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“Russia is lying about its economic strength: sanctions are working – and we need more”
Opinion piece by Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson and seven European finance ministers, The Guardian, 24 July 2024.
Published · Opinion piece from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Focus on security and cooperation when Japan’s Minister of Defense visited Sweden
The security situation has deteriorated in both the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions in recent years. When Japan’s Minister of Defense Minoru Kihara met with Sweden’s Minister for Defence Pål Jonson in Stockholm on 25 July, discussions included deepened cooperation to tackle these challenges.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New report on the situation of Ukrainians in Sweden
In the first half of 2023, the Government tasked the United Nations International Organization for Migration (IOM) with conducting a survey aimed at people who have fled to Sweden from Ukraine. The Government has now received a follow-up report, which shows positive developments in almost all areas.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry of Justice
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Japan’s Minister of Defense visits Sweden
On 25 July, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson will receive a visit from Japan’s Minister of Defense Minoru Kihara for a bilateral meeting at the Maritime Museum in Stockholm.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation with Iraq 2022–2026
The strategy applies in 2022–2026 and provides the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) with a total of SEK 1.2 billion and the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) with SEK 45 million.
Published · Updated · International development cooperation strategies from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden continues to support Ukraine’s energy supply and resilience
The Government has decided that Svenska kraftnät, Sweden’s power grid authority, may provide backup power generators to Ukraine, to support the country’s energy supply.
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Government phasing out bilateral development aid with Iraq
The Government has decided to begin a phase-out of Sweden’s strategy for development cooperation with Iraq. This phase-out will be done responsibly, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) have been tasked with concluding operations by 30 June 2025.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government increases support to vulnerable and persecuted journalists
The Government has decided to support the Reporters Shield initiative with SEK 5 million over a two-year period. Reporters Shield is a new long-term support programme that provides legal support to journalists and other media actors operating in repressive environments when they are targeted by baseless lawsuits.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedes in Lebanon must heed MFA’s advice against travel
Opinion piece by Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström, Expressen, 15 July 2024.
Published · Opinion piece from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish Government supports affected families following missile attack on Kyiv children’s hospital
Through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) humanitarian fund, to which Sweden is a major donor, it was possible to provide immediate assistance to people affected by the missile attack on the children’s hospital in Ohmatdyt on 8 July. The Government is now preparing a decision to provide an additional SEK 5 million in urgent humanitarian assistance to the ongoing response. This support will be channelled through UNICEF and go directly to the affected children and their families.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on the attack in Pennsylvania
Statement by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, 14 July 2024.
Published · Statement from Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Sweden has taken part in NATO Summit for the first time as full member
On 9–11 July, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson took part in the NATO Summit in Washington DC together with Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The member states agreed on new support to Ukraine and measures to strengthen NATO’s capability for deterrence and defence. NATO also celebrated its 75th anniversary during the summit.
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Sweden enters into partnership with the state of New York
On 12 July, Minister for Defence Pål Jonson signed a Letter of Intent concerning security cooperation between Sweden and the U.S. state of New York. The cooperation will be mainly between the Swedish Armed Forces and the New York National Guard as part of the United States’ State Partnership Program (SPP).
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Clear results six months into Sweden’s N5 and NB8 coordination
In 2024, Sweden is responsible for coordinating foreign and security cooperation of the Nordic countries (N5) and the Nordic and Baltic countries (NB8). In this role, Sweden has chosen to highlight three main priorities: strengthening security policy cooperation in the region, maintaining unwavering support for Ukraine’s right to freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and securing continued global support for Ukraine.
Published · Article from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden to join a drone cooperation for Ukraine
Sweden will enter a coalition together with eleven other countries, which, through joint procurement, will support Ukraine’s armed forces with unmanned aerial vehicles – drones. Systems training may also be included.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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New Nordic cooperation for accessible airspace
The Nordic countries are entering into a cooperation to promote access to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden’s airspace for NATO’s air operations. On 9 July, a declaration of cooperation was signed by the countries’ defence ministers in connection with the NATO Summit in Washington DC.
Published · Press release from Pål Jonson, Ministry of Defence
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Swedish Government nominates Jessika Roswall as new European Commissioner
The Government has decided to nominate Minister for EU Affairs Jessika Roswall as the new Swedish European Commissioner for the period 2024–2029.
Published · Article from Jessika Roswall, Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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Karin Tegmark Wisell apppointed as Sweden’s Ambassador for Global Health
The Government’s new reform agenda, ‘Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth’, has a particular focus on improved health for the most vulnerable people. Initiatives are needed to improve prospects of good health, ensure functioning health and medical care systems, and strengthen preparedness, in order to better address health threats at global level. Sweden has an important role to play in these efforts.
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Sweden attends first NATO Summit as member of the defence Alliance
On 9–11 July, NATO’s 32 member countries are gathering for the NATO Summit in Washington DC. Sweden is represented by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström and Minister for Defence Pål Jonson. The Summit is the first one Sweden is attending as a full member of the defence Alliance.
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Sweden’s national security – for a safer and more secure Sweden in uncertain times
The Government has adopted Sweden’s new national security strategy, which includes five guiding principles for management of Sweden’s security. It constitutes the framework for the Government’s work on national security until 2030.
Published · Article from Pål Jonson, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry of Defence, Prime Minister's Office