Tag: Rule of law
Russia criticizes Denmark for Nord Stream fraud
Copenhagen has refused to allow Moscow’s participation in a pipeline bombing Denying Russia access to the investigation into sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines makes a mockery of those probes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday. “This is such a fraud, a total fraud, not even a scam but a three-penny game, which, […]
NATO hopeful says Ankara ready to ‘fulfill promise’
Finland expects Trkiye to give the green light to its application later this week, but Sweden’s fate remains uncertain Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday he expects a positive response on Helsinki’s membership of the US-led military bloc when he meets his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this week. Niinisto is scheduled to […]
NATO hopeful says Ankara is ready to fulfill promise
Finland expects Trkiye to give the green light to its application later this week, but Sweden’s fate remains uncertain Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Wednesday he expects a positive response on Helsinki’s membership of the US-led military bloc when he meets his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan later this week. Niinisto is scheduled to […]
Georgia in turmoil, is Hungary next?
Some Georgians fear that the introduction of such a law would undermine the country’s chances of joining the EU. The opposition has vowed to continue protesting until the government formalizes the repeal of the law and releases all arrested protesters, but has later called for parliament to resign. Interestingly, the Foreign Agent Law (also known […]
Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Sweden
New Delhi [India]March 3 (ANI): Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held bilateral meetings with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Saudi Arabia’s counterpart Faisal bin Farhan and Sweden’s Tobias Billström on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue. “Happy to meet FM Sameh Shoukry from Egypt. Welcomed his participation in the G20 meeting yesterday. Our discussions […]
NATO member may delay vote on expansion
A Hungarian official has suggested lawmakers may need more time to consider bids from Sweden and Finland to join the bloc Hungary, one of only two NATO members yet to formally approve bids from Sweden and Finland to join the western military bloc, may need more time than expected for its lawmakers to vote on […]
Japan, other G7 leaders tighten sanctions against Russia
TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other Group of Seven leaders adopted a set of additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine at an online G-7 summit on Friday to mark the one-year anniversary of the start of the invasion. The leaders renewed their commitment to “intensify our diplomatic, financial and […]
F-16 deal dependent on Turkey’s support for NATO expansion, Syria
Washington – Turkey’s request for F-16 fighter jets from the US and the possibility of another Turkish military operation in northern Syria are expected to top the agenda during talks in Washington when Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu meets with Foreign Minister Antony Blinken on Wednesday. Analysts say any F-16 deal would be tied to […]
Sweden’s refusal to investigate Erdogan’s doll incident ‘absurd’: Turkish FM
ANKARA, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — Turkey’s foreign minister on Tuesday claimed as “absurd” a Swedish prosecutor’s decision not to investigate a protest in Stockholm where the effigy of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan was hung. “The decision by the (Swedish) prosecutor’s office not to investigate the incident is extremely absurd, and we all know what the […]
Roundup: Sweden takes the six-month presidency of the EU Council
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) — Sweden on Sunday took over from the Czech Republic at the helm of the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). Sweden will hold the presidency for six months until 30 June 2023. On December 14, 2022, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the priorities of […]
Sweden’s prime minister presents priorities for the EU presidency
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 14 (Xinhua) — Sweden said Wednesday that security, resilience, prosperity, democratic values and the rule of law will be the priorities for the upcoming Swedish presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU). “Sweden is taking over the presidency at a time when the European Union is facing unprecedented challenges. A greener, […]
Finland and India signed a joint declaration on immigration and mobility
“Signed a joint declaration of intent on immigration and mobility V. MuraleedharanMinister of Foreign Affairs and Parliament and Tuula Haatainenthe Minister of Labor to reach a mutually beneficial arrangement regarding immigration and mobility between the countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. “The declaration underscores the determination of both countries to work […]
Sweden will probably refuse to accept Bulgaria in Schengen
