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Malmer Stenergard reported to the Constitutional Committee after the share purchase

The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has been reported to the Constitutional Committee (KU) following the revelation that she bought shares in the defense company Mildef. .

Malmer Stenergard reported to the Constitutional Committee after the share purchase

Violence in Syria is condemned: "Civilians must be protected"

The recent violent incidents in Syria are condemned from several quarters. Demands are being made for civilians to be protected – and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to see justice for the victims.

Violence in Syria is condemned: "Civilians must be protected"

Expert on the Minister's Shareholding: "Be Cautious"

This week, Sveriges Radio revealed that Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) last year bought shares in the Swedish IT and defense company Mildef. Now Ekot reports that the minister participated in a government decision that later came to benefit the company.

Expert on the Minister's Shareholding: "Be Cautious"

Minister bought shares during billion deal

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard bought shares in a defense company at the same time as Sweden negotiated a billion deal that benefited the company in question, shows an investigation by Ekot. .

Minister bought shares during billion deal

Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Sweden is to send Gripen planes to Poland to participate in two of NATO's air defense operations. This is the first time that Swedish fighter planes are participating in air policing from another ally's territory, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Andersson: "Important First Step towards Peace Agreement"

A crucial first step towards a peace agreement. This is how S-leader Magdalena Andersson describes Sunday's top meeting in London.

Andersson: "Important First Step towards Peace Agreement"

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The support for Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pouring in after the brawl at the White House. "You are not alone" and that President Donald Trump is doing Putin's "dirty work" are some of the messages.

Support for Zelensky after the quarrel - "not alone"

The EU lifts sanctions against Syria

The EU countries are lifting most of their sanctions against Syria, in the hope of a positive political development after the fall of the Assad regime. .

The EU lifts sanctions against Syria

The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine

With symbolic air raid sirens, a minute of silence, and new sanctions against Russia, EU countries honor the victims of the war in Ukraine. More support is to be urgently discussed next week.

The North presses on: Cough up money for Ukraine

Sabotage investigation launched after cable break

A preliminary investigation into sabotage has been initiated following the suspected cable breakage off the coast of Gotland. The police confirm this to TT.

Sabotage investigation launched after cable break

Ukraine's Ambassador: Europe Must Take the Lead

Europe must increase the pressure on Russia to get the country to engage in serious negotiations about peace, says Ukraine's ambassador to Sweden Andrij Plachotnjuk. Europe must learn to speak the language of power.

Ukraine's Ambassador: Europe Must Take the Lead

Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate

Don't draw too large conclusions from Russia's talks with the USA about Ukraine, notes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). It is not obvious that Russia wants peace negotiations, he says.

Kristersson: Not Certain Russia Wants to Negotiate

Stenergard: Trump's demand is "a trap"

Russia has set negotiation requirements for Ukraine to hold elections. It's "a trap one must not fall into", says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) who reacts to the requirement.

Stenergard: Trump's demand is "a trap"

The Foreign Minister on the USA: "A Lump in the Stomach"

Look at what the USA does – not what is said. This is the message from Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) who urges calm and coolness after an extraordinary meeting about the situation in Ukraine.

The Foreign Minister on the USA: "A Lump in the Stomach"

The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early

Sweden has, like other NATO countries, received a request from the USA about what they can contribute militarily to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. It entirely depends on how the peace looks, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early

The Foreign Minister Convenes an Emergency Ukraine Meeting

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) summons all parliamentary parties to a meeting about the "serious situation" in Ukraine. "Support to Ukraine is and remains the government's top foreign policy priority", she writes to TT.

The Foreign Minister Convenes an Emergency Ukraine Meeting

Andersson on the US's demands: Extremely provocative

Sweden must set clear demands on the USA to allow the EU to participate in the upcoming peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, says S leader Magdalena Andersson. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) accuses her of "scoring cheap domestic political points".

Andersson on the US's demands: Extremely provocative

Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism

Europe will not be sitting at the negotiating table in the planned peace talks between the USA, Russia, and Ukraine, according to the USA's special Ukraine envoy. Sweden's government expresses concern and criticizes the message.

Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism

Jonson: Risk of the US withdrawing soldiers from Europe

Much indicates that the USA will reduce its military presence in Europe, according to Defense Minister Pål Jonson. Europe must prepare itself for a time when it takes a significantly greater responsibility for its own security, he says.

Jonson: Risk of the US withdrawing soldiers from Europe

Swedes with dual citizenship may lose assistance

The right to consular assistance abroad for individuals with dual citizenship should be investigated. This is stated by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to Sveriges Radio Ekot.

Swedes with dual citizenship may lose assistance

The Foreign Minister on the US's criticism: Does not review

The USA's Vice President JD Vance criticizes Sweden for having "convicted a Christian activist" for Quran burnings after "a friend of his was killed", reports several media outlets. .

The Foreign Minister on the US's criticism: Does not review

Maria Malmer Stenergard in conversation with Rubio

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) has spoken with the US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio. During Thursday's phone call, they discussed, among other things, the Ukraine war.

Maria Malmer Stenergard in conversation with Rubio

European Ministers: No Agreement Without Us

No just and lasting peace in Ukraine without Europe's democracies participating in the negotiations. This says France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot after a meeting in Paris with colleagues from, among others, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

European Ministers: No Agreement Without Us

The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is criticized for not mentioning the President of the USA in her foreign policy declaration. She avoids with precision mentioning Donald Trump, says Håkan Svenneling, foreign policy spokesperson for V, in a debate in the Riksdag.

The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump