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Billström: Escalation must be avoided

It is of utmost importance that further escalation is avoided. This is what Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) writes after this morning's attacks in Israel and Lebanon.

Billström: Escalation must be avoided

Ukraine Envoy to Increase Engagement

The Government has appointed a special envoy for Ukraine's reconstruction, business, and development. The post is new and the appointed envoy Ulrik Tideström will, according to a press release, have close cooperation with the Ukrainian government, the EU, international financial institutions, the G7 countries, and other parties to support Ukraine's reconstruction.

Ukraine Envoy to Increase Engagement

Sweden's Ambassador to Mali Urged to Leave

Sweden's ambassador to Mali is urged to leave the country within 72 hours. Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) calls the decision "remarkable".

Sweden's Ambassador to Mali Urged to Leave

Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

The Swedish embassy in Lebanon is closing temporarily due to the deteriorated security situation. The staff has been urged to leave Beirut and travel to Cyprus.

Sweden's Embassy in Lebanon Closes

Billström: Extremely Alarming Situation

"The situation is extremely alarming. With the events of the past few days, the conflict in the region risks escalating", says Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) in a written comment to TT.

Billström: Extremely Alarming Situation

Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave

As many as 10,000 Swedish citizens may be in Lebanon, according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' assessment. In the event of an escalated conflict in the area, people risk being trapped.

Thousands of Swedes in Lebanon – urged to leave

Flights to Beirut stopped

Several airlines are stopping flights to and from Lebanon's capital Beirut, including Air France-KLM and German Lufthansa. .

Flights to Beirut stopped

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs [advises](https://regeringen. se/ud-avrader/libanon--andrad-avradan/) since October 2023 all Swedes who are in Lebanon to leave the country.

Billström reminds of warning against Lebanon travel

The Government Must Distance Itself from Orbán

The government must take a harder stance against Hungary's Viktor Orbán in the EU, according to the Social Democrats. Sweden should take the initiative for a statement where one sharply distances oneself from Orbán's behavior, says Morgan Johansson (S).

The Government Must Distance Itself from Orbán

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

It will be a moderate - but who? Already today, the government is presenting Sweden's next EU Commissioner. .

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

The British New Foreign Minister Visited Sweden

Britain's newly appointed Foreign Minister David Lammy is on his first European tour. On Sunday, he travelled to Sweden.

The British New Foreign Minister Visited Sweden

Expert: New President Will Have Little Impact on Djalali

Iran's new president is described as a person who stands for a slightly more open relationship with Europe. But it does not necessarily have to have a greater impact on the situation of the Swedish-Iranian imprisoned researcher Ahmadreza Djalali, according to Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi.

Expert: New President Will Have Little Impact on Djalali

The Government: Stop to Russian Gas - but Unclear When

New sanctions against Russia are intended to stop Russian fossil gas from reaching Sweden. But how long it will take before it really happens is unclear.

The Government: Stop to Russian Gas - but Unclear When

Summons Iraqi Diplomat after Death Sentences

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) is summoning Iraq's chargé d'affaires to protest against the death sentences in Iraq against three Swedish citizens. Prison sentences can be imposed instead, says Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party).

Summons Iraqi Diplomat after Death Sentences

Djalali's Wife Meets Billström: Crushed

Two Swedes were acquitted, but researcher Ahmadreza Djalali remained in prison in Iran. Today, his wife Vida Mehrannia met Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M).

Djalali's Wife Meets Billström: Crushed

New sanctions against Belarus

The EU adopted a new sanctions package against Belarus on Saturday. This is a response, among other things, to the country's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine.

New sanctions against Belarus

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) is favourite to become an EU Commissioner, according to Sveriges Radio and Expressen. He himself denies the reports via his press secretary in an SMS to Dagens Nyheter, stating that he "is not available for a post as Commissioner".

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billström is favourite to become an EU Commissioner, according to Sveriges Radio and Expressen. Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is expected to present the EU Commissioner by the first week of August at the latest.

Billström to become EU Commissioner soon?

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

EU countries are sending fresh billions to Ukraine shortly and have got their 14th sanctions package against Russia in place. But what happens next is more uncertain as sanctions-critical Hungary takes over in the EU.

Shadow Fleet Targeted - More Sanctions May Be Delayed

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

Hezbollah threat that even Cyprus could be drawn into the Middle East conflict sparks concern and anger in the EU. Unacceptable, fumes Greece.

EU gold over Hezbollah threat

EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

Stopped economic support and no more heavy political meetings could be the consequence when the EU considers how to act against Georgia following the country's new tough rules against independent organisations. > The door is open for Georgia to become a member of the EU.

EU warning to Georgia: The door may be closed

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

The USA is to prioritise sending air defence missiles to Ukraine, the White House announces. Ukraine is to receive the deliveries before other countries that have placed orders – among them, Sweden.

"USA prioritises Ukraine over Sweden for arms deliveries"

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

Despite the Foreign Ministry's advice, Swedes continue to travel to Iran, according to Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party). Something he now strongly opposes.

Billström lashes out at Swedish Iran travellers

EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet

Measures against Russian liquefied natural gas are included as EU countries have finally agreed on their 14th sanctions package against Russia. Also, the "shadow fleet" used to circumvent previous sanctions is affected.

EU cracks down on Russian gas and shadow fleet