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UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

The United Kingdom is pausing talks with Israel on a new free trade agreement and introducing sanctions against settlers in the West Bank. Several EU countries also want to toughen their tone towards Israel, among other things by reviewing cooperation agreements and introducing sanctions against ministers.

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlers in West Bank

Government Urges Russia to Prove Commitment to Peace

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) comments on the phone call between the presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin by saying "Ukraine has shown that they want peace and has since March been ready for an unconditional ceasefire". .

Government Urges Russia to Prove Commitment to Peace

Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden will push in the EU to introduce sanctions against individual Israeli ministers, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) in an interview with TT. .

Sweden Advocates EU Sanctions on Israeli Ministers

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) condemns Israel's move to take control of entire Gaza. Then it is important to mark very clearly, says Malmer Stenergard.

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) says in a statement that Israel's "plans for an extended military offensive with extensive displacement of civilians are incompatible with international law" and "unacceptable". .

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Military Plans as Unacceptable

Foreign Minister Stenergard: No Concessions in Medin's Release

The journalist Joakim Medin had "absolutely not" been released without the efforts from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party). She emphasizes that Sweden has not made any concessions.

Foreign Minister Stenergard: No Concessions in Medin's Release

Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is deeply affected after the news of a staff member's death. .

Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

It is up to proof for Russia if they truly want to have any talks, notes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party). More sanctions are announced.

Stenergard: Russia Must Prove Commitment to Peace Talks

Minister Stenergard: Gaza Faces Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard is now speaking out about the situation in Gaza. "What is unfolding before our eyes is the worst humanitarian situation since the war began in October 2023," she says.

Minister Stenergard: Gaza Faces Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Ahmadreza Djalali Suffers Heart Attack in Iranian Prison, Life at Risk

The imprisoned Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali has had a heart attack, according to his wife Vida Mehrannia and lawyer Nima Rostami. Djalali, who was arrested in Iran in 2016 and is sentenced to death accused of espionage, is to be alive.

Ahmadreza Djalali Suffers Heart Attack in Iranian Prison, Life at Risk

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

New allegations about imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin have been made in talks between Sweden's and Turkey's foreign ministers. We have a good dialogue, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention

Swedish Foreign Minister Hopes for Quick Resolution in Journalist's Turkey Trial

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) hopes for a "swift process" for the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin who is imprisoned in Turkey. On Wednesday, the trial against Medin for the charge "insulting the president" begins.

Swedish Foreign Minister Hopes for Quick Resolution in Journalist's Turkey Trial

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Sweden is currently analyzing the charges against freelance journalist Joakim Medin, and embassy staff will try to attend the trial next week. Our goal is still to get Joakim Medin home as soon as possible, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey

Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions

Sweden is lagging behind other countries when it comes to conflicts of interest and should tighten the rules for ministers' stock purchases, according to the organization Transparency International Sweden. .

Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions

Swedish Minister Pushes for Journalist's Release in Talks with Turkey

We do what we can to get Joakim Medin home as soon as possible, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) after meeting her Turkish counterpart in Brussels. I was very clear, says the Foreign Minister.

Swedish Minister Pushes for Journalist's Release in Talks with Turkey

Swedish Foreign Minister to Discuss Journalist's Detention with Turkey

The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard will have a meeting with Turkey's counterpart regarding the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. .

Swedish Foreign Minister to Discuss Journalist's Detention with Turkey

Sweden's Malmer Stenergard to Discuss Journalist's Detention with Turkey

The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard will have a meeting with Turkey's counterpart regarding the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. .

Sweden's Malmer Stenergard to Discuss Journalist's Detention with Turkey

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

The Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are working on different levels to bring home the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin, who has been arrested in Turkey, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). Getting Joakim to come home is the highest priority for the Government.

Sweden Prioritizes Journalist's Release After Arrest in Turkey

Swedish Foreign Minister Criticizes Israel on Humanitarian Aid During Visit

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) has been on an unannounced three-day trip to Israel and the Palestinian West Bank. She says that she there criticized the Israeli government for not allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza and for allowing settlements to grow.

Swedish Foreign Minister Criticizes Israel on Humanitarian Aid During Visit

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

The reactions did not wait when the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Ukraine is ready for direct negotiations with Russia and that a 30-day long ceasefire may be imminent. .

"Can mean a step towards a fair peace"

Malmer Stenergard reported to the Constitutional Committee after the share purchase

The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has been reported to the Constitutional Committee (KU) following the revelation that she bought shares in the defense company Mildef. .

Malmer Stenergard reported to the Constitutional Committee after the share purchase

Expert on the Minister's Shareholding: "Be Cautious"

This week, Sveriges Radio revealed that Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) last year bought shares in the Swedish IT and defense company Mildef. Now Ekot reports that the minister participated in a government decision that later came to benefit the company.

Expert on the Minister's Shareholding: "Be Cautious"

Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Sweden is to send Gripen planes to Poland to participate in two of NATO's air defense operations. This is the first time that Swedish fighter planes are participating in air policing from another ally's territory, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

The EU lifts sanctions against Syria

The EU countries are lifting most of their sanctions against Syria, in the hope of a positive political development after the fall of the Assad regime. .

The EU lifts sanctions against Syria