The Swedish government’s proposal to accept Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia in the so-called Schengen agreement will likely be rejected by the parliament in Stockholm. The reason is that the Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats do not agree on the situation in the fight against corruption and organized crime in these countries. This means that […]
The EU proposes an 18 billion euro support package for Ukraine
The support proposed by the EU should be matched by similar efforts by other major donors to cover all of Ukraine’s 2023 funding needs. With this package, the EU intends to help Ukraine pay salaries and pensions and maintain key public services, such as hospitals, schools and housing for displaced people. “It will also allow […]
RLI: Bulgaria at the bottom of Europe in terms of the rule of law
Bulgaria has improved its results on the rule of law, moving up two positions to 60th from last year’s 62nd place among 140 countries, according to The World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index (RLI) for 2022. The country of Bulgaria has 55 points (1 more than last year) out of a possible 100. […]
New Swedish government tightens migration policy
Sweden has historically been seen as Europe’s most welcoming country to refugees, but observers say that changed in 2015 when the government decided to close its borders. The election in September of a new government led by the far-right Sweden Democrats has further tightened migration policy. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s Moderate Party, the Liberals and […]
Ales Bialiatski, Russia Memorial, Ukraine Center for Civil Liberties Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2022
Stockholm [Sweden]October 7 (ANI): The Royal Swedish Academy on Friday jointly awarded the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize to human rights defender Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organization Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organization Center for Civil Liberties. “NEWS: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize […]
Emmanuel Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries are gathering Thursday in Prague to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German Chancellor […]
Right-wing extremists make gains in EU as Brussels hints at consequences
Right-wing populists continue to win in Europe – a “difficult” scenario for the unelected EU leaders Europe’s far-right won another victory this week when Italy’s Giorgia Meloni and her party, the Brothers of Italy, won large in the country’s general election. It is the first time since 1948, when Italy’s anti-fascist constitution came into force, […]
Poland warns of coup against the EU Commission
WARSAW, Poland: Poland’s national conservative government has hardened its rhetoric in its rule-of-law row with the EU, threatening to turn “all our guns” against the European Commission and build a coalition to oust its president, if necessary. Krzysztof Sobolewski, secretary general of the ruling Law and Justice party, said that if the EU executive “tries […]
YLE: Supo would criminalize spreading fake news on behalf of a foreign state
He made a proposal in a written statement about the changes in Finland’s security environment. According to him, criminalization could apply to situations where a person tries to adversely influence social decision-making or disseminate unfounded and misleading information about decision-making or the state of society on behalf of or on behalf of a foreign intelligence […]
Supo: Spreading fake news on behalf of a foreign power should be illegal
The Intelligence and Security Service (Supo) has proposed criminalizing information disseminated on behalf of a foreign state. According to Supo, it would be necessary to evaluate and find out whether the most blatant forms of disinformation should be regulated as punishable by law. The proposal emerged from the statement of Supo’s manager, Antti Pelttarito the […]
Evidence requirements in Swedish courts
Traces from both victim and suspect on a green jacket, DNA from the suspect on empty shell casings found at the crime scene, and a cell phone belonging to the suspect was connected in the area around the crime scene at the time of the murder. It was some of the evidence that was sufficient […]
NATO chief: We will welcome Ireland if it wants to join
BRUSSELS, Belgium: NATO has said that Ireland would be welcome to join the European Defense Organization, according to Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. Stoltenberg acknowledged Ireland’s military neutrality and noted that NATO would never pressure any country to join the alliance. “It’s always something they do of their own free will,” added Stoltenberg, quoted by the Irish […]
More NATO members ratify Finland and Sweden – media
Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia have reportedly accelerated the ratification process one day after the signing of the Accession Protocols Another four NATO members have joined Canada to officially ratify Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to the US-led military alliance. On Wednesday, the leaders of Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia gave all their approvals for the […]
More NATO members ratify Finland and Swedish media
Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia have reportedly accelerated the ratification process one day after the signing of the Accession Protocols Another four NATO members have joined Canada to officially ratify Finland’s and Sweden’s accession to the US-led military alliance. On Wednesday, the leaders of Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia gave all their approvals for the […]
NATO signs accession protocol for Finland, Sweden
On Tuesday, NATO members signed the accession protocols for Finland and Sweden to join the military alliance. Both countries submitted their applications in May, which broke long-standing non-aligned positions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “This is a good day for Finland and Sweden, and a good day for NATO. With 32 nations around […]
Finland and Sweden signed the NATO accession protocol
Finland and Sweden signed the official NATO accession protocol at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday at the council meeting. Secretary General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg led the event saying it was "historic" a moment for union. "This is a good day for Finland and Sweden and a good day for NATO. With 32 […]
Finland is not revising the laws amid pressure from Turkey, Henriksson repeats
The Kurds of Finland have been worried that the country could give in to the demands and, for example, subject them to surveillance and provide information about them to the Turkish authorities. The surrender issue has also become a topic of discussion after the signing of the memorandum between Finland, Sweden and Turkey in Madrid, […]
Erdogan warns that Turkey can still block Nordic NATO Drive
MADRID – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Sweden and Finland on Thursday that he could still block their efforts to join NATO if they fail to implement a new accession agreement with Ankara. Erdogan issued his straightforward warning at the end of a NATO summit in which the US-led alliance formally invited the Nordic […]
NATO expansion will not make Europe or the world safer: Croatian analysts
© Provided by Xinhua NATO’s expansion and Russia’s strong reaction will definitely result in “long and unfriendly borders”, which could eventually trigger conflicts, Puhovski said. ZAGREB, June 27 (Xinhua) – The enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to the east will not make Europe or the world safer, Croatian political analyst Zarko Puhovski […]
PM: Ukraine’s EU candidate sends a message of hope
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said that granting Ukraine and Moldova EU candidate status was a historic decision that would take it on the path to membership of the Union. "It is a message of hope for these regions and shows that they belong to the European family. In the future, they will be part […]
The European Commission recommends Ukraine’s status as an EU candidate country
Ukraine has clearly demonstrated its commitment to European values and standards. And before the war he set out on a journey towards the EU, “von der Leyen tweeted. Ukraine deserves a European perspective, the President of the Commission said, adding that Kiev still has important work to do in the area of the rule of […]
EU approval of minimum corporate tax blocked by Hungary
BRUSSELS, Belgium: Hungary has blocked a global agreement to introduce a minimum corporate tax rate previously proposed by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Budapest’s move to oppose the proposal, which is supported by more than 100 countries, could potentially force EU finance ministers to postpone a vote scheduled to be included in […]
Seven police are accused of using pepper spray against protesters in Helsinki
A total of 16 protesters received police pepper because they refused to stop traffic on Kaisaniemenkatu in Helsinki. Read more: Police suspected of beating pepper spray on protesters in the Finnish capital (9.12.2020) In the opinion of the Police Board, the use of pepper spray was justified (9.10.2020) Finnish police spray a peaceful demonstration in […]
Haavisto: Resolving the NATO dispute between Finland and Turkey will take weeks of negotiations
Turkey has also called on countries to lift their arms embargo imposed because of its military intervention in Syria. “I said a few days ago [that it’d take] days or weeks, but maybe as a precaution I will now say that it will take weeks, ”Haavisto told YLE in Joensuu on Sunday. “I’m optimistic that […]
The SPP re-elects Henriksson; Ohisalo returns to the Greens’ conference
Minister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson was unanimously re-elected leader of the Swedish People’s Party (SPP) on Sunday in Turku. Henriksson, who has led the party since 2016, ran without opposition. "We have repeatedly shown that we in Finland are the driving force behind the equal value of the people, all equal rights and freedoms and […]
Haavisto "optimistic" that the problems with Turkey will be resolved, but it may take weeks
Foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (Green) expects Finland and Turkey to solve the problems related to Finland’s NATO application, but predicted that it will take a few weeks. On Saturday, the president Sauli Niinistö called the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Finland’s NATO membership and the conditions set by Turkey for Finland and Sweden will […]
