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POLITICSSep 8As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballotWith the left-wing coalition ahead in polling, the current right-wing government's policies could soon be up for debate.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8Sweden heads to polls in close election race dominated by welfare state and securityOpinion polls ahead of Sunday's vote point to a victory for the centre-left opposition headed by the Social Democrats which could see Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition ousted.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 7Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian print media, citing propaganda concernsLatvia has become the first European country to ban imports of Russian consumer goods including books and print media, framing the move as a defense against Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 7Sweden’s fightback against the gangsShootings are down. The government has taken a tough line. Will voters reward it?Financial Times
POLITICSSep 6US envoys Witkoff and Kushner set for talks in Kyiv after meeting with Putin in MoscowU.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held meetings in Kyiv with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on Sunday, a day after lengthy conversations with Russian President Putin in Moscow.NPR News
POLITICSSep 6Sweden's pro-Russian ties embarrass the far rightA scandal involving an employee of Sweden's Parliament has shaken the ruling alliance just ahead of the September 13 elections. The employee, who is the partner of a senior official of the Sweden Democrats party, faces accusations of spreading disinformation for Russia's benefit.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 4Sweden election is turning into a nail - biterThe election in Sweden is described as highly competitive, indicating a close political contest. This suggests an uncertain outcome for the country's leadership.thelocal.se · Sweden
POLITICSSep 3Norway seizes Russian ship in Arctic over Crimea compensation claimMoscow challenges Norway's seizure of vessel, the Professor Molchanov, calling it an act of piracy.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 3Estonian defence minister resigns in €70m EU-funded procurement scandal for UkraineDefence minister has resigned over an arms deal for Ukraine involving EU funds paid to an Indian company with no track record of making shells.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3Sweden’s election frontrunner vows green resetMagdalena Andersson seeks comeback in September election after spell in oppositionFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 2Sweden Parties Support Tougher Stance on IsraelPolitical parties in Sweden are reportedly advocating for a more assertive position regarding Israel. This indicates a potential shift in Sweden's foreign policy approach towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.miragenews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 1‘Not welcome’: How Sweden’s far right took over Stockholm Central StationThe Sweden Democrats also posted advertisements on buses suggesting Swedes with Somali heritage apply for repatriation.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 31CIA chief’s Moscow meeting ‘achieved its goals’, says Lithuania’s presidentLithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda said he has been briefed by the US on the content of CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s talks in Moscow, describing the visit as aimed at reducing regional tensions. “I can say at this stage that the meeting achieved its stated objectives and it was aimed at reducing tensions in the region,” Nauseda said in Vilnius, according to Lithuanian media reports on Monday. “I very much hope that this message reached the Kremlin regime in good time.” He did not provide...South China Morning Post
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 31Lithuania marks 33rd anniversary of final Soviet troop withdrawalLithuania is commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the final withdrawal of Soviet troops from its territory. This marks a significant historical and political milestone for the nation's independence.lrt.lt · Lithuania
POLITICSAug 30Butcher of Bosnia Ratko Mladic still hailed as a hero by some SerbsHundreds of Bosnian Serbs gathered to pay tribute to former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladić.Al Jazeera [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 30Finland Stubb tells German newspaper Russia unlikely to risk attack on NATOA Finnish leader states to a German newspaper that Russia is unlikely to attack NATO, addressing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in Europe.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSAug 30 It makes no sense for Moscow to attack NATO - Finland presidentThe President of Finland has stated that an attack by Moscow on NATO would be illogical. This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in Europe.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSAug 30Finland says it ‘makes no sense’ for Russia to risk attack on a Nato nationFinland’s President Alexander Stubb said he did not believe ⁠Russia would risk ⁠an attack against a Nato country, ⁠telling Germany’s Bild newspaper it would “make no sense” to test the resolve of the alliance. Western officials have warned of a growing risk of Russian hybrid operations, including cyberattacks, against European countries potentially leading to a direct ‌confrontation with the Nato alliance. German officials have said they assess Russia would be in a position to attack a Nato...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 29Finland Stubb tells German newspaper Russia unlikely to risk attack on NATOFinland's President Stubb stated in a German newspaper that Russia is unlikely to risk an attack on NATO. This reports on an assessment of geopolitical stability and potential conflict from a European leader.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 29Finland's strategic reserves model sets an example for Europe in crisis preparednessDistributed across the country, Finland's reserves – along its 1,340 kilometers of border with Russia – cover nine months of grain consumption and five months of its oil and gas needs. The system has emerged as a potential model for the European Union.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 28Simon Ekpa appeals six-year terrorism sentence in FinlandSimon Ekpa, the pro-Biafra separatist campaigner, has appealed his six-year prison sentence for terrorism-related offences in Finland. According to BBC Pidgin, the Finnish prosecutor handling the case has also appealed, seeking a longer prison term on the grounds that the sentence imposed was insufficient for the offences. The Finnish Court of Appeal is expected to […] The post Simon Ekpa appeals six-year terrorism sentence in Finland appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 28Germany news: Dobrindt hosts Baltic Sea hybrid-threat talksMinisters from Baltic countries are meeting to discuss threats after a drone attack at Leipzig airport. Meanwhile, Germany's Greens have sounded a warning about low gas storage levels ahead of winter. Follow our updates.DW News [en]