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`Sweden not bound to eurozone despite joining EU pact'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:30:01 GMT

Sweden would not be bound to the eurozone although it has agreed to join EU fiscal pact, said Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt.

Sweden gets a seat at the eurozone table

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:25:01 GMT

Sweden will participate in the eurozone pact on fiscal discipline, according to prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, who claims that all Sweden's demands for joining have been met.

Fearing new recession, EU leaders seek ways to boost growth, jobs as Greek crisis looms

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:50:32 GMT

Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt arrives for an EU summit in Brussels on Monday, Jan.

Social Democrats drop eurozone pact opposition

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:55:01 GMT

The Social Democrats on Thursday dropped their longstanding opposition to Swedish participation in the eurozone pact on fiscal discipline, after reaching an agreement with the government of Fredrik Reinfeldt.

'European crisis will affect Swedish economy'

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:02 GMT

Swedish economy will be affected in the long term by Europe's financial crisis, said the Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt during a parliament debate.

Human rights group slams sex change laws

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:40:01 GMT

Sweden's forced sterilization for sex change candidates continues to spark debate, as Human Rights Watch has written a letter to prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, urging him to reconsider the law.

Swedish journalists 'must be freed': Reinfeldt

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:25:01 GMT

Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt called for Swedish journalists Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson, who were convicted in Ethiopia on Wednesday of supporting a terrorist group, to be set free.

Reinfeldt lauds 'proper laundry room' in renovated palace home

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:40:01 GMT

Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's official residence, Sagerska Huset in Stockholm, which he was forced to leave due to extensive renovations in April, is now ready for the family to move back.

Officer sacked for email threat to 'hunt' Reinfeldt

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:25:01 GMT

A 47-year-old Swedish military officer has been dismissed after sending a threatening email to prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt suggesting it was time to hunt down politicians.

Sweden stands aside from pact to save euro

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:40:01 GMT

Sweden was one of four European Union member states to scupper hopes of a 27-country agreement to help strengthen the euro. Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt also said he doubted Sweden would join the current pact.

Reinfeldt: markets 'don't want' EU treaty changes

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:55:01 GMT

Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt on Thursday argued against changing the European Union treaty to help solve the euro debt crisis as suggested by the leaders of France and Germany earlier this week.

Euro crisis: Rutte visits Monti and Reinfeldt

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:02:59 GMT

Prime Minister Mark Rutte is scheduled to pay visits to Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti and his Swedish counterpart Fredrik Reinfeldt to discuss a joint approach to the...

Fredrik Reinfeldt criticized in new book

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:55:01 GMT

The Moderate party culture is built on "silence and obedience", according to a former MP who has written a book about her experiences representing the party in the Swedish Riksdag.

New blow for Håkan Juholt: survey

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:40:01 GMT

Social Democrat leader Håkan Juholt has taken another blow in the opinion polls, with a new survey revealing that he is further behind prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt than ever before.

Swedish PM Reinfeldt: Bulgaria Stands Out in EU

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:11:18 GMT

Bulgaria is one of the EU examples about the right way with respect to its finances, Sweden 's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has declared in Sofia.

Sweden Shelves Asset Sales Indefinitely

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:21:32 GMT

Sweden is shelving plans to sell state assets indefinitely as equity-market declines prove too deep to risk divestments, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said.

Sweden Shelves Asset Sales Indefinitely

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:24:01 GMT

Sweden is shelving plans to sell state assets indefinitely as equity-market declines prove too deep to risk divestments, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said.

Reinfeldt: Greek vote 'signals major problems'

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:15:01 GMT

The Greek government's decision to call a referendum on the eurozone settlement to write down the country's debt, raises uncertainty over the Greek economy, according to Swedish PM Fredrik Reinfeldt.

i Reinfeldt: Greece creates unnecessary uncertainty

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:59:34 GMT

The Greek government s decision to hold a referendum on the European rescue package causes unnecessary uncertainty about the economic future, according to the Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt.

Europe crafts debt deal that pleases markets

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:10:33 GMT

From left, Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Necas, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor participate in a round table at an EU summit in Brussels on Wednesday, Oct.

Europe crafts debt deal that pleases markets

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:26:50 GMT

From left, Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Necas, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Slovenian Prime ...

EU leaders press Italy for reform at crisis summit

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:05:02 GMT

Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, France's President Nicolas Sarkozy Belgium's Prime Minister Yves Leterme, Spain's Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Sweden's Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt and Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Necas take ... (more)

EU leaders press Italy for reform at crisis summit

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:20:46 GMT

Reinfeldt sends lost teddy bear 'home' to Belgium

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:00:03 GMT

Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt brought a new dimension to Swedish foreign policy recently when he sent a stray teddy bear back to its young owner in Belgium.

Olofsson, Carlgren out as Reinfeldt reshuffles

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:25:01 GMT

Fredrik Reinfeldt on Thursday announced a government reshuffle, with new Centre Party head Annie Lööf appointed minister for enterprise, European MP Lena Ek minister for the environment and Anna-Karin Hatt IT and energy minister.

Juholt support at record low: poll

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:30:01 GMT

Only 20 percent of Swedes today would choose Social Democrat leader Håkan Juholt as prime minister, while 59 percent would choose current prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, according to fresh figures.

