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Kristersson: NATO is not seeking confrontation

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reiterates that there is no peace when he speaks on site in Latvia during a ceremony for Swedish NATO soldiers. None of us are here to seek confrontation, he says.

Kristersson: NATO is not seeking confrontation

Trump imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, has signed a presidential order to impose sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC). .

Trump imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court

Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal

President Donald Trump's statement about the USA "taking over" war-torn Gaza sparks anger and confusion. "It's difficult to say today what is meant", notes Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Hungary drops its veto threat and agrees to extend the EU's sanctions against Russia. Absolutely necessary, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

EU extends sanctions against Russia

The EU Eases Syria Sanctions

EU countries are in agreement on a plan to be able to phase out the sanctions against Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. However, so far the details are few.

The EU Eases Syria Sanctions

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

The authoritarian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is heading for an expected landslide victory in Belarus and will get to stay on for a seventh term. .

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

"Europe's last dictator" has once again extended his grip on power in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukasjenko is claimed to have won with over 87 percent in Sunday's "election".

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs

Sweden and Turkey are in agreement to accelerate the fight against terrorism and organized crime. Key issues are to work to stop the criminals' money and to increase the exchange of information between the countries.

Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The announcement of an agreement on a ceasefire in Gaza is welcomed, but emergency aid must immediately reach the civilians who have been affected. The International Red Cross Committee is ready to assist when hostages are released and in humanitarian efforts.

Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid

The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard wants to lower the price ceiling on Russian oil. The lower the price for Russian oil, the faster the peace, she says in her speech at the defense conference in Sälen.

The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling

Expert on cable sabotage: Sweden is paralyzed by inaction

Finland speaks the language of power and displays determination. Sweden appears to be paralyzed by inaction.

Expert on cable sabotage: Sweden is paralyzed by inaction

Loyal Government President Sworn in in Georgia

The former football player Micheil Kavelasjvili has been sworn in as president in Georgia – in a process controlled by the country's ruling party. .

Loyal Government President Sworn in in Georgia

Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

Peter Hultqvist, the Social Democrats' defense policy spokesperson, wants the NATO alliance to take greater responsibility for maintaining security in the Baltic Sea region. The government should take the initiative to open up for the activation of Article 4 of the NATO treaty, he says.

Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious

After another suspected cable sabotage in the Baltic Sea, where suspicions are once again directed towards Russia, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) describes the situation as "extremely serious". .

Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious

This is what happens in 2025

Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time.

This is what happens in 2025

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

The police in Finland are investigating whether a foreign cargo ship - belonging to Russia's shadow fleet - is guilty of the crime of damaging a major power cable between Finland and Estonia. The EU is now proposing new sanctions against Russian ships, and NATO is offering Finland and Estonia support.

EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet

After Criticism: China Promises Cooperation on Yi Peng

China promises continued cooperation regarding the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3. The statement comes two days after the vessel left the Kattegat, where it had been anchored since the end of November.

After Criticism: China Promises Cooperation on Yi Peng

The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard criticizes China over ship

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard criticizes China for lacking willingness to cooperate regarding the ship that has been in the Kattegat during the investigation into the destruction of communication cables in the Baltic Sea. .

The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard criticizes China over ship

The Afghanistan Mission – a Steep Uphill Climb

A new evaluation of the Swedish Afghanistan mission shows that the result did not turn out as intended, despite many billions being invested. If it is not anchored in the country itself, then it is a steep uphill climb, says Lennarth Hjelmåker who led the work.

The Afghanistan Mission – a Steep Uphill Climb

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

Hybrid agents and more vessels in Russia's shadow fleet are being targeted as EU countries expand their sanctions – soon also against Georgia. First of all, visa-free travel for diplomats and top officials is being paused.

No Visa-Free Travel for Georgia's Diplomats

EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact

The Head of the EU's Syria delegation has met the country's new leadership. The goal is to maintain contact, says Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas.

EU in Syria: We Maintain Contact

Unauthorised SD Politician in the Parliament Chamber

During a vaccine debate in the parliament, the vaccine critic Unni Björnerfors (SD) turned up at the member's seat – despite lacking authorization, reports Expressen. .

Unauthorised SD Politician in the Parliament Chamber

The Foreign Minister: Leave Syria

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) notes that the Assad regime has fallen after nearly 14 years of civil war and "unimaginable brutality against its own population". .

The Foreign Minister: Leave Syria

Lavrov in the EU – first visit since the start of the war

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is in Malta for a meeting with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). It is the Foreign Minister's first visit to the EU since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Lavrov in the EU – first visit since the start of the war