Of: Frida Ekberg Berry and Josephine Hagby
This week, Foreign Minister Ann Linde presented the Government's Declaration on Foreign Affairs for 2021. The NATO debate once again led to division and conflict among decision-makers. Instead, the Foreign Minister chose to focus on the role of global cooperation in a solidarity-based security policy.
March 1, 2021, Current debate
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Of: Linnea Boström
During a week when Greta Thunberg was editor-in-chief of Dagens Nyheter for a day, the climate has been fully debated. Several debaters have raised the responsibility of states in the climate crisis and the issue of green growth and consumption. If the Paris Agreement is to last, "past, present and future" must be elucidated from a global justice perspective, Thunberg writes.
December 10, 2020, Current debate
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Of: Julia Thalin
During the past week, the international day against men's violence against women has occurred. Increased exposure of women to domestic violence in the shadow of the corona pandemic has once again been raised in the debate, and several debaters are now demanding increased support both in Sweden and internationally.
December 3, 2020, Current debate
EU4Health acts as a preventive health program for life after the pandemic. Photo: Canva.com.
Of: Miriam Derko
The pandemic has forced politicians at both EU and home level to pursue new strategies and programs to stabilize the economy, support the suffering labor market and drive innovation in health-related areas. The EU is now discussing a new health strategy for the coming years.
November 26, 2020, Current debate
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Of: Louise Marklund
In Sweden as well as abroad, covid-19 is increasing avalanche-like and the question is which strategy actually works. Sweden's strategy has been internationally renowned and has both been praised and praised. At present, it is insufficient, according to several Swedish news voices.
November 19, 2020, Current debate
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Of: Frida Efraimsson
The past week has been marked by the US presidential election where the Democrat Joe Biden finally took home the victory. The debaters have mainly criticized the Republicans' harsh attacks on electoral fraud and recalculation of votes. At the same time, a second round of corona infections in Europe has contributed to discussions.
November 12, 2020, Current debate
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When teacher Samuel Paty was assassinated in Paris after showing Muhammad characters, the discussion about freedom of speech and Islamist extremism flared up in the media. French President Macron faces harsh criticism from Turkish President Erdogan for his statements in connection with the terrorist attack, reports Sydsvenskan.
November 5, 2020, Current debate
In Nigeria, major protests are taking place against the brutal police violence. Photo: Photo by Kaizenify via Wikimedia (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
Of: Sanna Lindh
Protests against police violence in Nigeria have been highlighted in this week's debate and attracted worldwide attention. During the week, the Swedish government also announced its decision on an increased contribution to the UN's food program, WFP, to tackle the world's global hunger crisis.
October 28, 2020, Current debate
In the past week, the shortage of electricity in Sweden has attracted attention. Photo: Pixabay.
Of: Hillevi Axelsson
In the past week, the issue of Sweden's electricity shortage has been debated. To avoid future electricity shortages, the electricity supply needs to be secured. A secure electricity supply is also necessary to achieve the climate goals, writes Susanna Silfverskiöld in Svenska Dagbladet.
October 15, 2020, Current debate
The left wants to see climate-proof cities as a measure to save the climate. Photo: Canva.com.
Of: Rine Mansouri
After the budget bill 2021 was presented, there has been extensive discussion about how Sweden's development assistance can be improved and whether the climate issue should be given more priority. Human rights in Belarus and Myanmar have also been raised during the week.
October 8, 2020, Current debate