March 22, 2010
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Bildt and Miliband chide EU foreign chief
Politics: 4 Mar 10
The foreign ministers of Sweden and Britain joined forces on Thursday in directing a sharp rebuke at Baroness Catherine Ashton over a lack of transparency in the recruitment process for EU diplomats.
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Swedish pilot wrests gun from hijacker
National: 15 Feb 10
A Swedish pilot was the hero of an attempted hijacking of a plane in Portugal on Friday. A hijacker pointed a gun at his head but was overpowered by the gutsy airman.
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Justice Minister reluctant to store data
National: 4 Feb 10
The European Court of Justice has told Sweden that it must implement a 2006 measure requiring telecom operators to store information about their customers’ phone calls and emails. But Justice Minister Beatrice Ask remains sceptical.
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Profile: Sweden's new EU minister Birgitta Ohlsson
Analysis & Opinion: 2 Feb 10
Birgitta Ohlsson was named as Sweden's new EU minister on Tuesday. An outspoken advocate of feminism, equality and civil liberties issues, as well as a keen supporter of Nato membership, Ohlsson also harbours dreams of a top UN human rights post.
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Reinfeldt hails first day of EU's Lisbon Treaty
Politics: 1 Dec 09
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt welcomed “a new era” for the European Union on Tuesday, the first day the changes laid out in the Lisbon Treaty came into force.
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Sweden reaches deal over top EU positions
Politics: 20 Nov 09
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has announced that Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy will be the first permanent President of the European Council following negotiations in Brussels on Thursday evening.
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Bildt fears insipid EU top job compromise
Politics: 19 Nov 09
Sweden's foreign minister Carl Bildt has given voice to apprehensions that the EU may settle on an uninspiring compromise candidate for the new post of president when the union's leaders meet in Brussels on Thursday.
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Reinfeldt pushes for consensus on EU leader
Politics: 19 Nov 09
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt made a last ditch effort on Wednesday night to get EU leaders to agree on a candidate to become the European Union’s first president.
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Swedes cast about for EU job candidates
Politics: 16 Nov 09
Sweden, the current head of the EU's rotating presidency, is ratcheting up its hunt for consensus candidates for two new EU top jobs. Stockholm intends to have the positions filled at a summit later this week.
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Sweden calls summit over EU top jobs
Politics: 11 Nov 09
Sweden, which currently hold the rotating EU presidency, has called an extraordinary meeting in Brussels next week with the aim of presenting candidates for the new positions of president and foreign policy chief.
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Swedish relief as Czechs sign Lisbon Treaty
Politics: 3 Nov 09
The Swedish EU presidency can begin its hunt for a new EU Council president after Czech President Vaclav Klaus put pen to paper on Tuesday to make his country the last in the union to sign the Lisbon Treaty.
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Reinfeldt a 'dark horse' for EU president job
Politics: 31 Oct 09
With reports emerging over the frontrunners for the permanent position of EU president, a new contender has emerged in the international media in the shape of Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt.
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Wallström: EU president 'should be a woman'
Politics: 27 Oct 09
Amid discussions by EU foreign ministers about the need for strong leadership, Swedish EU commissioner Margot Wallström has called for the appointment of a woman to serve as EU president.
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Czechs praise Swedish input on Lisbon treaty
National: 23 Oct 09
Sweden was lauded on Friday by the Czech President Vaclav Klaus for framing
a solution to his demands for an opt-out from the bloc's Lisbon Treaty.
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Swedish coach Lagerbäck resigns
Sport: 11 Oct 09
Sweden's coach Lars Lagerbäck on Sunday announced his intention to resign after the final World Cup qualifier against Albania on Wednesday, accepting that the Scandinavians are unlikely to qualify for the 2010 finals.
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Danes end Sweden's World Cup dream
Sport: 11 Oct 09
Sweden were unable to live up to the pre-match bravado and were left wanting in Copenhagen losing 1-0 to Denmark who booked their spot in the World Cup finals in South Africa next summer.
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Swedish destiny resides in Copenhagen clash
Sport: 9 Oct 09
The Swedish football team heads to Parken stadium in Copenhagen on Saturday hoping to claim the points and a real chance of winning a World Cup group that long seemed out of their grasp.
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Sweden cautions Czechs over Lisbon 'opt outs'
Politics: 9 Oct 09
The Swedish EU presidency has cautioned the Czechs that their demands for an extra "footnote" on the Lisbon treaty sends out "the wrong message at the wrong time".
