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Carl Schlyter

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Reply: Third countries do not benefit from TTIP

Of: Carl Schlyter

Christoffer Fjellner's claim that the TTIP free trade agreement would create growth in third countries is too good to be true. It is high time to calm the debate about TTIP's most exaggerated benefits and actually take the risks that the agreement may entail seriously, Carl Schlyter writes in a reply.

April 21, 2016, Debate

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Fighting between government forces and the opposition in Fighting between government forces and the opposition in South Sudan has escalated since the end of December, UNOCHA warns. Opposition forces linked to Vice President Riek Machar then launched an offensive against the transitional government. Daniel Akech, senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, writes in an analysis that the development could drag the country back into a new civil war. The latest offensive follows the imprisonment of Riek Machar and several individuals loyal to him in September last year. According to the BBC, Machar is accused of being behind an attack in March 2025 in which 250 soldiers and a general were killed. Spokespeople for Machar, for their part, believe that the accusations are politically orchestrated. In anticipation of new military attacks, the government army has ordered civilians and aid workers to leave areas controlled by the opposition. More than 280,000 people have already been forced to evacuate according to the UN humanitarian agency UNOCHA, and reports describe bombings, increased violence against civilians and severe restrictions on humanitarian aid. The UN agency estimates that 10 million people, two-thirds of the population, are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. In 2011, South Sudan became the world's youngest state. The first general elections were to be held in 2015, but the next few years were followed by civil war between forces loyal to Machar and Kiir. A peace agreement was signed in 2018. But general elections have not yet taken place. Analysts say that Kiir appears to be trying to consolidate his power. The think tank Institute for Strategic Studies writes in an analysis that this autumn's government reshuffle is one in a series in which Kiir has replaced critical government representatives. Excerpts from interviews with healthcare workers from UN OCHA's visit to Akabo County Hospital, which has received internally displaced people in the violence-stricken state of Jonglei. Sources: UNOCHA, BBC, International Crisis Group & Institute for Strategic Studies Text and graphics: Therese Carayol
Welcome to a conversation between the experienced foreign Welcome to a conversation between experienced foreign journalists David Isaksson (Global Bar Magazine) and Staffan Lindberg (Dagens Nyheter), moderated by Lotta Sylwander (FUF). Take the opportunity to eat lunch while you listen! Bring your own lunch, or buy one at the Kantin restaurant located right next to the stage. 🕜 March 11 at 12.30-13.15. 📍 Back lounge in Tidningshuset (@tidningskvarteren runt DN-skrapan), Gjörwellsgatan 30. The conversation is arranged on the occasion of David Isaksson being awarded the 2025 FUF Prize for “his long-term and committed journalistic work and for his role as founder, and editor-in-chief, of Global Bar Magazine. Through knowledge-based and independent coverage, he has contributed to increased information, debate and political conversations about aid and global development issues. A work that is particularly important at a time when international solidarity and aid are under attack both as an idea and practice.” @davidglobal, @lindbergstaffan @globalbarmagazine @dagens_nyheter
After a year in which the US largely abandoned all of its After a year in which the United States largely abandoned all of its international aid commitments, the US Congress last week hammered through a government budget that allocates $50 billion for the State Department, foreign affairs and related programs, including international aid, through September 2026. If the budget is voted through by the Senate, the money will be distributed among military aid, efforts to promote democracy, but also projects to promote global health, such as projects to eradicate HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. According to the news agency NPR, humanitarian organizations are cautiously positive that support for international aid appears to be present among both Democrats and Republicans. And while the budget has been criticized for representing a 16 percent reduction compared to the original 2025 budget, it represents an increase in ambition compared to the budget request of $31 billion that the Trump administration originally requested. Sources: NPR, 2026/02/06: "Congress passes $50 billion foreign aid bill, despite Trump's cuts in 2025" Text and graphics: Helena Strandberg @helena_strandberg02 Do you want to contribute to a meeting place where people build their knowledge, capacity and networks? Visit fuf.se and read how you can support our work.
Meet your future colleagues and build your network in Meet your future colleagues and build your network in global issues! On 5/3, FUF invites you to a career mingle, an evening full of inspiration, contacts and new meetings! (Tryckfelsnisse has been on the move in the picture. It's the 5th of March!) 📍 The Works Medborgarplatsen, 17.00-19.00 🔗 Link in bio to register! #GlobalCareer #Networking #FUF #Aid #Agenda2030