Finland’s top lawmakers detest Turkey’s NATO threat
The President of Parliament says that Helsinki can not change its laws and extradite “innocent people” to allay Ankara’s concerns about terrorism Finland’s top lawmaker has ruled out reassuring Turkey to gain approval for the country’s NATO membership, saying parliament cannot change laws and extradite “innocent people” whom Ankara considers terrorists. Parliament Speaker Matti Vanhanen, […]
Vanhanen: Finland will remain in Sweden even if Turkey slows down NATO offers
Speaker of Parliament Matti Vanhanen (Cen) said he is not worried about Finland’s threat of vetoing despite Finland’s application for NATO membership. Finland, which applied for NATO membership last week, was waiting for quick talks, but Turkey has delayed things. The former prime minister interviewed in Yle’s Ykkösaamu Ajantualista program on Saturday said that Finland’s […]
Finland expects 10,000 to 20,000 refugees from Ukraine in May-July
“In the long run, there is more uncertainty about how the amount of income will develop: it is estimated that between 10,000 and 60,000 people a year will leave Finland for Finland in the next two years,” the press release said. reads. Uncertainty stems, among other things, from the development of the military situation in […]
Henriksson: Ukraine belongs in EU in long term
Celebrated annually on 9 May, the day is more important than it has been for a while due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Henriksson. Finnish Business and Policy Forum (EVA) on Monday reported that Finns are more positive than ever before about the EU, with two-thirds describing their views about the membership as […]
Canada-Sweden joint statement on bilateral cooperation
May 5, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde made the following joint statement: “Canada and Sweden share a close relationship with extensive cooperation based on common values and priorities. As two like-minded countries, we reaffirm our strong commitment to democratic principles and will work closely together to […]
BTI: Germany, France and the United States promised military support to Finland during the NATO process
The United States, Germany and France have joined alongside the United Kingdom to promise military support to Finland as a possible NATO membership period, if the need arises, says the news agency STT. However, the promises are not legally binding agreements, as such guarantees would require a legislative process in each country that is likely […]
Eastern Finland is working to correct the inequality of wind power between the regions
Regional leaders are calling for a new compensation system for wind power tax revenues, as there is a clear difference in the distribution of wind power in Western and Eastern Finland, according to which most of the turbines are concentrated in the western regions. The primary reason for this is a defense policy issue, as […]
Former President Halonen: Optimism about Russia was justified
"The reason why I was very positive, and I think for a good reason, was that Russia joined the Council of Europe in 1996." Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen told Yle. Halonen served as President of Finland for two terms, 2000-2012. At that time, Russia accepted the Council’s principles on democracy, human rights and […]
Update: Russia excluded from Eurovision Song Contest, Finland participates
After several countries expressed dissatisfaction with Russia’s ability to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union announced Friday night that no Russian actor would take part in this year’s competition. The EBU issued a statement stating that the EBU Board of Directors had made a decision based on a recommendation issued earlier […]
Yle’s Eurovision petition: Exclude Russia or Finland withdraws
Yle has called on the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to exclude Russia from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest due to the country’s attack on Ukraine. Yle added that Finland will withdraw from the competition if Russia is allowed to participate. The annual international songwriting competition will be held this year in the city of Turin, […]
The world is facing the biggest security crisis in recent years, says UN chief executive on tensions between Russia and Ukraine
“We have a moment ahead of us that I sincerely hoped it wouldn’t come,” he told the media on Tuesday, adding “we have to pass this test.” Concerned by recent events in Ukraine, Guterres highlighted reports of increased ceasefire violations across the hotline and “a real risk of further escalation in the field.” The Secretary-General […]
German diplomat: 80 years ago, Macedonia did not exist
Former German Deputy Ambassador to Bulgaria Gudrun Steinacker commented to Deutsche Welle on the problems between Bulgaria and northern Macedonia. She was also an ambassador in Skopje. “Personally, I am of the opinion that Bulgaria should unreservedly agree to start negotiations on EU membership in Northern Macedonia. For now, we are talking about the start […]
