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Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism
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Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism

When the UN General Assembly voted on the demand that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas should cease within twelve months, Sweden abstained from voting. The decision is being criticized by the opposition
The Ministers' Flight Was Forced to Turn Back
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The Ministers' Flight Was Forced to Turn Back

The Foreign Minister's and Justice Minister's flight en route to Ankara has been forced to return to Arlanda due to technical problems.
Swedish Ministers to Turkey for Security Meeting
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Swedish Ministers to Turkey for Security Meeting

Kiev: Terror originates from Russian weapon depots
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Kiev: Terror originates from Russian weapon depots

Kiev reiterates its appeal to Western countries to allow Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets with long-range drones. Russian terror begins in weapon depots, airfields, and military bases deep inside Russia, says presidential adviser Andrij Jermak
The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately
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The new Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is thrown straight into the international hot air in her job as new Foreign Minister. But she assures that she has both the endurance and impatience required
The new government will hold for two terms
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The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson
They can take over after Billström
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They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister.
The Political Scientist on Billström's Resignation: "A Mystery"
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The Political Scientist on Billström's Resignation: "A Mystery"

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström's (The Moderate Party) announcement that he is leaving politics hit like a bomb on Wednesday. It's a mystery right now, says political scientist Marja Lemne
Support for Those Exposed to Prostitution and Violence
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Support for Those Exposed to Prostitution and Violence

The Government strengthens support for individuals who want to leave prostitution or are victims of human trafficking. Support lines for victims of violence also receive extra funding
Investigator: Difficult to get immigrants to return
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Investigator: Difficult to get immigrants to return

The Government's investigator would propose measures that strongly stimulate voluntary repatriation. But the investigation concludes that such methods "cannot be found"
Sweden receives criticism for proposal on "informer law"
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Sweden receives criticism for proposal on "informer law"

The proposal for extended information duty meets criticism abroad. It is completely inhumane, says Michele LeVoy, leader of the European human rights organization Picum to The Guardian
More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden
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More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden

For the first time in over 50 years, Sweden has net emigration. The number of asylum applications and granted residence permits continues to decrease
The Government wants to tighten family reunification rules.
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The Government wants to tighten family reunification rules.

The Government wants to tighten the conditions for family immigration further. A special investigator will review how, among other things, the maintenance requirements can be tightened
Stricter requirements for citizenship to apply to more people
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Stricter requirements for citizenship to apply to more people

The Government wants to make it harder to become a Swedish citizen. The forthcoming tightened requirements for obtaining citizenship will cover more
Increased Support for Injured Ukrainians
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Increased Support for Injured Ukrainians

Injured Ukrainians who have been evacuated to Sweden for treatment will, along with their relatives, be able to receive help with travel costs if they wish to return home after treatment.
Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job
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Swedes Who Could Land the EU's Top Job

A new Swedish EU Commissioner is soon to be appointed. Can it be EU Minister Jessika Roswall, a former Prime Minister or KD leader Ebba Busch? So far, the answer only exists in Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's head
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