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
Many companies are on site in Almedalen to discuss sustainable development. The question is whether and how companies go from word to deed. Photo: Sofia Brännström / FUF
Of: Sofia Brännstrom
At the same time as the companies invite to talk about sustainability in Almedalen, climate experts believe that the business community must act faster. FUF's Sofia Brännström has listened to different perspectives on what is actually required for sustainability and action on the companies' agenda.
July 3, 2019, Reportage
Harish Nishad built his own lamp from recycled materials he found in his village.
Of: Isabell Carlsson and Sofia Brännstrom
One of the solutions to India's waste and energy challenges is solar energy. FUF correspondents Sofia Brännström and Isabell Carlsson have interviewed Harish Nishad, whose homemade lamp has enabled him to work on making solar energy available to most people.
May 10, 2019, FUF-correspondents
From the Pride Parade on February 2, 2019. The picture shows members of the organization Hamsafar Trust, which is involved in organizing Pride in Mumbai. Photo: Sofia Brännström and Isabell Carlsson
Of: Isabell Carlsson and Sofia Brännstrom
Thousands of people attended this year's Pride Parade in Mumbai, India. In the autumn, it became legal to have same-sex sex - a great victory for the LGBTQI movement. But there is still a lot to do to achieve a tolerant India, the pride participants say. The rainbow flag flutters proudly in the air and adorns make-up faces and placards. Around the parade are police […]
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March 5, 2019, FUF-correspondents
Of: Sofia Brännstrom
During Almedalen Week, seminars are held that mention or focus on the global goals. I see the colorful symbols adorning street talkers and pins. Still, my impression is that global development issues get less space the further away from Sida's "Sweden in the world" square I move. I wonder if ordinary people are aware of the global goals, so I […]
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July 10, 2018, Almedalen - article, Chronicle