IOC official “surprised by the demands for a total ban on Russia
IOC member Denis Oswald says there is no indication of “state-sponsored” actions in the case of Kamila Valieva Denis Oswald, Executive Director of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has responded to suggestions that Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is in some way involved in a “state-sponsored” doping program, which supports the IOC’s handling of the […]
Recycling, a fictitious four-day work week and reindeer pizza: Finland in the world press
The Finnish education system is recognized around the world, and currently it teaches children to think differently from an early age than their parents and grandparents. Like Nani PajunenSitra’s sustainability expert says: “People think it’s just about recycling, but in reality it’s about rethinking everything – products, materials development and consumption.” When looking at the […]
Roberta Metsola was elected EP chairperson on her birthday
Defender of people with traditional sexual orientation, but opposed to abortion. An unwavering fighter for the rule of law in his home country Malta, but a much softer stance on similar issues in other EU countries. Proponents of the resettlement of migrants in the European Community and at the same time author of a parliamentary […]
The EU is taking action against Poland in matters of legal supremacy
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Union has opened legal proceedings against Poland, raising questions about the legal system of the 27 nations. In October, the Polish Constitutional Court ruled that its national laws have supremacy over EU laws in areas where they are in conflict, which is contrary to bloc regulations requiring member states to align […]
International Round-Up: Denmark seeks to export its foreign criminals
Too radical for Radicals Radicals thrown out of the negotiations expressed concern about moving prisoners abroad. “Kosovo’s prison system is criticized for corruption, violence between prisoners and poorly trained staff,” said Samira Nawa, Radicals spokeswoman for the trial. “Norway previously had a much-criticized agreement on renting prison places in the Netherlands. We are on a […]
Sweden’s first female prime minister to visit Finland
The new Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson will visit Finland on Wednesday at the invitation of the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP). The official visit is Andersson’s first trip abroad as Prime Minister and maintains the tradition that the Prime Ministers of Finland and Sweden will meet soon after taking office. Marin’s first trip […]
The election to Interpol raises concerns about fair police rights
Human rights groups and Western lawmakers are warning that Interpol’s powerful network of global police could end up in the hands of authoritarian governments, when the World Police Department meets in Istanbul this week to elect new leadership. Representatives of countries such as China and the United Arab Emirates are offering top positions in the […]
Straight, No Chaser: Do You Feel Safe? Well, you do…?
It’s that time of year again – no, not Halloween but time for local and local elections. This year, a number of candidates, especially those in the rich municipalities around Copenhagen, have boarded the ‘safety’ car. A recent poll conducted for TV2 by Megafon revealed that 31 percent would feel more secure if their municipality […]
Finland is considering new asylum rules in the midst of the migration crisis in Poland and Belarus
Finnish politicians react to Die Welt report Belarus is channeling Middle Eastern migrants to Germany and Finland to protest sanctions against Minsk. Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo (Green) said that about 30 immigrants had arrived in Finland via Belarus. "Data from the Border Guard and my own officials suggest the arrival of these individuals […]
The EU summit was overshadowed by clashes with Poland
BRUSSELS, Belgium: A summit in Brussels for 27 EU Member States is overshadowed by a dispute with Poland over the primacy of EU law. Poland may be subject to EU sanctions due to a ruling by its Supreme Court ruling that certain aspects of EU law are incompatible with the Polish Constitution. In response, Poland […]
Drugs were smuggled on foot across the border into Germany
The South and Southern Jutland Police claim this at least in a case that will soon be decided in court. After processing the oil, a total of six kilos of amphetamine was produced, you can read in the indictment. A total of 30 kilos of amphetamine must have been produced from the portions of oil […]
Turkey summons ten foreign ambassadors following a call for the activist’s release
ANKARA, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) – Turkey’s foreign ministry on Tuesday called on ambassadors in ten countries, including the United States, to issue a joint statement demanding the release of imprisoned activist and businessman Osman Kavala. The ministry said the joint statement on an ongoing lawsuit was “contrary to diplomatic practice and was unacceptable”. The ambassadors’ […]
Turkey rejects prayer from Danish ambassador as rude
