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Protest Near Stockholm Jewish School Targets Israeli Soldier

Protest Near Stockholm Jewish School Targets Israeli Soldier

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A dozen demonstrators stood near a Jewish school in Stockholm on Monday afternoon – something that has made politicians from several parties furious. The demonstration, which took place after school hours, was according to the demonstrators directed against an Israeli soldier who is said to have held a lecture in a local premises in direct connection to the school

Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage

Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage

19 hours ago

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Monday afternoon outside the Jewish school in central Stockholm.

Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict

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Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict

Sat 13 Sept 2025 19:22 CEST

A drone violated Romania's airspace in connection with a Russian attack in Ukraine. "Yet another unacceptable violation of Nato's airspace", writes Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)

Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports

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Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports

Sat 13 Sept 2025 13:32 CEST

Donald Trump promises to introduce "significant sanctions" against Russia – if all NATO countries stop importing oil from the country and introduce the same sanctions. "I am ready to 'go' when you are", writes the President of the United States on social media

European Nations Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Polish Airspace Violation

European Nations Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Polish Airspace Violation

Fri 12 Sept 2025 17:36 CEST

Germany, France, Finland and EU have summoned their respective Russian ambassadors. This due to the Russian violation of Polish airspace earlier in the week

Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation

Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation

Thu 11 Sept 2025 18:00 CEST

Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists

Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists

Tue 9 Sept 2025 08:48 CEST

Two party leaders want the police to do more to protect Members of Parliament from Palestine activists. The police should consider whether it is suitable to allow these activists to get so close to our workplaces, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson

Sweden's Foreign Minister Meets Zelenskyj to Boost Pressure on Russia

Sweden's Foreign Minister Meets Zelenskyj to Boost Pressure on Russia

Fri 5 Sept 2025 15:22 CEST

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) has met President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Ukraine.

Swedish Foreign Minister Affirms Genocide Principle Amid Gaza Concerns

Swedish Foreign Minister Affirms Genocide Principle Amid Gaza Concerns

Mon 1 Sept 2025 18:07 CEST

An international organization with genocide researchers states that Israel's actions in Gaza meet the criteria for genocide, but it does not change the Swedish line. This is stated by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) during a visit to Lund

Malmer Stenergard: Genocide Term Requires Legal Definition

Malmer Stenergard: Genocide Term Requires Legal Definition

Mon 1 Sept 2025 14:33 CEST

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) still does not want to call Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip genocide, despite Monday's resolution from the heavy research group IAGS.

EU Faces Growing Pressure to Allocate Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

EU Faces Growing Pressure to Allocate Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

Sat 30 Aug 2025 10:01 CEST

The pressure is increasing in the EU to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. It is our duty to do so, believes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)

EU Divided on Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

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EU Divided on Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

Sat 30 Aug 2025 08:27 CEST

EU countries are still disagreed on acting tougher against Israel for its warfare in Gaza. A sign of weakness, thinks foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)

Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine

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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine

Fri 29 Aug 2025 11:40 CEST

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian Ambassador to Sweden to mark its opposition to the "continuous attacks on Ukrainian cities and the civilian population".

Sweden and Netherlands Urge EU Sanctions on Israel and Hamas

Sweden and Netherlands Urge EU Sanctions on Israel and Hamas

Thu 28 Aug 2025 09:03 CEST

Sweden and the Netherlands demand in a new letter to the EU that the union impose sanctions against both Israel and Hamas, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.

Swedish Government to Decide on Thailand's Gripen Jet Purchase

Swedish Government to Decide on Thailand's Gripen Jet Purchase

Mon 25 Aug 2025 10:04 CEST

Thailand wants to buy more Gripen planes and negotiations are in progress. If the situation between Thailand and Cambodia escalates, the deal can be paused or cancelled, according to an expert

Sweden Raises Ukrainian Flag on Independence Day

Sweden Raises Ukrainian Flag on Independence Day

Sun 24 Aug 2025 08:23 CEST

Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy

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Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy

Fri 22 Aug 2025 09:21 CEST

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) rejects that the government has been divided on its Israel line. At an extra meeting in the Riksdag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, she received support from all parties except SD to freeze the EU's trade agreement with the country

21 Nations Condemn West Bank Settlement Expansion Plan

21 Nations Condemn West Bank Settlement Expansion Plan

Thu 21 Aug 2025 18:55 CEST

21 countries, among them Sweden, condemn Israel's decision to give the green light for a plan to expand the settlement Ma'ale Adumim on the occupied West Bank.

Government Criticizes Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza

Government Criticizes Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza

Thu 21 Aug 2025 14:56 CEST

The Government condemns Israel's ground offensive against Gaza city. All such steps condemn the Government, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)

Parties Clash Over Healthcare for Gaza's Children in Sweden

Parties Clash Over Healthcare for Gaza's Children in Sweden

Thu 21 Aug 2025 12:47 CEST

The Liberals want Sweden to provide healthcare to sick children from Gaza, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. But the Foreign Minister sees difficulties and Jimmie Åkesson says a straight no

Swedish Foreign Minister Criticizes Israel's Gaza Invasion Decision

Swedish Foreign Minister Criticizes Israel's Gaza Invasion Decision

Wed 20 Aug 2025 21:54 CEST

Pressure on Russia Must Persist to Support Ukraine, Say Leaders

Pressure on Russia Must Persist to Support Ukraine, Say Leaders

Sat 16 Aug 2025 11:00 CEST

Support for Ukraine must be maintained and the pressure on Russia increased. This is the message from both the government and the Social Democrats after Trump's meeting with Putin in Alaska

Foreign Minister Clarifies Government Stance Amid Busch's Israel Remarks

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Foreign Minister Clarifies Government Stance Amid Busch's Israel Remarks

Tue 12 Aug 2025 10:56 CEST

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) comments on Ebba Busch's (Christian Democrats) statements about Israel after the government demanded that the EU freeze the trade agreement with the country. I represent the government's line, says Malmer Stenergard in TV4's Nyhetsmorgon

Ukraine Holds Key Decision-Making Role, Says Swedish Foreign Minister

Ukraine Holds Key Decision-Making Role, Says Swedish Foreign Minister

Mon 11 Aug 2025 18:00 CEST

Politics Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) has on Monday participated in a meeting with the EU's foreign ministers about the war in Ukraine.