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Dadgostar calls Left Party support letter to terrorist a mistake
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Dadgostar calls Left Party support letter to terrorist a mistake

Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar calls her party colleague's letter of support to a terrorist "a mistake". We should have handled this better here, she says
Russia summoned over reckless attacks in Ukraine, says foreign ministry
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Russia summoned over reckless attacks in Ukraine, says foreign ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Russia's chargé d'affaires on Monday to protest the country's extensive attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
EU sanctions Iranian judges over death penalty case involving executed Swede
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EU sanctions Iranian judges over death penalty case involving executed Swede

A judge who was involved in the legal process that led to a Swedish citizen being sentenced to death and executed in Iran is now on the EU sanctions list.
EU agrees new Russia sanctions package after weeks of talks
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EU agrees new Russia sanctions package after weeks of talks

After weeks of negotiations, the EU has finally agreed on a new sanctions package. The package is the EU's 21st against Russia since the country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine
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
Kristersson expects unity at NATO summit despite tensions over defense and Ukraine
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Kristersson expects unity at NATO summit despite tensions over defense and Ukraine

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for unity at the NATO summit in Ankara. NATO summits do not always run smoothly
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.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland between July 2 and 8, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
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.
EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel
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EU foreign affairs chief promises sanctions proposal against Israel

EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas promises to urge the European Commission to impose further trade sanctions on Israel.
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
KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition
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KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition

There is a major row between the Tidö parties and the opposition after the Riksdag's constitutional committee failed to agree on criticisms in the KU's annual review of the government. At the same time, there are sharp criticisms of several cabinet ministers, their shareholdings and the so-called Landerholm affair
Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU
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Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU

An entry ban on former Russian soldiers who were active during Russia's full-scale offensive against Ukraine. This is what the European Commission is proposing as part of its 21st sanctions package against the Russian war economy
Sweden's Foreign Minister Travels to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
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Sweden's Foreign Minister Travels to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Sweden's Foreign Minister is traveling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in the coming days.
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
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