Reinfeldt discussed equality in the UN

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 09:30:01 GMT

Gender equality and women's rights on a global scale were the themes of Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt's speech to the United Nations on Friday.

Reinfeldt rejects resignation rumour

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:27:29 GMT

Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt has denied speculation that he intends to resign his post before the general election in 2014, and pave the way for current finance minister Anders Borg to take over.

Reinfeldt rejects resignation rumour

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:45:01 GMT

King, PM speak at remembrance service in Oslo

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:09:22 GMT

The prime minister said the country must hold firm to its democratic values to fight extremism and that being prepared helps to create security From left to right, Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Danish Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Danish Crown Prince Frederik, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, Swedish Crown Princess ... (more)

Reinfeldt open to discuss Libya detachment

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:55:02 GMT

Sweden's prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said in an interview on Monday morning that he is ready to discuss further potential Swedish contributions to the new situation in Libya.

Victoria and Reinfeldt honour Norway victims

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:40:02 GMT

Crown princess Victoria and prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt represented Sweden at a ceremony in Oslo on Sunday to honour the victims of the tragedy in Norway in July.

Reinfeldt pans proposed eurozone 'government'

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:55:01 GMT

Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt took a doubtful stance to the "true economic governance" within the eurozone called for by French president Nicolas Sarkozy and German chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday.

Sweden 'indebted' to the Baltic states : Swedish Prime Minister, Fredrik Reinfeldt

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:12:45 GMT

Sweden owes its Baltic neighbours a "debt of honour" for turning a blind eye to post-war Soviet occupation, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt told his Baltic counterparts on Monday.

Moderates push back promised tax cut plans

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:10:01 GMT

Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt announced on Tuesday his Moderate Party was delaying plans to implement several tax reductions, citing increasing concerns about the state of the global economy.

Sweden 'indebted' to the Baltic states: Reinfeldt

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:25:02 GMT

During a ceremony in Stockholm on Monday marking 20 years of independence for the Baltic states, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said Sweden owes its Baltic neighbours a "debt of honour" for turning a blind eye to post-war Soviet occupation.

Sweden apologises to Baltics

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:36:01 GMT

Sweden owes its Baltic neighbours a debt of honour for turning a blind eye to post-war Soviet occupation, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt told his counterparts yesterday.

Sweden pledges support to Baltic states

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:10:54 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt Monday pledged support to Baltic countries in a grand gathering in Stockholm to celebrate the 20th independence anniversary of three Baltic countries. "The independence of Baltic countries 20 years ago made possible exchange of personnel, education, tourism and many other opportunities between the two sides," said Reinfeldt, looking forward to enhanced cooperation between Sweden and Baltic countries in the future. Latv ...

'Reinfeldt unclear on terror': Ohly

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 09:50:01 GMT

Resigning Left Party head Lars Ohly criticised prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt in his traditional summer speech on Saturday, accusing Reinfeldt of holding a weak standpoint in the battle against racism, islamophobia, and xenophobia.

Reinfeldt: eurozone crisis 'of your own making'

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:35:01 GMT

After the latest downturn in the global economy Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt commented on the situation in Europe for the first time, arguing that it is up to leaders to "act on the promises they have made".

Reinfeldt rejects terror outrage criticism

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 05:50:01 GMT

Fredrik Reinfeldt refused to respond to the criticism of his actions in the wake of the atrocities in Norway during his speech at the World Scout Jamboree on Saturday.

Reinfeldt rejects terror outrage criticism

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:30:09 GMT

Fredrik Reinfeldt refused to respond to the criticism of his actions in the wake of the atrocities in Norway during his speech at the World Scout Jamboree on Saturday.

Reinfeldt to visit scout camp

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 12:57:13 GMT

Fredrik Reinfeldt will address a scout meeting in Kristianstad on Saturday along with his Finnish and Danish counterparts as a mark of solidarity in the wake of the atrocities in Utoya and Oslo last month.

Reinfeldt to visit scout camp

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:40:01 GMT

Swedish Prime Minister's Kid Gets Job at McDonald's [Children Of]

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:33:42 GMT

Swedish PM's son to flip burgers at McDonald's

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:40:01 GMT

Gustaf Reinfeldt, the 18-year-old son of the Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, has secured a job at US hamburger chain McDonald's, using his Twitter feed to invite friends in for a grilled patty.

'Obama cares more about Norway than Reinfeldt'

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:05:01 GMT

Swedish prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt tried on Friday to respond to criticism that he has been missing-in-action following last week's terror attacks in Norway.

"Our thoughts are with Norway": Reinfeldt

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:40:01 GMT

Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt held a press conference on Saturday, commenting on yesterday's attacks in Norway.

Carl Bildt: 'We are all Norwegians'

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 08:40:01 GMT

Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt has promised "Nordic solidarity" with neighbouring Norway, which was hit by two deadly attacks on Friday afternoon. Prime minister Fredrik Reinfeldt offered "any help that is required".

Sweden's cautious turn to right

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:02:47 GMT

Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt is a conservative in the manner of Britain's David Cameron, according to David Frum.