AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJustice Reform: Sweden’s centre-right government drops its plan to cut the age of criminal responsibility to 13, saying parliament lacks support, and will instead propose 14—amid rising gang violence and concerns about children being recruited for shootings. Migration Policy: Sweden also abolishes permanent residency for refugees and some other migrant categories, shifting future permits to temporary status only. EU Budget Fight: EU leaders are told there can be no deal on the next long-term budget without new EU-wide taxes, as António Costa pushes “own resources” to fund the €2tn plan. Arctic Strategy: A new Swedish Arctic Strategy report tackles how to define “Arctic,” highlighting competing boundary concepts used across science and politics. Foreign Policy: Sweden’s diplomatic ties and regional de-escalation efforts stay in focus, including talks with the UAE and condemnation of Iranian attacks. International Spotlight: A Pew poll finds Europeans’ trust in the US security role hits a record low, with only 11% viewing Washington as an ally. World Stage: The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in North America, with Sweden in Group F and the tournament’s expanded format dominating headlines.
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