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Swedish Minister Downplays Significance of Palestinian State Recognition
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Swedish Minister Downplays Significance of Palestinian State Recognition

The last few days have seen a number of Western countries choose to recognize a Palestinian state. Sweden chose to recognize Palestine as early as 2014 – but Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is now downplaying the significance of the decision
King Carl Gustaf Meets Zelenskyj in New York to Show Support
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King Carl Gustaf Meets Zelenskyj in New York to Show Support

King Carl Gustaf has met Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyj in New York to show his "tireless support".
Swedish Journalist Faces Terror Charges in Turkey Trial
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Swedish Journalist Faces Terror Charges in Turkey Trial

Joakim Medin's fate is in the hands of a Turkish court. On Thursday, the trial for terrorist offenses against the Swedish journalist begins
Sweden Urges Iran to Release Ahmadreza Djalali Immediately
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Sweden Urges Iran to Release Ahmadreza Djalali Immediately

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) has had a bilateral meeting with her Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi about the imprisoned Swedish-Iranian Ahmadreza Djalali.
NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations
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NATO Prepared to Defend Airspace Against Russian Violations

Nato is ready to militarily defend its airspace if Russia continues to violate it. This is stated by Britain's Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper in a speech to the UN
No Criminal Investigation for Mattias Karlsson's "Monsters" Post
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No Criminal Investigation for Mattias Karlsson's "Monsters" Post

Prosecutors will not initiate any preliminary investigation against The Moderate Party's group leader Mattias Karlsson, who was reported to the police after a criticized post on X where he described demonstrators as "monsters".
Mattias Karlsson of The Moderate Party Reported to Police for Incitement
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Mattias Karlsson of The Moderate Party Reported to Police for Incitement

The activist group Jewish Anti-Zionist Alliance states that a police report has been filed against The Moderate Party's group leader in the parliament Mattias Karlsson for incitement against an ethnic group.
Orbán Criticizes Swedish Government as Unfriendly to Hungary
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Orbán Criticizes Swedish Government as Unfriendly to Hungary

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticizes Sweden in another post on X addressed to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Foreign Minister Defends Controversial Statement on Protesters
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Foreign Minister Defends Controversial Statement on Protesters

Earlier in the week, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) shared further a post on X where demonstrators were called "monsters" – a "strong expression", according to the minister. But it also reflects the frustration that I and many with me feel for the situation that Jews have today in Sweden, she says
Green Party Reports Swedish Government for Inaction on Genocide Prevention
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Green Party Reports Swedish Government for Inaction on Genocide Prevention

Green party reports the government to the Constitutional Committee for not acting sufficiently to prevent genocide and violating international law, reports Svenska Dagbladet.
Protest Near Stockholm Jewish School Targets Israeli Soldier
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Protest Near Stockholm Jewish School Targets Israeli Soldier

A dozen demonstrators stood near a Jewish school in Stockholm on Monday afternoon – something that has made politicians from several parties furious. The demonstration, which took place after school hours, was according to the demonstrators directed against an Israeli soldier who is said to have held a lecture in a local premises in direct connection to the school
Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage
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Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Monday afternoon outside the Jewish school in central Stockholm.
Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict
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Russian Drone Enters Romanian Airspace Amid Ukraine Conflict

A drone violated Romania's airspace in connection with a Russian attack in Ukraine. "Yet another unacceptable violation of Nato's airspace", writes Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports
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Trump Proposes New Sanctions if NATO Halts Russian Oil Imports

Donald Trump promises to introduce "significant sanctions" against Russia – if all NATO countries stop importing oil from the country and introduce the same sanctions. "I am ready to 'go' when you are", writes the President of the United States on social media
European Nations Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Polish Airspace Violation
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European Nations Summon Russian Ambassadors Over Polish Airspace Violation

Germany, France, Finland and EU have summoned their respective Russian ambassadors. This due to the Russian violation of Polish airspace earlier in the week
Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation
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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Polish Airspace Violation

Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists
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Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists

Two party leaders want the police to do more to protect Members of Parliament from Palestine activists. The police should consider whether it is suitable to allow these activists to get so close to our workplaces, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson
Sweden's Foreign Minister Meets Zelenskyj to Boost Pressure on Russia
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Sweden's Foreign Minister Meets Zelenskyj to Boost Pressure on Russia

Sweden's Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) has met President Volodymyr Zelenskyj in Ukraine.
Swedish Foreign Minister Affirms Genocide Principle Amid Gaza Concerns
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Swedish Foreign Minister Affirms Genocide Principle Amid Gaza Concerns

An international organization with genocide researchers states that Israel's actions in Gaza meet the criteria for genocide, but it does not change the Swedish line. This is stated by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) during a visit to Lund
Malmer Stenergard: Genocide Term Requires Legal Definition
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Malmer Stenergard: Genocide Term Requires Legal Definition

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) still does not want to call Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip genocide, despite Monday's resolution from the heavy research group IAGS.
EU Faces Growing Pressure to Allocate Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine
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EU Faces Growing Pressure to Allocate Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

The pressure is increasing in the EU to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine. It is our duty to do so, believes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
EU Divided on Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict
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EU Divided on Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Conflict

EU countries are still disagreed on acting tougher against Israel for its warfare in Gaza. A sign of weakness, thinks foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine
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Sweden Summons Russian Ambassador Over Attacks on Ukraine

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian Ambassador to Sweden to mark its opposition to the "continuous attacks on Ukrainian cities and the civilian population".
Sweden and Netherlands Urge EU Sanctions on Israel and Hamas
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Sweden and Netherlands Urge EU Sanctions on Israel and Hamas

Sweden and the Netherlands demand in a new letter to the EU that the union impose sanctions against both Israel and Hamas, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.
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