Magdalena Andersson’s center-left bloc defeated by right-wing bloc, 176 seats to 173, with 99% of votes counted. Moderate Party expected to form a government. Andersson was the Nordic country’s first female prime minister when she took office last year. The Sweden Democrats are a party that arose from a neo-Nazi movement. It has gradually grown … Read more
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson’s alliance of four left-wing parties failed to win an outright majority. Exit polls had indicated the right-wing bloc could barely win. The far-right Sweden Democrats look set to develop the second-largest party. Sweden’s election was too adjacent to call on Sunday night, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said. Exit polls … Read more
Sweden will contribute an additional one billion Swedish krona ($93.8 million) in aid to Ukraine. This additional support would include both military and civilian assistance. The provision of military assistance will get the equivalent of $46.9 million. The Prime Minister of Sweden, Magdalena Andersson, On Monday, made the announcement that her country would contribute … Read more
Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson refused to deny Turkey’s claim. Stockholm promised to deport people wanted by Ankara. Sweden and Finland agreed to examine Turkish extradition requests “expeditiously and thoroughly”. But no promise has been given to actually carry out the extraditions. Sweden’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson refused to deny Turkey’s claim that Stockholm … Read more
The Nordic countries’ membership applications to NATO have been stalled after Ankara’s objections. Any NATO membership deal must be unanimously approved by all 30 members, and now fears are mounting that Turkey could delay their bids indefinitely. Sweden’s foreign minister has told Swedish media that “we should be prepared for this to take some time”. … Read more
Despite Hungary’s objections, European Council President Charles Michel voiced optimism on Wednesday that the EU will achieve an agreement on a Russian oil embargo ahead of next week’s European summit. Michel stated that European leaders are working tirelessly to find a solution, and that he has had several conversations on the matter. During a joint … Read more
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson announced during a joint press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö in Stockholm that Finland and Sweden will submit their NATO application on Wednesday. “Democracy has won,” Niinistö said. “This whole spring has been a triumph for democracy in Finland” he said. He referred to the overwhelming support Finland’s NATO … Read more
Charles Michel, president of the European Council praised Sweden and its prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, for their decision to join NATO. He described it as a “decision for the sake of collective security and defense.” Michel tweeted on Monday, “With Sweden’s application to join NATO alongside its strategic partner Finland, our security becomes even stronger.” … Read more
Sweden’s ruling Social Democratic Party declared its support for NATO membership on Sunday, reversing decades of opposition and clearing the way for the country to submit an application. After Russia’s February 24th invasion of Ukraine, Sweden’s political and public support for joining the Western military alliance has skyrocketed. The issue has divided Prime Minister Magdalena … Read more
European leaders rushed to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and defeat of a long way-right chief Marine Le Pen in elections on Sunday, based totally on projections. Here are some of the main reactions. – European Union – “We can count on France for five more years,” European Council President Charles Michel … Read more
STOCKHOLM – Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson has tested positive for COVID-19, her press secretary said on Friday. Andersson’s press secretary told local media that she is fine under the circumstances and will carry out her duties from home. Following a debate session in the parliament earlier this week which the prime minister also attended, … Read more
