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POLITICSAug 31France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 30‘Do you miss Mogadishu?’ Inside Sweden’s far-right campaignHow a far-right party with neo-Nazi roots bought every ad surface in Sweden's biggest train station.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 24Sweden moves to prevent school attacks after one killed in sword assault in FagerstaEducation Minister Simona Mohamsson told a press conference that the government would be appointing a school attack commission "that will propose new measures to prevent future school attacks."EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 23Thousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general electionSome 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to act faster to meet Sweden’s climate targets.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 23Bangkok Post - Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election loomsThousands are expected to attend a climate demonstration in Sweden as an election approaches. This event highlights public engagement on environmental issues during a political period.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
POLITICSAug 21Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfersAfter Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 16Europe Turns to Foreign Prisons as Sweden Sends Inmates to EstoniaEuropean nations are increasingly utilizing foreign prisons, exemplified by Sweden sending inmates to Estonia. This indicates a potential trend in addressing correctional system capacity across the continent.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
POLITICSAug 13EU budget: Sweden, part of the 'frugal' camp, is about to turn even more hawkishSweden is part of the EU's so-called "frugal" bloc, alongside Germany and the Netherlands - net contributors pushing to rein in the bloc's next long-term budget and limit the cost for national taxpayers. But a shift to the left in Stockholm is unlikely to soften its position.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 1Sweden doubles prison terms for gang-related crimesSweden has introduced tougher penalties for gang-related offences, allowing courts to impose prison sentences up to twice as long as before, as the country cracks down on organised crime. Under the new law, which took effect on Saturday, gang members convicted of certain offences can face sentences up to double the previous maximum. For example, a gang member caught carrying a firearm previously faced a maximum prison term of four years but can now receive up to eight years, according to Swedish...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Sweden eases mining permits to cut China minerals relianceSweden has declared the mining of critical minerals and rare earths a national security interest. This will ease and expedite the permit process. The government said the step was needed to counter dependence on China.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 5Chinese foreign minister calls on Sweden to help rebuild trust between the countriesChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Sweden to help rebuild trust between the two countries and cultivate a “correct perception” of each other, despite their frictions in recent years. “Sweden was the first Western country that established diplomatic relations with China, which showed Sweden’s independence and strategic foresight while setting an example globally,” Wang told Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on Saturday, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. “Although...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 5China , Sweden agree to strengthen cooperation , uphold multilateralism , safeguard intl orderChina and Sweden have agreed to enhance their cooperation, support multilateralism, and work to safeguard international order. This reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts and bilateral relations between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICSJul 3Stinging criticisms from Sweden! By Donu KogbaraKio Amachree is a friend of mine and President of Worldview International, a Stockholm-based diaspora accountability platform. His eloquent and fearless attacks on Tinubu and his cronies have turned him into one of the most popular critics of the Nigerian government. He comes from my home state, Rivers, and stands out from the crowd at a […] The post Stinging criticisms from Sweden! By Donu Kogbara appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1‘I did nothing wrong’: Sweden’s migration regime hardens, upending livesOnce a European nation receiving large numbers of refugees and migrants, Sweden completes a decade-long overhaul.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJun 29Courts must remain vigilant guardians of constitutional supremacy: CJI Surya Kant in SwedenIndian Express
POLITICSJun 27Sweden parties conjure ghosts in this plague versus cholera electionPolitical parties in Sweden are engaging in contentious rhetoric during an election, described metaphorically as a choice between two bad options. This highlights the nature of the current political debate in the country.thelocal.se · Sweden
POLITICSJun 17Sweden backs tougher residency rules for immigrantsSweden supports more stringent regulations for immigrant residency, indicating a shift in national policy.northkoreatimes.com · North Korea
POLITICSJun 17Sweden backs tougher residency rules for immigrantsSweden is supporting more stringent residency regulations for immigrants. This indicates a shift in the country's immigration policy.irishsun.com · Ireland
POLITICSJun 17Sweden backs tougher residency rules for immigrantsSweden is supporting the implementation of stricter residency regulations for immigrants. This political development signals a shift in the country's immigration policy.singaporestar.com · Singapore
POLITICSJun 17More than half of voters think Sweden's government will lose electionWith the Swedish election fast approaching, more than half of voters believe there will be a political shift.thelocal_se · sweden