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Andersson on the US's demands: Extremely provocative
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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"
Europe Excluded from Ukraine Talks – Swedish Criticism
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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
Jonson: Risk of the US withdrawing soldiers from Europe
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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
Swedes with dual citizenship may lose assistance
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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
The Foreign Minister on the US's criticism: Does not review
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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.
Maria Malmer Stenergard in conversation with Rubio
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Maria Malmer Stenergard in conversation with Rubio

European Ministers: No Agreement Without Us
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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
The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump
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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
Kristersson: NATO is not seeking confrontation
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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
Trump imposes sanctions on the International Criminal Court
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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).
Strong Reactions to Trump's Gaza Proposal
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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)
EU extends sanctions against Russia
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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
The EU Eases Syria Sanctions
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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
Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko
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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.
Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election
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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"
Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs
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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
Ceasefire Welcomed - with Demands for Increased Emergency Aid
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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
The Foreign Minister: Lower the Oil Price Ceiling
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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
Expert on cable sabotage: Sweden is paralyzed by inaction
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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
Loyal Government President Sworn in in Georgia
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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.
Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4
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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
Foreign Minister: Cable Break Extremely Serious
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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".
This is what happens in 2025
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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
EU proposes sanctions against Russian shadow fleet
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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
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