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Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans
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Sweden wants the EU to bypass Hungary for Ukraine loans

The EU must find ways to bypass Hungary so that the agreed €90 billion loan to Ukraine can be disbursed. Sweden is prepared to be the driving force behind such a procedure, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said to TT
Ukrainian victims honored in Bucha
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Ukrainian victims honored in Bucha

Foreign ministers and other dignitaries from a number of EU countries are gathering in Bucha to mark the anniversary of the Russian massacre in 2022.
Israeli parliament approves death penalty bill that in practice applies to Palestinians
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Israeli parliament approves death penalty bill that in practice applies to Palestinians

Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has finally approved a controversial bill on the death penalty that, in practice, applies to Palestinians but not to Israelis, Haaretz reports. The law has been condemned by Sweden and several other European countries, which say it is "discriminatory
More Swedes living abroad will vote in September election
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More Swedes living abroad will vote in September election

The government wants to encourage more Swedes living abroad to vote. In the last election, only 32 percent voted
Stenergard: I assume what I say is leaking to Russia
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Stenergard: I assume what I say is leaking to Russia

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) takes the reports that her Hungarian counterpart is leaking information to Moscow seriously.
Minister: Much suggests a long-term major war
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Minister: Much suggests a long-term major war

There is much evidence that the US and Israel's war with Iran will be prolonged and could spread, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) warns. It is an extremely uncertain situation, and there is much evidence that we are heading towards a major war in the region, she says
Foreign Ministry officials participated in Iran's celebration - criticized by S
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Foreign Ministry officials participated in Iran's celebration - criticized by S

Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in a celebration marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution at the Iranian embassy in Stockholm. The participation has been criticized by Morgan Johansson (S)
Swedish citizen executed in Iran: Prime Minister calls it disgusting
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Swedish citizen executed in Iran: Prime Minister calls it disgusting

"A Swedish citizen was executed in Iran on Wednesday morning. It is truly disgusting, but unfortunately not entirely surprising
Sweden temporarily moves embassy staff from Iran to Azerbaijan
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Sweden temporarily moves embassy staff from Iran to Azerbaijan

Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France
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Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France

The government is preparing the team that will initiate an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence with France. This is an extensive process, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says
Social Democrats in talks with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clear up any ambiguities
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Social Democrats in talks with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clear up any ambiguities

The Social Democrats have contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to "clear up any ambiguities" following criticism of the party's stance on nuclear power, the party's leader writes on X.
Government rages against Social Democrats' line on nuclear weapons
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Government rages against Social Democrats' line on nuclear weapons

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been harshly criticized by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). The reason: Andersson opposes the government holding talks with France about deterrence involving French nuclear weapons
Swedish Foreign Ministry chartered plane with Swedes has taken off
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Swedish Foreign Ministry chartered plane with Swedes has taken off

The first Swedish chartered plane to bring home stranded Swedes from Dubai has taken off, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) announced at 5:30 p. m
Russian ambassador summoned to Sweden's Foreign Ministry after drone violated Swedish airspace
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Russian ambassador summoned to Sweden's Foreign Ministry after drone violated Swedish airspace

Russian Ambassador Sergei Belyaev has been summoned to Sweden's Foreign Ministry after a Russian drone violated Swedish airspace.
Stranded Swedes must pay with Swish to fly home
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Stranded Swedes must pay with Swish to fly home

Sweden is chartering a plane to fly home travelers stranded as a result of the war in Iran. According to Sveriges Radio Ekot, those who want to take the plane from Dubai must pay directly - with Swish
Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying
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Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying

The government and the Social Democrats disagree over initiating a dialogue with France on nuclear weapons. "I think there is a worrying swing to the left on this issue," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard very concerned about Ahmadreza Djalali in Evin Prison
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Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard very concerned about Ahmadreza Djalali in Evin Prison

The Swedish-Iranian researcher Ahmadreza Djalali is still imprisoned in the Evin prison in Tehran. "We are very concerned and will do everything we can to ensure that he is allowed to return home to his family," said Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
Foreign Minister: Sweden is considering chartering flights to help stranded Swedes in the Middle East
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Foreign Minister: Sweden is considering chartering flights to help stranded Swedes in the Middle East

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) understands the frustration of stranded Swedes in the Middle East. She does not rule out that the government could charter a plane to bring people home, especially those who are sick or have small children
Swedish emergency team in Riyadh consists of three people
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Swedish emergency team in Riyadh consists of three people

A Swedish emergency team is now in place in the region where the war in Iran is ongoing. According to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), the three officials will provide consular support once the airspace opens
Kristersson on stranded Swedes: No new information, no evacuation possible
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Kristersson on stranded Swedes: No new information, no evacuation possible

A few countries have begun evacuating stranded citizens in the Middle East, but the Swedish Foreign Ministry says there is no possibility of evacuating Swedes. The same message comes from the prime minister
Stenergard says clear plan missing for Iran's future
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Stenergard says clear plan missing for Iran's future

EU foreign ministers have held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East. Although the supreme leader of a dangerous and repressive regime has been killed, the regime has not fallen, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says
Stenergard: Khamenei's death opens a window of opportunity
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Stenergard: Khamenei's death opens a window of opportunity

Stenergard: Iran a threat, also to Sweden
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Stenergard: Iran a threat, also to Sweden

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons and that the regime poses a threat to the outside world and to Sweden. But she finds it difficult to see that an attack by the US and Israel would be compatible with international law
The Minister of Foreign Affairs: Swedish support is special
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs: Swedish support is special

Many people gathered at Sergels Torg in Stockholm to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "After four years, Ukraine's cause is still ours; it is about our future," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
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