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Reinfeldt steps up pressure to ensure Lisbon treaty adoption
Politics: 5 Oct 09
Sweden's Fredrik Reinfeldt on Monday pushed the Czech Republic and Britain not to further delay approval of the European Union's Lisbon reform treaty.
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Irish 'Yes' paves way for two new Swedish MEPs
National: 4 Oct 09
The Irish "Yes" vote to the Lisbon treaty means that two further Swedes are set to take their place in an expanded EU Parliament - provided that the Irish vote is backed up by the Czechs.
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Sweden welcomes Irish 'Yes' to EU Treaty
Politics: 3 Oct 09
The Irish Yes vote for the European Union's Lisbon treaty is "a good day for Europe," Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, speaking for the EU's Swedish presidency, said on Saturday.
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Swedish MP: I don't want to force abortion on Ireland
Society: 4 Aug 09
Swedish MP Birgitta Ohlsson has denied she wants to use the EU's Lisbon Treaty to impose liberal abortion laws on other countries. She just wants a debate, she says.
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EU backs Barroso for second term on Commission
Politics: 10 Jul 09
European Union nations gave their official backing Thursday for Jose Manuel Barroso to serve a second five-year term as European Commission president, the EU's Swedish presidency said.
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EU's institutional woes could outshine Sweden’s priorities
Politics: 2 Jul 09
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt did his best on Wednesday to deflect attention away from the continuing institutional uncertainty which threatens to overshadow Sweden’s six-month European Union presidency.
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Sweden takes over EU presidency
Politics: 1 Jul 09
Sweden on Wednesday assumed the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union, promising to combat climate change as well as the rising joblessness in the wake of the global economic crisis.
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Bildt blasé over German EU delay
Politics: 30 Jun 09
As Sweden prepares to assume the EU's rotating presidency, Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said he remains confident of Germany's ratification of the Lisbon Treaty despite a court ordered postponement.
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European leaders impatient for Swedish EU presidency
National: 28 Jun 09
European leaders have expressed impatience for the Swedish EU presidency to start after a troubled six months under the Czechs.
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Sweden braces for 'trying' EU presidency
Politics: 23 Jun 09
Financial crisis, climate change and the possibility of a fast-tracked Icelandic membership are at the top of Sweden's agenda when it takes over the EU Presidency in July.
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Svensson and Corazza Bildt set to stage election upset
Politics: 8 Jun 09
Alf Svensson, the former leader of the Christian Democrats, and Anna Maria Corazza Bildt, the wife of the Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt, appear set to claim seats in the EU parliament at the expense of their party colleagues.
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Economic crisis tops Sweden's EU presidency agenda
Analysis & Opinion: 5 Jun 09
Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Minister of Finance Anders Borg outline Sweden's priorities for the upcoming EU presidency.
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Sweden sued over EU data directive inaction
Politics: 26 May 09
Sweden’s government is being sued by the European Commission for refusing to implement a 2006 measure requiring telecom operators to store information about their customers’ phone calls and emails.
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Liberals: Sweden must join NATO
Politics: 13 May 09
The Swedish Liberal Party has demanded that Sweden become a full member of NATO and argues that an open debate over the issue is needed.
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'Isolationism is passé - Sweden needs to join NATO': Liberals
Analysis & Opinion: 12 May 09
With neutrality outdated and Sweden unable to effectively defend it's borders, the country needs to set aside its hang-ups and start thinking seriously about joining NATO, argues Birgitta Ohlsson, foreign policy spokesperson for the Liberal Party.
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EU commissioner Wallström praises Swedish government
Politics: 4 May 09
The Alliance government is doing a better job in the EU than the previous Social Democratic government headed by Göran Persson, the Swedish EU commissioner and Social Democrat Margot Wallström has said.
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'You couldn't hope for a better presidency'
Analysis & Opinion: 1 Apr 09
In a time of severe economic crisis, the European Union is fortunate to have Sweden taking up the presidential reins this summer, British Ambassador to Sweden Andrew Mitchell tells The Local's James Savage.
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Riksdag ratifies EU's Lisbon treaty
Politics: 21 Nov 08
The Riksdag voted late Thursday night to ratify the European Union's Lisbon reform treaty, making Sweden the 25th of the 27 EU members to approve the text.
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High jumper Holm announces retirement
Sport: 14 Sep 08
Swedish high jumper Stefan Holm announced his retirement from the sport on Saturday. Holm ended his 20-year 'love affair' with a second place at the World Athletics Final in Stuttgart.
