Las Buscadoras: The Women Who Dig for the Truth in Mexico

In Mexico, more and more women are taking their place in civil society and building strong women's organizations in rural areas and universities. Photo: Barbara Zandoval / Unsplash

Of: Nora Sargin

Each day disappears people without a trace i Mexico. I yacht of answer has female relatives organized sig i search groups that defies threat, violence and the authorities silence. The call The Searchers, that searching. 

June 16, 2025, Reportage

Week 20: Demand for clear language on Gaza, increased European self-sufficiency and criticism of US self-interest

"Save the Children and other organizations can treat Gaza's malnourished children, but we are not allowed to do our job. Instead, children are forced to eat animal feed and leaves to avoid dying," write representatives of Save the Children. Image: Hosny Sala/ Pixabay via Canva

Of: Meklit Teklu and Nora Sargin

Last week's discussions on global issues on Swedish debate and editorial pages have been dominated by the crisis in Gaza. Critics argue that the Swedish government should do more to stop starvation and bloodshed, while responsible ministers point to dialogues and aid volumes. Other texts draw attention to the effects of Europe's energy and technology dependence on authoritarian states, and Trump's foreign and trade policies continue to be the subject of criticism.

May 20, 2025, Current debate

Week 14: Criticism of Swedish diplomacy, Trump escalates the trade war and gender equality recedes in aid

This week, the journalist's continued imprisonment in Turkey, Trump's rollout of global staff tariffs, and reflections on global gender equality work have dominated the debate. Image: Collage in Canva.

Of: Meklit Teklu and Nora Sargin

Previous vThe debate in the corner has been characterized by demands to bring back the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin and criticism of Sweden's quiet diplomacy. At the same time, USA newly introduced customs aroused strong reactions. Ballowance 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.  

April 8, 2025, Current debate

EU proposal to centralize aid faces sharp criticism

In the period 2024–2029, the EU's global work will prioritise enlargement of the Union, the neighbourhood, economic cooperation and reform of the multilateral system. Jozef Síkela, EU Commissioner for International Partnerships, will lead this work within the framework of development cooperation. Image: CC-BY-4.0/European Parliament/Flickr

Of: Nora Sargin

A leaked internally paper from European foreign service (EEAS) suggests to aid workers moved from EUdelegations i 80 countries to 18 regional hubs. The purpose is said to be to efficiencyra the work, men criticismer warns for reduced lokal norvaro and ett Shift away from̊n rightgoat-based assistance. 

March 27, 2025, News

Week 9: Debaters urge Europe to take a more active role in the new world order

Over the past week, there has been a lively debate about Europe's responsibility in a world where US influence is changing. Image: Collage in Canva

Of: Meklit Teklu and Nora Sargin

Last Monday marked third anniversary av Russia full-scale invasion av Ukraine, at the same time that the global the policy was minted av gold more than USA concessions i the peace negotiations w/ Russian Federation. USA pulls sig back from earlier commitments must Europe - and i especially Scandinavia – step fram and ta en the sea aktiv roll i world politics mean several debaters.

March 3, 2025, Current debate