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Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Israel to Hold Settlers Accountable After Attack on European Diplomats in West Bank
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Swedish Foreign Minister Urges Israel to Hold Settlers Accountable After Attack on European Diplomats in West Bank

Sweden's foreign minister, Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), takes a serious view of Israeli settlers' attack on European diplomats in the West Bank and demands that Israel act.
Sweden’s foreign minister calls US decision to block new Russia sanctions regrettable
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Sweden’s foreign minister calls US decision to block new Russia sanctions regrettable

Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) regrets the US decision to block the introduction of several new sanctions against Russia.
US official warns of Russian hybrid attacks in Europe during Sweden visit: We must stick together
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US official warns of Russian hybrid attacks in Europe during Sweden visit: We must stick together

European leaders are warning that Russia is stepping up its hybrid warfare in Europe. They are backed by Thomas G
EU weighs secret responses to Russian hybrid attacks as fears of casualties grow
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EU weighs secret responses to Russian hybrid attacks as fears of casualties grow

Concerns are growing about Russian hybrid attacks against the EU and NATO. Member states are considering how best to respond, especially if a truly serious attack occurs
EU Launches Mission to Train Lebanon’s Army and Security Forces
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EU Launches Mission to Train Lebanon’s Army and Security Forces

EU countries approve an effort to train Lebanon’s army and security forces.
Left Party Refers Swedish Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Handling of Joakim Medin Case
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Left Party Refers Swedish Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Handling of Joakim Medin Case

The Left Party is reporting the ministers for foreign affairs and justice to the Committee on the Constitution (the parliamentary oversight committee) over their handling of the trial of journalist Joakim Medin.
EU Adds Nearly 1,600 Names to Russia Sanctions List in Largest-Ever Expansion
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EU Adds Nearly 1,600 Names to Russia Sanctions List in Largest-Ever Expansion

The EU is imposing its largest-ever expansion of sanctions, adding 1,600 names to lists related to Russia’s war in Ukraine. At the same time, it is preparing protective measures in response to US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC)
US Announces New Sanctions Against International Criminal Court, Drawing Widespread Criticism
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US Announces New Sanctions Against International Criminal Court, Drawing Widespread Criticism

The United States is facing widespread criticism after announcing new sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). “Sweden regrets the US decision,” Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard wrote on X
Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say
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Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize goes to human rights lawyer Navi Pillay. “Truly well-deserved,” says former UN Deputy Secretary-General and former Swedish Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson
Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel
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Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel

The red-green parties S, V, C and MP have agreed that Sweden will push to suspend the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. The government has been outmaneuvered, says Morgan Johansson (S), the party’s foreign policy spokesperson
U.S. Military to Broadcast Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan Live to the Public
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U.S. Military to Broadcast Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan Live to the Public

A man who shot and killed 13 people at a U. S
Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel
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Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel

The red-green parties may be about to change Sweden’s position on Israel and demand that the EU freeze its trade agreement with the country. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says that would not be appropriate right now
Sweden to Send Patriot Air Defense System and Personnel to Poland for Ukraine Logistics Hub Protection
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Sweden to Send Patriot Air Defense System and Personnel to Poland for Ukraine Logistics Hub Protection

Sweden will send the US-made Patriot air defense system and Swedish personnel to Poland to protect Rzeszów Airport. The airport is used, among other things, to transfer and transport military equipment to Ukraine
Sweden’s UN Minister Calls on Russia to Withdraw Forces from Ukraine
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Sweden’s UN Minister Calls on Russia to Withdraw Forces from Ukraine

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) criticized Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine in her speech at the UN General Assembly. She also took the opportunity to talk about a relative
Sweden’s foreign minister says Greenland tensions have damaged trust in NATO
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Sweden’s foreign minister says Greenland tensions have damaged trust in NATO

Maps showing Greenland as American and weapons talk from Donald Trump. After countless statements from the American president, the Swedish government now welcomes the security agreement that has been reached regarding the island
AI tops agenda as world leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly
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AI tops agenda as world leaders gather in New York for UN General Assembly

Nearly 130 world leaders are gathering in New York for high-level week of the UN General Assembly, which begins on Tuesday. One of the major issues is AI development, but in addition to the main meeting, bilateral meetings are also being held continuously
Iran expels Swedish diplomat in response to Sweden’s envoy expulsion
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Iran expels Swedish diplomat in response to Sweden’s envoy expulsion

Iran expels a Swedish diplomat. The announcement is a response to Sweden expelling an official at the Iranian embassy in Sweden on Wednesday, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Sweden expels Iranian official over activities incompatible with diplomatic rules
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Sweden expels Iranian official over activities incompatible with diplomatic rules

The Iranian ambassador has been summoned to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and an Iranian official will be expelled, the government announced. This is being done to “protect our citizens” and Swedish interests, according to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard
Kristersson: I’m not urging anyone to vote for us
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Kristersson: I’m not urging anyone to vote for us

The Liberals' rebound in voter opinion risks coming at the expense of the Moderates. I am not urging anyone to vote for us, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson to TT
Britain tightens sanctions on Israeli settlements as Israel retaliates
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Britain tightens sanctions on Israeli settlements as Israel retaliates

Britain has announced sanctions against Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Eleven more countries, including Sweden, want to see similar sanctions
Moderates want security checks for ministers
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Moderates want security checks for ministers

The Moderates want to introduce security checks for ministers. There is a lot of sensitive information handled, not least in the government, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
V accuses S of foul play over Left Party scandals, Andersson calls claim a conspiracy theory
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V accuses S of foul play over Left Party scandals, Andersson calls claim a conspiracy theory

The Social Democrats' outrage over the scandals in the Left Party is just a pretext to avoid fulfilling left-wing election promises, claims V. One of the strangest conspiracy theories I've heard, replies S leader Magdalena Andersson
EU summit clash over who should control foreign policy reform
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EU summit clash over who should control foreign policy reform

The EU's foreign policy should become both tougher and faster. The only question is who will decide
Moderates want aid recipients to cooperate on crime and extradition
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Moderates want aid recipients to cooperate on crime and extradition

The Moderates believe that it should be a foreign policy priority to target serious criminals who control crime in Sweden from abroad. The party wants to see a new "crime strategy" for Swedish aid
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