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Extra Meeting After the Attack: "Discussed Security"

The party leaders of the Riksdag have had a meeting today about the tomato attack against the Foreign Minister in the Riksdag last week. "I have discussed issues concerning security in the Riksdag with the party leaders today", says Speaker Andreas Norlén to TT.

Extra Meeting After the Attack: "Discussed Security"

This is how Sweden will contribute to NATO's defense

Sweden will contribute with forces to NATO both on land, at sea, and in the air next year, the government announces. This is a historic decision.

This is how Sweden will contribute to NATO's defense

Security Chief: There is Reason for Self-Criticism

After the attack directed at the Foreign Minister during a debate in the parliament, the security work will be reviewed. There is always reason to be self-critical, says the parliament's security chief Niklas Åström, who still claims that the security is good in the parliament building.

Security Chief: There is Reason for Self-Criticism

Stenergard on the attack: Very unpleasant

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had tomatoes thrown at her during a debate in the parliament's chamber. It was a very unpleasant situation, she says to TT.

Stenergard on the attack: Very unpleasant

The Minister is Concerned about the Consequences of the War

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is worried that the conflict in the Middle East will spread. We can already see that the conflict in the Middle East or in other parts of the world affects Sweden, she says to Dagens Nyheter.

The Minister is Concerned about the Consequences of the War

The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

Parties participating in Palestine demonstrations must take responsibility for individuals who vandalize, says The Moderate Party's party secretary Karin Enström after the tomato attack on the foreign minister in parliament. Speaker Andreas Norlén calls the incident antidemocratic.

The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had to flee a debate in the Riksdag. A bag of tomatoes and onions was thrown from the stands and landed a few meters from her.

The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Iran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe.

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Sweden's government views with "great concern" the military escalation in the Middle East, announces Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) via social media. .

Maria Malmer Stenergard: Very Great Concern for the Escalation

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

The government plane with several ministers on board was forced to turn back on its way to an important meeting in Ankara last week, writes Expressen. .

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

The Prime Minister: The Risk of Escalation is Obvious

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says to TV4 that "the development is both uncertain and serious" after the reports of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death. > It's difficult to assess what this can lead to, but the risk of escalation is quite obvious, he says to [TV4](https://www.

The Prime Minister: The Risk of Escalation is Obvious

The Foreign Minister: Israel has the right to defense

Israel is threatened from several directions simultaneously by Iran and its allies in the region and must therefore be allowed to defend itself. It was one of the messages from Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) when she held her first speech in the UN General Assembly on Friday, Swedish time.

The Foreign Minister: Israel has the right to defense

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is summoning Iran's chargé d'affairs after the revelation that the country was behind a major cyberattack last summer. Iran, in turn, dismisses the allegations as baseless accusations that "poison" the countries' relations.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs summons Iran's top diplomat – Iran responds

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.

Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism

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. .

The Ministers' Flight Was Forced to Turn Back

Swedish Ministers to Turkey for Security Meeting

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) and Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) are traveling to Turkey's capital Ankara on Wednesday. They will initiate the countries' security dialogue.

Swedish Ministers to Turkey for Security Meeting

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.

Kiev: Terror originates from Russian weapon depots

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 Foreign Minister: Accepted immediately

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.

The new government will hold for two terms

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. .

They can take over after Billström

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.

The Political Scientist on Billström's Resignation: "A Mystery"

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.

Support for Those Exposed to Prostitution and Violence

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".

Investigator: Difficult to get immigrants to return

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.

Sweden receives criticism for proposal on "informer law"