Elina Malmberg

Elina holds a master's degree in economics from Freiburg University, Germany, and has studied environmental science and environmental economics at the Gothenburg School of Economics. Elina is involved as a writer in FUF's editorial team. during the spring semester 2025. 

Below are all articles written by Elina Malmberg.

Week 15: Trump's tariffs, Swedish silence on Gaza and new aid policy

The US's new tariff announcement is shaking up world trade, with low-income countries in particular being hit - a situation that opens the door for China to strengthen its trade relations. The Swedish government is being criticized for its silence on developments in Gaza, and the Foreign Minister for his recent visit to Israel. Image: News Oresund, Palestine RCS, Christian Ohde, heute.at, Canva.

Of: Elina Malmberg and Isabel Odelfelt

Donald Trump's trade strategy creates global concern when tariffs are imposed on 60 countries and paused within 24 hours. The tariffs hit low-income countries especially hard, opening the door for China. Maria Malmer Stenegard is questioned after her visit to Israel, and the government's new aid policy continues to be questioned by both experts and civil society.

April 15, 2025, Current debate

Week 10: European rearmament and International Women's Day on the agenda in troubled times

The feeling that the US is failing Europe when Donald Trump stops military support for Ukraine is palpable among the debaters. On International Women's Day, attention is paid to women in conflict zones. Image: Ivan Bandura/Unsplash, NATO/Flickr

Of: Elina Malmberg and Isabel Odelfelt

After to Donald Trump has breakt all military support to Ukraine many believe debaters to the iMarketplace longer goes to rely on USA participation i NATO. The international Women's Day pay attention tos i debates, and governments presents a bindentation of 22,5 million kronor to the women of Ukraine. 

March 10, 2025, Current debate

Bolivia pauses decision on $2 billion lithium extraction

The lithium that can be extracted from Bolivia's seemingly endless Uyuni salt flats is an important component in, for example, electric car batteries. Bolivia has the world's largest lithium reserve and many foreign investors are interested in the resource. Image: Pedro Travassos/Flickr.

Of: Elina Malmberg

Bolivia's huge lithium reserves are seen as importanta for the country economica development. Despite this, now pauses Parliament of Bolivia de decision regarding kontrakt with China and Russia concerning lithium extraction after pressure from critics which means that the contracts pressed with insufficient consultation with local communities.

February 28, 2025, News