It happened under extensive coverage from Turkish media. 10-15 camera crews had turned up to film the Danish ambassador, Danny Annan, and the other ambassadors arriving at the ministry. – It tells me that you have probably stepped over a sore toe. This is not the first time that Turkish people have heard criticism of […]
Turkey convenes Danish ambassador after intercession for activist
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the ambassadors from Denmark and nine other countries for talks following a joint statement on the imprisoned Turkish businessman and activist Osman Kavala. It writes the Turkish newspaper Daily Sabah, which is considered to be loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This comes after ambassadors from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, […]
Denmark named the world’s best rule of law for the seventh year in a row
Denmark has the best rule of law in the world. This is the opinion of the independent organization World Justice Project, which in its annual report has again ranked Denmark best of 139 countries in its “Rule of Law Index”. It writes the National Board of Justice in a press release. That Denmark gets the […]
The ruling of the Polish court violates European law
In the ruling of the Polish court, we can read that the Constitution takes precedence over EU law, which is a violation of European law. The Union may try to deprive Poland of the right to vote in the Community. The situation has long been tense between the Polish government and the European Union. The […]
The chairman of DF wants the prime minister for a federal court
– I do not have any doubts. – If a majority in the Folketing really believes that Inger Støjberg has done something that can at all justify a national court case, there is no doubt at all that it will also happen for Mette Frederiksen after the mink scandal, says Kristian Thulesen Dahl. That announcement […]
New attorney general will focus on legal certainty
Lavesen promises that he will focus on being about the rule of law, which is under pressure. – During the coronation shutdown, we saw that our legal community was affected, and therefore we must return as soon as possible to an everyday life with phasing out unnecessary rules and respect for legal security principles, says […]
The Ministry of Justice receives serious criticism for leaks in case of prisoner escape
The Authority expresses “serious criticism” because the rules of a data protection regulation have not been complied with. The offense took place after an escape from Psychiatric Hospital Slagelse. The Ministry of Justice published information on the medical history of the fugitive and past crime. This error occurred on February 3rd. On behalf of the […]
Value struggle became costly for Dutch commissioner
Timmermans, who turns 60 on Thursday 6 May, was blocked by a number of Eastern European countries, led by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The reason: his role as the European Commission’s enforcer of the rule of law and democratic values. For five years, Timmermans spoke for the European Commission, pointing fingers at countries such […]
The government and the DF want to limit the dates of lifers
– We think it is unheard of for people who have committed the worst possible crimes to have a love affair with women outside prison. That’s not how it should be. Tough justice is needed, says legal spokesman Peter Skaarup. Only family members and good friends are allowed to visit if it is up to […]
The HS report reveals “alarming” failures in Finnish police investigations into human trafficking
Wide investigation report Suomen Sanomat, Finland’s largest circulation daily (external link in Finnish), has revealed alarming shortcomings in the way the Finnish police handle human trafficking cases. In compiling the report, HS investigated the background of about one hundred suspected or similar cases of human trafficking, which were reported to various police departments throughout Finland. […]
Criticism: Deficiencies in ID checks of relative immigrants
The quality varies when the embassies are to check documents and ID documents on those who apply for a residence permit in Sweden, according to the National Audit Office in a new report. According to the National Audit Office, this is possible threaten the rule of law. People who would not receive a residence permit […]
OVERVIEW: Løkke wants to break with block politics
Here are some of the political ideas he has aired: * The party has ambitions to become “a sensible, pragmatic and undogmatic voice in the political debate”, he writes in his column. * The party will do away with the bloc policy and create “momentum and change at a crossroads between a” blue bloc “tormented […]
VMA in Morjärv in Norrbotten County
Prime Minister Stefan Löfven’s statement that he “never perceived that VPK did not stand up for democracy” has been met with a barrage of criticism from Löfven’s political opponents. The Social Democrats and the Moderates continue to quarrel if it would threaten democratic values to give SD influence over politics. The quarrel has been going […]
Taking determined action to develop the EU will benefit the Member States
