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Freedom of expression under pressure in Turkey
Thousands have demonstrated across Turkey in recent weeks. The protests erupted after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on March 19, just days before he was expected to announce his presidential candidacy. Imamoglu, seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political opponent, is facing corruption-related charges and has been suspended from office. The arrest has sparked […]
15th April 2025
Current debate
Week 15: Trump's tariffs, Swedish silence on Gaza and new aid policy
Trump's new trade tariffs US President Donald Trump's tariff policy has once again created debate. After imposing tariffs on 60 countries, Trump chose to pause them just a day later. Dagens Nyheter's editorial team highlights the situation as still uncertain. - What happens when the deadline has expired is impossible to know, they write, pointing out that 70 […]
15th April 2025
Development magazine explains
Lobito Corridor: A billion-dollar project in central Africa raises questions
The Lobito Corridor is described as a strategic infrastructure project to streamline the export of minerals from Africa. With support from the US and EU, the initiative is seen as a step towards increased trade – but at the same time raises concerns about unsustainable working conditions and continued foreign dominance over the continent's natural resources.
10th April 2025
Current debate
Week 14: Criticism of Swedish diplomacy, Trump escalates the trade war and gender equality recedes in aid
Last week's debate was marked by demands to bring back imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin and criticism of Sweden's quiet diplomacy. At the same time, the US's newly introduced tariffs have provoked strong reactions. Development aid policy has also been on the agenda, and not least gender equality work, in the surge after the annual meeting of the UN Commission on Women.
8th April 2025
Development magazine explains
Water shortages, conflicts and crop failures as Central Asia dries out
Water is a vital resource, but in Central Asia it is increasingly becoming a source of conflict. Tensions between countries are rising as the water resources that support millions of people dwindle. A violent clash has already occurred. Now, an intense search for solutions for the region is underway.
7th April 2025
News
APRIL JOKE: Dousa's new responsibilities – we have the full list!
APRIL APRIL! FUF's very purpose is to spread reliable knowledge about global issues. But yesterday, April 1st, we couldn't resist making a joke about it a little when the opportunity arose with Paulina Brandberg's resignation the day before. So to clarify – as far as we know, Minister Dousa will NOT be expanding her portfolio
Yesterday, the news came that three liberals are leaving important positions within the party and the government. Including Paulina Brandberg, who is resigning from her position as Minister of Gender Equality and Working Life. Utvecklingsmagasinet has learned that the resignation will have repercussions in the corridors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
1th April 2025
News
Swedes' willingness to provide assistance is increasing in a turbulent world situation
Four out of ten Swedes think that Sweden's aid should be increased to one percent of gross national income, according to a new survey by the aid organization Diakonia. At the same time, Donald Trump is dismantling USAID, and several European countries are calling for tighter aid budgets.
– When the US turns its back, many seem to think that Sweden should step forward, says Mattias Brunander, Diakonia's Secretary General.
1th April 2025
Current debate
Week 13: Debators criticize US power play in Greenland and trade policy
US Vice President JD Vance's brief visit to Greenland has once again put the island at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's tariff policies continue to cause concern in Europe, with experts warning of the long-term consequences of the trade war. In Turkey, the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has drawn international attention, but EU leaders have so far been conspicuously silent.
1th April 2025
News
EU proposal to centralize aid faces sharp criticism
A leaked internal paper from the European External Action Service (EEAS) proposes moving aid staff from EU delegations in 80 countries to 18 regional hubs. The aim is said to be to streamline work, but critics warn of a reduced local presence and a shift away from rights-based aid.
March 27, 2025
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March 25, 2025
Current debate
Week 12: Criticism of the government's Palestine policy – "You just have to use your eyes"
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been broken. Swedish media are discussing the parties' desire to find a peaceful solution and the government, which is accused of inaction after a new UN report reported possible acts of genocide in Gaza.
March 25, 2025
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