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Sweden nears ratification of EU treaty
Politics: 4 Jul 08
The Swedish government said on Thursday it had approved the European Union's Lisbon Treaty, leading the country a step closer to ratification.
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France Telecom mulls higher cash bid for TeliaSonera
Business & Money: 19 Jun 08
France Telecom said on Thursday it had opened talks about whether to enter formal negotiations with TeliaSonera.
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New poll: Sweden Democrats on the rise
Politics: 15 Jun 08
The far-right Sweden Democrats have enough support to claim seats in parliament, a new poll indicates.
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Sweden 'deeply regrets' Irish no to EU treaty
Politics: 14 Jun 08
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said on Friday that he deeply regretted Ireland's "no" to the European Union's new reform treaty.
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Swedes see off Greeks 2-0
Sport: 10 Jun 08
Sweden get their Euro 2008 campaign off to a flying start with a 2-0 victory over title holders Greece.
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Sweden outlines EU presidency priorities
Politics: 28 May 08
Sweden, France, and the Czech Republic, who will fill the EU's rotating presidency from July, unveiled on Tuesday for their shared priorities in piloting the 27-nation bloc.
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Sweden's king in Portugal for renewable energy talks
Society: 5 May 08
Sweden's environmentally-minded King Carl XVI Gustaf has arrived in Lisbon for a state visit focusing on the theme of renewable energy.
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Wallström laments lack of women named for top EU jobs
Politics: 7 Mar 08
Only men's names have been put forward for top positions being created in the European Union, Commission Vice President Margot Wallström lamented on Friday.
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Wallström blasts EU as "boys' club"
Politics: 8 Feb 08
European Commission Vice President Margot Wallström says she is tired of male politicians bargaining over top EU jobs in secret back-room discussions.
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New EU president 'a nightmare' for Sweden
National: 16 Jan 08
Plans in the EU's Lisbon Treaty for a full-time president will cause problems for Sweden's presidency of the 27-member bloc, the government says.
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Mugabe in attack on Sweden
Politics: 9 Dec 07
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has added Sweden to his list of hate objects. PM Fredrik Reinfeldt says he is honoured.
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Reinfeldt 'will not boycott summit over Mugabe'
National: 31 Oct 07
Sweden is opposed to inviting Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to an EU-Africa summit in December in Lisbon but will not boycott the meeting if he attends, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said on Wednesday.
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'EU must play more active role in world affairs': Bildt
Politics: 24 Oct 07
Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, who is seen as a potential candidate for EU foreign policy chief, said Wednesday there was strong demand for the bloc to play a more active role in global affairs. Bildt said he had seen a demand for "an increased role by Europe on the global stage."
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Why the Stasi came to Sweden
Lifestyle: 16 Aug 07
Following recent revelations surrounding Swedes who collaborated with the Stasi, The Local looks at the Cold War relationship between neutral Sweden and the GDR.
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Nasdaq buys OMX
Business & Money: 25 May 07
Nasdaq has snapped up Swedish stock exchange operator OMX in a deal worth $3.7 billion.
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Ikea announces Portugal expansion
Business & Money: 20 Sep 06
Sweden's Ikea, the world's largest furniture retailer, said on Tuesday it plans to open three more stores in Portugal by 2010, creating 1,800 jobs.
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Ikea invests in Portugal
Business & Money: 17 Jan 06
Swedish furniture giant Ikea plans to invest 32 million euros to build a factory in Portugal aimed mostly at the export market, creating 450 jobs.
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"EU lacks leadership" say delegates at Swedish global forum
Smörgåsbord: 2 Aug 05
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Treschow urges politicians to focus on competition
Smörgåsbord: 4 Mar 05
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Blair and Schröder "snub Persson"
Politics: 24 Feb 05
Swedish prime minister Göran Persson hosts a summit in Stockholm for Europe's labour party leaders - except that two biggest hitters, Tony Blair and Gerhard Schröder, couldn't make it.
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Nuder critical of new Lisbon strategy
Smörgåsbord: 22 Feb 05
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Electrolux to be split up
Smörgåsbord: 22 Feb 05
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Swedish Professionals criticise Lisbon measures
Smörgåsbord: 24 Jan 05
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"If you read Swedish, the CCCC review is as good as it gets, if not the picture of the crowd speaks a thousand words..." READ »
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