In recent years, some EU Member States have acted in a way that has violated the rule of law. The adoption of these measures will weaken the foundations of the Union. Finland has strongly said no to the neglect of common values and promoted the rule of law both during the EU Presidency in 2019 […]
Supporting parties on demodom: Double punishment is far too much
– The woman has committed some very gross and unacceptable things, which should definitely be punished. So will they. – But it was never the idea that the rules on double punishment should be applied to a case like hers, she says in a written comment with reference to a change in the law last […]
Swedish Prime Minister appreciates India’s role as ” pharmacy in the world ”
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Since New Delhi has delivered Made in India coronavirus vaccine to countries around the world, the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has appreciated India’s role as the world’s pharmacy. During a virtual summit on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Lofven agreed to remain involved in […]
PM Modi, Swedish equivalent holds a virtual summit
New Delhi [India]March 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven have reaffirmed their strong commitment to working for multilateralism, rules-based international order, terrorism, peace and security, the Foreign Ministry (MEA) said on Friday. PM Modi and Lofven held a virtual summit between India and Sweden on Friday that lasted almost […]
Prime Minister Modi expresses solidarity with the victims in Sweden
New Delhi [India], March 5 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed solidarity with the people of Sweden in the wake of the violent attacks that took place on Wednesday where as many as eight people were injured. “I express solidarity with the people of Sweden, on behalf of all Indian citizens, over the […]
After suspicions of errors in speed checks – the police redo training
Following P4 Sjuhärad’s report that speeding drivers may have been wrongly fined or had their driving licenses revoked for many years, the Police will change their national training in speed measurement. Ulf Emilsson, subject manager in traffic at the Police, says that a solution could be for the police to measure each other instead of […]
Ann Linde: During Sweden’s presidency of the OSCE, priority is given to women, peace and security
Foreign Minister Ann Linde (S) begins the debate by presenting the Government’s foreign declaration, which summarizes the Government’s foreign policy priorities for the year. – The EU is Sweden’s most important foreign and security policy arena. In an insecure world, the EU must be a strong voice for peace, democracy, human rights and the rule […]
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin demands the release of Navalny
prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has demanded Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader was arrested in Moscow on Sunday. Navalny had just returned to Russia when he was arrested at the airport’s passport control office. He had been in Berlin after treatment when he was almost killed in a nerve-wracking attack almost five months ago. […]
Newspaper editors: Now the Supreme Court must find the limit of politics
Børsen writes that both sides in the case – those who are for and against Støjberg’s actions – must reconsider. – In front of the Supreme Court, one is innocent until proven guilty. And if Støjberg is convicted, the verdict only applies to the legality of her approach. Certainly not her foreign policy views, it […]
OVERVIEW: Danish top politicians are shaken by unrest in the United States
There has been general condemnation of the events that have unfolded in the United States as protesters stormed Congress in Washington on Wednesday. Several died during the unrest that took place in connection with the Congress having to approve the election result in the USA. In the presidential election last November, Democrat Joe Biden defeated […]
Business and investment opportunities in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has implemented comprehensive reforms aimed at equitable sharing of benefits and responsibilities, the leading role of the private enterprise, fair competition, increased productivity, human capital development, the green economy, and environmental protection. It is committed to promoting the balanced economic development of the regions, taking into account their competitive advantages. Creating a truly diversified […]
New Zealand Report Card 2020: do well but may try harder
A year ago, who could have even imagined that 2020 would be as it did? A pandemic, closed borders, lockdown, economic crisis, a delayed election … but here we are at the end of a year like no other. So if New Zealand were to receive a report card for its COVID-19 performance, measured against […]
Sweden continues with 5G network building without Huawei
Stockholm [Sweden]December 23 (ANI): In the midst of deteriorating relations with China, Sweden has decided to build its own 5G network without the Chinese company Huawei. The decision to exclude Huwaei was taken in line with the latest opinion polls in Sweden, which demanded the promotion of human rights and democratic reforms in China as […]
What explains the support for authoritarian populists in Hungary and Poland?
