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Americans in Sweden mourn Democrat defeat at election vigils

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 12:31:04 +0100

At election vigils in Stockholm and Malmö on Wednesday morning, Americans expressed their shock and sorrow at Donald Trump's victory.

ANALYSIS: Why do Swedish politicians hold back in their criticism of the US?

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:12:48 +0100

Sweden's silence on Donald's Trump's baseless claims of election fraud may appear inconsistent with the Nordic nation's reputation as a protector of democracy, but fit into a wider pattern of Sweden-US relationships, political scientist Ian Higham told The Local.

Success of Swedish 'escape Trump' campaign 'regrettable for the world'

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:22:01 +0100

The Swedish company which offered Americans the chance to flee Donald Trump's presidency says the overwhelming attention given to their campaign has provoked mixed emotions, as they prepare to bring it to a close.

Swedish PM: Trump 'open-minded' on climate deal

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 11:45:57 +0100

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven has revealed some of the details of his first phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, and the American has again delivered a signal that his views on the Paris agreement on climate change have altered from those stated during the presidential race.

Swedish PM still waiting for Trump phone call

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:03:41 +0100

Donald Trump has yet to arrange to speak with Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, despite the Swedish leader sending him a congratulatory letter and the US President-elect already calling Denmark’s Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

'Like Brexit all over again but it's the US who screwed up'

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 07:50:53 +0100

Most American voters in Sweden, where the overwhelming majority had thrown their support behind Hillary Clinton, described feelings of dejection as Donald Trump defied expectations in the US election.

Swedish PM: 'I would have preferred Hillary Clinton'

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 09:22:29 +0100

UPDATED: Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven said he would congratulate Donald Trump, but made no secret of his disappointment.

'We need to defend the transatlantic economic link'

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:59:59 +0100

Less openness to foreign trade risks making both the US and countries such as Sweden poorer, argue Maria Rankka and Andreas Hatzigeorgiou of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.

Here's how many Swedes would vote for Clinton

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:22:20 +0200

If Sweden could vote in the US election, Hillary Clinton would win hands down, according to a poll released just before she and Donald Trump clashed in another heated presidential debate.

US expats in Sweden back Bernie Sanders

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 18:21:34 +0100

The majority of American Democrats living in Sweden voted for Bernie Sanders in a global primary held this month, showing greater success for the senator abroad than at home.

Swedish politicians back Clinton and shun Trump

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 08:17:19 +0100

Hillary Clinton should win the US election – at least if Swedish politicians get to choose.

Sweden hosts global primaries for US expats

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:35:26 +0100

US expats can cast in-person votes for the Democratic primary election in Sweden as part of Super Tuesday.

Swedish 'descendants' vote Republican

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:53:00 +0100

While a majority of Swedes are rooting for Barack Obama, Americans living in towns with Swedish origins overwhelmingly vote Republican.

US teacher in trouble over comments in Swedish film

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:26:00 +0100

A Swedish television documentary has landed a North Carolina school teacher in hot water for politically-biased comments she made to her students.

Free trade fears cloud Sweden's embrace of Obama

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:15:00 +0100

Amid the excitement in Sweden over Barack Obama’s victory, there remains real concern among members of the political and business establishment over how the US president-elect will approach the issue of free trade.

Sweden welcomes Obama

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:16:00 +0100

Swedish politicians welcomed the election of Barack Obama as president of the United States on Wednesday morning, following the Democratic candidate’s defeat of rival John McCain.

Sweden: it's an Obamanation

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:57:00 +0100

If the US election were held in Sweden, Barack Obama would likely win by a landslide, according to a recent poll.

US election fever hits Sweden

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:06:00 +0100

As anticipation mounts in the final hours of the 2008 US presidential election campaign, Swedes remain captivated by the spectacle of US politics.

US election watch: The case for McCain

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:16:00 +0100

As Americans everywhere prepare to go to the polls, Swedish politician Mathias Sundin - who spent a month this summer working as a volunteer for John McCain - explains why he’s rooting for the Republican candidate.

US election watch: The case for Obama

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:57:00 +0100

With the US election just around the corner, we ask people living in Sweden to explain their reasons for supporting either of the candidates. First up, Peter Dahlen of Democrats Abroad explains why he believes Barack Obama is the right man for the job.