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Hope for agreement despite Trump's words - negotiations relatively close

Hope for agreement despite Trump's words - negotiations relatively close

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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

KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition

Tue 9 Jun 2026 11:31 CEST

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

Proposal: Ban on Russian ex-soldiers entering the EU

Tue 9 Jun 2026 11:20 CEST

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

Sweden's Foreign Minister Travels to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates

Mon 8 Jun 2026 13:01 CEST

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

Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising

Fri 5 Jun 2026 17:43 CEST

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?

Alexander Stubb or Angela Merkel, who can talk to Putin?

Thu 28 May 2026 09:20 CEST

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

Fri 22 May 2026 15:13 CEST

The goal of the meeting between the U. S

Sweden signs letter of intent for technology cooperation with the US

Sweden signs letter of intent for technology cooperation with the US

Fri 22 May 2026 14:10 CEST

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

Sweden concerned others will reduce support for Ukraine after EU €90 billion loan

Thu 21 May 2026 20:11 CEST

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

Thu 21 May 2026 19:52 CEST

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

Malmer Stenergard welcomes Marco Rubio's arrival

Wed 20 May 2026 15:48 CEST

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is positive about U. S

Activists forced to kneel draw strong criticism

Activists forced to kneel draw strong criticism

Wed 20 May 2026 09:02 CEST

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's mocking of activists from the Gaza convoy is drawing sharp criticism from abroad - and is being questioned by the minister's own boss.

Now it's clear: Rubio to attend Swedish NATO meeting

Now it's clear: Rubio to attend Swedish NATO meeting

Tue 19 May 2026 19:32 CEST

US Senator Marco Rubio will attend the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Helsingborg on Friday, the US State Department confirms.

Ukraine crushed Sweden with drones, Prime Minister says just fine

Ukraine crushed Sweden with drones, Prime Minister says just fine

Mon 18 May 2026 14:54 CEST

Ukraine "crushed" Sweden in an exercise in which Sweden was supposed to defend itself against a drone attack. An important lesson for Sweden, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)

First major NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden costs 85 million kronor

First major NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden costs 85 million kronor

Mon 18 May 2026 12:54 CEST

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

Russian tourists in the EU a shame, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard

Mon 11 May 2026 10:13 CEST

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

EU expands sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas

Mon 11 May 2026 08:43 CEST

EU countries are expanding their sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers and Hamas. "Very good," says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)

Spanish Minister Says Israel Will Release Swedish Activist

Spanish Minister Says Israel Will Release Swedish Activist

Sat 9 May 2026 12:51 CEST

Spanish-Swedish activist Saif Abukeshek will be released by Israel within hours, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said, according to Madrid media.

Why M believes in election victory despite the lack of voter turnout

Why M believes in election victory despite the lack of voter turnout

Fri 8 May 2026 13:40 CEST

The Moderates see economic policy as their sharpest weapon in the election campaign. But they also hope to attract new voters - not least women - by presenting a new image of the party

The government does not demand that Israel release Swedish activist

The government does not demand that Israel release Swedish activist

Fri 8 May 2026 13:28 CEST

Both the UN and Spain have demanded that the arrested activist Saif Abukeshek, who holds Swedish and Spanish citizenship, be released. Sweden has not

UN demands release of Swede arrested in Israel after Gaza-bound convoy stopped near Crete

UN demands release of Swede arrested in Israel after Gaza-bound convoy stopped near Crete

Wed 6 May 2026 11:22 CEST

The UN calls on Israel to immediately release two activists arrested during an operation in international waters against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla.

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

Tue 5 May 2026 09:52 CEST

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

Swedish activist held in Israeli prison after Gaza convoy operation

Swedish activist held in Israeli prison after Gaza convoy operation

Sun 3 May 2026 09:50 CEST

The Swedish man arrested by Israel in connection with the operation against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla has appeared in an Israeli court - where his detention has been extended by two days. The Spanish government is demanding that the man, who also holds Spanish citizenship, be immediately released

Swedish Gripen in Israel - potentially hot potato

Swedish Gripen in Israel - potentially hot potato

Sat 2 May 2026 08:10 CEST

A Swedish man has been arrested by Israeli authorities in connection with the operation against the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla. He has been taken to Israel and is being investigated for links to a group Israel has designated a terrorist organization