CALLING ALL FUFFERS! FUF will hold its annual meeting on March 24th CALLING ALL FUFFERS! On March 24th, FUF will hold its annual meeting. Are you a member of FUF and want to help influence our work? Then we think you should register for the annual meeting no later than March 23rd. Read more and register at fuf.se
🎥 Did you miss our live conversation with the Center Party's bi 🎥 Did you miss our live conversation with the Center Party's aid policy spokesperson Anna Lasses? This is the first episode in FUF's 2026 election year series where we meet the parliamentary parties' aid policy spokespersons to talk about the future of Swedish aid. Why should Sweden have aid? How does the Center Party view the one percent target? And how is support for Ukraine prioritized in relation to other parts of the world? More conversations with more parties are coming, stay tuned! #val2026 #aid #developmentpolicy #FUF #politics
🫵 ARE YOU OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER?! Ahead of FUF's annual 🫵 ARE YOU OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER?! Ahead of FUF's annual meeting, the nomination committee will compile a proposal for the board. Now they want to hear who you think should be on it! 📣 The nomination committee's task is to propose a board that works for the best interests of the association, that can best represent its members and that the annual meeting can support. 💬 Do you think that you or someone you know could be a part of our board and contribute to FUF's business development? Tip valberedningen@fuf.se or tag the person or yourself in the comments! About the board: FUF's non-profit board has overall responsibility for the association's operations and finances. As a board member, you are expected to actively participate in the board meetings. The entire board meets approximately 10 times per year. In addition, the subject-specific working groups meet at least once a month. They focus on, among other things, our event operations, financing, communication or member benefits. As a member, you are expected to be active in at least one working group.
Since joining NATO, Sweden has participated in all Since joining NATO, Sweden has been involved in all discussions concerning nuclear weapons in Europe. This was announced by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on SVT's Agenda. The statement has been criticized by the Swedish Peace Union. Chairwoman Kerstin Bergeå tells Dagens ETC that the discussions risk damaging the conditions for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and leading to more countries acquiring their own nuclear weapons. She also believes that Sweden's participation makes Sweden a target for nuclear war: - The only way to protect the Swedish people is to stand outside the nuclear weapons logic and push for disarmament. It was previously known that France had opened up for talks on nuclear weapons programs in Europe. Kristersson tells Agenda that Sweden is participating in the discussions with France but that they are so far unspecific. Kristersson's statement came just days before "New START", the latest in a series of agreements that have regulated the US and Russia's nuclear weapons since 1972, expired without being renewed or replaced. Text: @felicialofbergg, social media creator
🎯 Make FUF's unscientific, but incredibly accurate 🎯 Take FUF's unscientific, but incredibly accurate, test and see which of our internships HT-26 is most you! Most answers = your internship persona! ❓ QUESTION 1: Your perfect Friday night? A. Counting money and figuring out how to make it grow B. Mingling, people, maybe a camera in your face C. An engaged discussion about justice, power and change D. Tea in my solitude and something to analyze in depth ❓ QUESTION 2: People most often describe you as… A. Strategic and long-term. Sees connections (and risks) that others miss B. Social, fast and the one who always "knows someone" C. Passionate, convincing and not afraid to speak up D. Analytical, meticulous and the one who actually reads the entire report ❓ QUESTION 3: What stresses you the most? A. When decisions are made without anyone having considered the consequences B. Low energy, bad mood and zero buzz C. Injustices that everyone seems to accept D. Lax methods and numbers that cannot be trusted ❓ QUESTION 4: Your role in a group project? A. Thinks about structure, resources and how to get maximum effect B. The one who presents, pitches and encourages C. The one who steers the conversation towards change and responsibility D. The one who compiles, analyzes and quality assures everything ❓ QUESTION 5: Which quote resonates with you the most? A. "It is unwise to pay too much, but it can cost more to pay too little." B. "Post, post!" C. "You must be the change you want to see in the world." D. "It depends on how you measure." ❓ QUESTION 6: Your secret guilty pleasure? A. Nice graphs, quarterly reports and annual reports. Shit! B. VIP passes, backstage looks and knowing exactly who is important. Mhmm! C. Good debate articles and policy texts that make you want to act. Slurp! D. Excellistor. Sorted. Perfect. GAH! ❓ QUESTION 7: Which movie or series is most you? A. Succession - power, money and strategic moves B. Idol and Let's Dance - live broadcast where it happens NOW C. The Handmaid's Tale - justice, power and uncomfortable questions D. A Beautiful Mind - patterns, probabilities and seeing connections where others only see noise More information about all places and application via link in bio! 📣 Remember to apply by February 22nd!
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