Authoritarian populists almost doubled their share of voting rights in Europe between 2001 and 2018 – from 11.8% to 22.3%, according to the Swedish think tank. Timbro institut. It was then a decline after, but it is too early to say whether it represents a permanent turnaround. In any case, the rise in itself has […]
Majority will be able to permanently deprive passports from foreign fighters
– I think it has worked exactly as intended. There are ten foreign fighters who have had their citizenship revoked, so their passports do not work. And none of them have entered Denmark subsequently. – I’m very happy with that. I am particularly pleased that the Folketing signals that it agrees that the law must […]
A future based on common values
In recent years, some common values have been questioned. Developments in Hungary and Poland in particular have been worrying, although similar developments have been observed in several countries. In Hungary, the independence of the judiciary has been curtailed, freedom of the media has been undermined and civil society is under increasing pressure. In Poland, the […]
V-members call Støjberg to say goodbye after harsh criticism
25 local members of the Liberal Party call in Jyllands-Posten for deputy chairman Inger Støjberg (V) to resign. They do so after the Instruction Commission’s conclusions that came on Monday. The Instruction Commission has investigated the illegal instruction from 2016 that all asylum couples, where one was a minor, should be separated without exception. Local […]
Man sentenced to prison for bribery in billion-dollar construction
In the case, Lars Blaaberg has admitted that he and two other defendants in August 2019 entered into an agreement to receive two million kroner, and a further four million kroner, which, however, did not manage to be transferred. The agreement concerned a project agreement for a billion-dollar building at Redmolen in Copenhagen’s North Harbor. […]
Cash newspaper editors: Støjberg should be brought before a national court
The newspapers’ verdict on the Liberal Party’s deputy chairman, Inger Støjberg, is harsh after the Instruction Commission on Monday delivered its interim report on Støjberg’s instructions in 2016, when she was Minister of Foreign Affairs and Integration. Both Berlingske and Politiken write in leaders that Støjberg should be brought before a national court. – If […]
Irritation in the Polish government after EU agreement
Poland’s Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who represents a smaller right-wing party in the government, says it was a mistake by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to accept the EU rule of law mechanism. Now the EU can get involved in what the president and parliament do, he writes on social media. Artur Wroblewski, who often […]
George Soros: Merkel has surrendered to “blackmail of Hungarians and Poles”
In article published an opinion site Project syndicate, Soros argues that the compromise treats the challenge of Hungary and Poland to EU values as a “legitimate political position that deserves recognition” – which “only increases” the risks now facing the EU. Mr. Soros identifies three “basic flaws” in the transaction. Firstly, the declaration significantly undermines […]
Löfven defends budget agreement
The link between the disbursement of EU money and respect for the rule of law has been watered down, say critical voices about the compromise that is now on the table at the EU summit in Brussels. But the government buys the deal: “We now have in place an arrangement that links the payment of […]
Compromise can solve long-term budget issues
The conflict over the EU’s long – term budget may be resolved since Poland and Hungary reached a compromise with Germany. Exactly what the agreement will look like is not clear, but there is much to suggest that the mechanism that will make it possible to withdraw support for EU countries that violate the rule […]
Finland uses EU recovery funds to reduce emissions
The Finnish government intends to use EUR 2.3 billion to finance the recovery of the EU economy, primarily to reduce climate emissions and promote ecological sustainability. On Friday, the government approved a report on the use of EU stimulus funds, according to which the plan supports the goals of economic, social and environmental sustainability of […]
