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Moderates promise Baltic Sea air defense shield if they win election
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Moderates promise Baltic Sea air defense shield if they win election

An air defense shield over the Baltic Sea that would protect against both drones and possible missiles. The Moderates promise to work toward this if the right-wing party wins the election
Malmer Stenergard takes shelter during visit to Kyiv
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Malmer Stenergard takes shelter during visit to Kyiv

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had to take shelter during her visit to Kyiv, where she was to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day, Expressen writes.
Foreign Minister: Other countries must do more for Ukraine, says Malmer Stenergard
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Foreign Minister: Other countries must do more for Ukraine, says Malmer Stenergard

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) - visiting Kyiv - believes that other countries could do more for Ukraine. She highlights Ukraine's need for air defense
Left Party wants Sweden to refer Israel’s Ben-Gvir to ICC over apartheid claims
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Left Party wants Sweden to refer Israel’s Ben-Gvir to ICC over apartheid claims

The Swedish government should act to have Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for apartheid, the Left Party believes.
Sweden backs criticism of Israel’s settlement policy in West Bank
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Sweden backs criticism of Israel’s settlement policy in West Bank

Sweden says it supports a critical statement on Israel's settlement policy in the West Bank. Britain, France, Germany and Italy agreed on Thursday to call on Israel to end the expansion of new settlements
German politicians demand EU sanctions against Israel’s Ben-Gvir after Gaza remarks
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German politicians demand EU sanctions against Israel’s Ben-Gvir after Gaza remarks

The EU should impose joint sanctions against Israel's ultra-conservative Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, German politicians are demanding after statements that Palestinians "are not even human. " Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says she reacts with disgust to Ben-Gvir's remarks
Moderates want femicide to be a new crime category in Sweden
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Moderates want femicide to be a new crime category in Sweden

The Moderates are proposing a new criminal classification for femicide, also known as female homicide. We want anyone who murders a woman because she is a woman to be sentenced to life imprisonment, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard
Sweden sends 5 million kronor in aid to Colombia after earthquake
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Sweden sends 5 million kronor in aid to Colombia after earthquake

Sweden is providing Colombia with five million kronor in humanitarian aid after the earthquake on August 10.
Strömmer: Russian influence operation has no link to Swedish election
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Strömmer: Russian influence operation has no link to Swedish election

The government is taking the Russian influence operation revealed by Säpo seriously. It is important to emphasize that it has no connection to the Swedish election, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
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
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