"We are prepared to take more money from foreign aid to other countries to use in Sweden," explained Ulf Kristersson when he was interviewed in SVT's party leadership hearing on August 30, 2026. Image: Collage with portrait of Fredrik Wennerlund/Moderaterna.
Of: Mehreen Hayat
During the 2026 election year, FUF's foreign affairs monitors are there to guide you through the intricate party politics. What do the Moderates really think about international aid and Sweden's role in the world? Mehreen Hayat explains.
September 10, 2026, Analysis, Election 2026
"The transatlantic link" – cooperation between North America and Europe in politics, security and economics has taken a turn for the worse during President Trump's second term. Something that was also noted in the Foreign Affairs Statement. Image: Collage. Portrait of Kristian Pohl/Government Office
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This year's foreign policy declaration prioritizes security over sustainable development. Cooperation within the EU, the Nordic countries and the Baltic states is highlighted, while dependence on the US is to be reduced. International partnerships are prioritized based on trade and security interests, and humanitarian aid is given greater space than long-term development cooperation.
March 4, 2026, Analysis, Sweden 2026, Foreign Affairs
A nurse in Afghanistan goes through family planning in a USAID-funded project. Globally, there have been major declines in funding for global health and SRHR, not least after the closure of USAID. Image: Hassan Zakizadeh, USAID/Pixnio
Of: Mehreen Hayat
The government emphasizes that sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as well as global Health is a priority area for Swedish development assistance. But their statements are contradicted in two new reports.
February 17, 2026, News, Sweden 2026
