel release Swedish activist
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The government does not demand that Israel release Swedish activist

Both the UN and Spain have demanded that the arrested activist Saif Abukeshek, who holds Swedish and Spanish citizenship, be released. Sweden has not
Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6
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Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6

Sweden is set to get a new civilian foreign intelligence service, which will complement the military intelligence service. Officials hope it will provide a clearer picture of the threats to Sweden
Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May
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Ukraine hopes for loan but may not get it until mid-May

Ukraine and the majority in the EU are keeping their fingers crossed for a quick loan to Kyiv. However, it will probably take until mid-May
EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week
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EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week

The issue of approving €90 billion in loans to Ukraine will be raised as a decision point at the EU ambassadors' meeting on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) told TT that the announcement was gratifying
Russian media: The King rejected Zelensky's handshake
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Russian media: The King rejected Zelensky's handshake

During his visit to Ukraine, King Carl XVI Gustaf shook hands with President Zelenskyy several times. However, video clips from Russian state media portray the king as rejecting the handshake, according to SVT Nyheter
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