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Date and time: 6 Feb, 16:15 - 17:30
To report » In December, the government presented the reform agenda, which sets out the new direction for Swedish aid. In light of this, FUF invites you to a conversation with Diana Janse, the state secretary to the Minister for Aid and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell (M), on February 6 at 16.15 to 17.30. Anna Blücher, president of FUF, will moderate the discussion where […]
January 24
Dimitru Ciorba works at Moldova's Technical University, which trains students in digital security – something the country is increasingly in need of after several Russian cyberattacks. Photo: Daniel Díaz.
Of: Daniel Diaz
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moldova has been subjected to several cyber attacks. To build the country's defenses against cyber attacks, students are being trained in information security at the Technical University of Moldova – an education that is needed more than ever.
December 22, 2023, FUF-correspondents, Report
Global minimum tax of 15 percent and that companies must pay tax to a greater extent where their goods are consumed. It is proposed by the OECD to equalize economic inequality in the world. But several steps remain before the proposal can become a reality. Photo: OECD. Source: Flickr.
Of: Elin Prestgaard
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has developed suggestions new, global tax rules with the aim of reducing tax planning and equalizing global gaps in the world. The proposal has been criticized both for being too far-reaching and a paper product that will not have sufficient effect. In October the government submitted a bill to the Riksdag on the proposal, which is proposed to be implemented in Swedish law the material moisture meter shows you the January 1, 2024.
December 22, 2023, Development magazine explains
In April, fighting broke out between the Sudanese Army (SAF) and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The conflict has had enormous humanitarian consequences, including driving 6,9 million people from their homes. Photo: United Nations photo. Source: Flickr.
Of: Mona Adam Abdi
In conjunction with fighting in Sudan, an acute humanitarian disaster has developed in the country, where millions of Sudanese are fighting for their survival. Conflicts has led to over 12 deaths and driven 000 million people from their homes. The health care system is on the verge of collapse, and there are acute water and food shortages in the country. But despite the urgent situation, international support has not met the needs.
December 22, 2023, Report
Jan Bjerninger, freelance writer and former head of Sida's Asia department, reviews the two books "Vietnam – a subjective view" and "Vietnam. Navigating a Rapidly Changing Economy, Society, and Political Order". He believes that they provide a unique knowledge of Vietnam's development and how the country looks today. Photo: manhhai. Source: Flickr.
Of: Jan Bjerninger
Poverty has been radically reduced in Vietnam, but the lack of open discussion and political pluralism is hampering development in what was once one of the biggest recipients of Swedish aid. Two new books provide a unique knowledge of Vietnam, its present and possible future. It writes Jan Bjerninger, freelance writer and former head of Sida's Asia department.
December 22, 2023, Review
Of: The Chancellery
The year of 2023 was certainly a year of crises. One of the purposes of FUF's latest publication was to shed light on topics that are forgotten, overlooked or usually not reported on.
December 22
Date and time: 9 Jan, 17:30 - 19:00
To report » Concern about terrorist threats and extremism has increased among the Swedish population as a result of the increased terrorist threat level in 2023, according to a Novus survey. But what is actually meant by extremism and what are the different aspects of the concept? And what can be done to counter violent extremism? The local group FUF Stockholm Södra invites […]
December 21, 2023, Events, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
Austria still has strong economic ties to Russia - about which Austrians and Ukrainians in the country have divided opinions. Pictured: Valeriia Ventskovska at the Universität Wien campus/Parliament of Austria in Vienna. Photo: Agnes Fältman.
Of: Agnes Fältman
Få länder within the EU still has så strong financial relationships to Russia as Österrich. The country's imports of Russian gas and många företag's continued operations in Russia after the war of aggression against Ukraine divides opinion among ömore sterile as well that newänth Ukrainians. Some believe that gas imports partially finance the war in Ukraine, others believes that the humanitära hjälpen ÖAustria gives to the waräruled the land bör stå in focus.
December 18, 2023, FUF-correspondents, Report
After a protracted negotiation at the UN climate conference in Dubai, the countries of the world were finally able to agree on an agreement on a transition from fossil fuels. But this past week's debaters disagree on whether the agreement is actually sufficient. Photo: UNclimatechange. Source: Flickr.
Of: Mona Adam Abdi
The climate debate continues. Last week ended the negotiations at the UN climate meeting COP28 in Dubai, and the world has nu a new climate agreement. Many are satisfied with the agreement and believe that it is a historic step in the right direction. Aothers think that it inte is sufficient.
December 18, 2023, Current debate
Climate change and the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai have characterized the past week's debate. Photo: Roschetzkylstockphoto. Source: Getty Images/Canva.
Of: Ina Carlsson
During da past week has the other one the week of the UN climate summit COP28 got off the ground. Done has been mirrored on Swedish opinionssidor, where, among other things, trading in emissions rights and demands for increasing use of biofuel in the aviation industry have been debated. Also behovet of a transfer of responsibility from the individual and the individual consumer to system level has is lifted.
December 11, 2023, Current debate