Democratic space is shrinking at the global level. The government therefore wants to invest in democracy and increase democracy assistance. Photo: Pixabay
Of: Alice Agneus
Sweden's foreign policy must invest extra in safeguarding democracy. That was the message from the new government that came into place in January this year. But what does this mean for Sweden's aid actors? Sida's Birgitta Weibahr and Diakonia's Magnus Walan talk about their views on the matter.
July 12, 2019, News
Sweden must be given priority, the Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson in his Almedal speech. The picture is from 2017. Photo: News Oresund (CC BY 2.0 License)
Of: Alice Agneus, Marika Ploman and Sofia Brännstrom
When Jimmie Åkesson talks about external issues, it is about migration. How Sweden should act in the world or in collaboration with other states is not mentioned in his Almedal speech. Sweden must be prioritized and "hold together" - among other things through a tough criminal policy.
July 8, 2019, Analysis
Nyamko Sabuni gave her first party leadership speech in Almedalen, just a few days after she was elected Liberal party leader.
Of: Alice Agneus, Marika Ploman and Sofia Brännstrom
Liberal party leader Nyamko Sabuni's premiere speech on the classic Almedalen stage focuses on integration and the trending climate theme. She emphasizes the importance of action and that the liberals should be the green political force, but mentions few concrete political proposals.
July 4, 2019, Analysis
Heavy buildings and a large abstraction of drinking water cause Bangkok to slowly sink to the ground. Photo: Christian Haugen (CC BY 2.0)
Of: Alice Agneus
Growing cities today have major challenges with shrinking land space. Infrastructure and other facilities are increasingly being placed underground. The phenomenon of declining cities has become a major problem.
November 5, 2018, Interview
