The fact that Sweden chose to cast its vote when the UN General Assembly voted through a resolution condemning Israel's occupation of Palestinian land has sparked debate in the past week. Photo: Lara Torvi/Flickr.
Of: Ofelia Gedda
This week, the uncertain global situation has continued to be the focus of the debate on global issues. The escalation in the conflicts between Israel, Palestine and now Hezbollah has been widely debated from different sides and angles, but even within the political parties the members do not agree on the way forward. Economic support for post-war Ukraine should be planned already now, a debater believes, while Russia's income should be cut off, among other things, through a chocolate boycott.
September 30, 2024, Current debate
Effects on justice and democracy both within and outside Sweden's borders have been the subject of discussions in the past week. Graphics: Canva.
Of: Elianne Kjellman
In a week characterized by discussions about the government's autumn budget, Kombi game and the charges against Richard Yomscourt has the debate on global issuesr got back stand slightly. But between domestic policy debates inspired democracy day to exchanges of meaning about the state of democracy in Sweden. The situation in the Middle East is also still relevant, not least after this week's events in Lebanon.
September 23, 2024, Current debate
The new foreign minister has previously been migration minister in Ulf Kristersson's government. Opinions on the editorial pages differ on which parts of the world Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) should focus on in her new role. Photo: News Øresund, Henrik Smångs. Source: Flickr.
Of: Agnes Fältman
Maria Malmer Stenergard succeeds Tobias Billström as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Johan Forssell becomes the new Minister of Migration and Benjamin Dousa, former CEO of Företagarna and think tank Timbro, takes over as Minister of Aid and Foreign Trade. The ministerial changes have sparked a great deal of debate about the government's foreign and aid policy and what role Sweden should play in the international arena.
September 16, 2024, Current debate
Tobias Billström announced on Wednesday that he is resigning from the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. The announcement has left many questions about the reasons for the resignation and who will succeed him. Pictured: Foreign Minister Tobias Billström. Photo: Josefine Stenersen. Source: Flickr.
Of: Benjamin Frisk
The budget statement on climate policy has been overshadowed by it sudden the resignation letter from Foreign Minister Tobias Billström, who has come to dominate debatten on the leader pages that timena week. In the discussions about the government's reform agenda for aidthe politics SvD has published two texts with criticism of Sida's performance reporting and information that previously general director
September 9, 2024, Current debate
FUF interviews Harlem Désir about the key areas of the International Rescue Committees (IRC) work in over 40 countries. He also elaborates on what impact the war in Ukraine has had on the organization's operation. Moreover Harlem Désir shares his view on the links between peace, security, investments in girls' and women's health, protection and […]
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July 5, 2022, Almedalen - video
FUF interviews Carin Jämtin, CEO of Sida, who highlights the importance of global cooperation and explains what blue energy and the economy mean for global poverty. See the full interview here.
July 5, 2022, Almedalen - video
An interview with Farima "Justina" Habashizadehasl, freedom of speech activist and musician, is now published on FUF's YouTube channel. In the interview, she expresses her view on how music and art in general can be useful in terms of women's rights promotion. She also talks about what drives her when she creates her music.
July 5, 2022, Almedalen - video
On our YouTube channel Fufplay, you will now find an interview with Mohamed Guled from WWF Sweden Youth - about the role of young gamers in global development. Watch the video interview here. Hibo Yusuf Ahmed interviews.
July 4, 2022, Almedalen - video
Helena Storckenfeldt, development policy spokesperson, Moderates
Now, two interviews are up on our Youtube channel where representatives of the Moderates and the Moderate Youth Union (MUF) talk about their aid policy. Helena Storckenfeldt, development policy spokesperson for the Moderates, talks about how development aid can contribute to economic development. See the interview with Helena here. Josefin Wiklund, MUF, talks about whether development assistance can create a better future for young people and provides […]
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July 4, 2022, Almedalen - video
Date and time: 7 July, 16:05
Did the party leaders even mention issues related to sustainable and fair global development in their party leadership numbers? Which global issues and people have had to take place during the week and which have been missing? Who has stepped wrong and who had something particularly interesting to say? If you want answers to all these questions, you can listen in and […]
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June 29, 2022, Almedalen - after-talk, Almedalen - event, Events, Calendar
