Cecilia Malmström
@MalmstromEU
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Former EU Commissioner for Trade and Home affairs.Ex EU minister, ex MEP. Proud @tradeexperettes. senior Advisor @covingtonLLP, Non resident Senior fellow @PIIE
Joined January 2012
Fidel Castro was a dictator who oppressed his people for 50 years. Strange to hear all the tributes in the news today.
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Today, 25 years ago, Swedes voted yes to join the European Union in a referendum. Excellent decision. European cooperation has made us more prosperous and allowed us to find common solutions to common problems. We need to continue that path and step up the engagement.
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Excellent news - EU Member States just gave their green light for the trade agreement between the EU and Japan, so it can be signed at the summit in Brussels on Wednesday. The deal will open huge market opportunities for both sides.
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🎉👍🙌 It’s done - merci, thank you, arigato! Happy to see such strong support for the #EUJapan trade agreement in the European Parliament. Our agreement is on track to be in place 1 Feb. All abt the Economic Partnership Agreement:.
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Djupt bekymrad över delar i detta avtal vad gäller bl.a kvotflyktingar, familjeåterförening, klimat och biståndssänkning. @liberalerna har betalat ett dyrt pris #tidöavtal.
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Very honoured to be nominated as Sweden’s candidate for the post of Secretary General of the @OECD . Follow my campaign at @Malmstrom4OECD.
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Today we have concluded a deal with Mexico! @ildefonsogv @PhilHoganEU . Modern and comprehensive FTA in less than two years. Good for our consumers and buisiness. EU and Mexico partners for sustainable, rule based trade.
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It’s done! Filling in the second eye of the traditional Japanese daruma dolls to mark the entry into force of the #EUJapan trade agreement today. The first eye is for when you set out to achieve a difficult task, the second is for when it’s completed. 🎉👏🏻👍⭐️ #EUJapanEPA
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Now the EU and US must move to action. Sanctions now. Massively.
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Important meeting at the White House today with @JunckerEU and @realDonaldTrump. Turning a page, agreed to facilitate trade between us, looking at zero tariffs on industrial goods, energy and regulatory cooperation. Also intensify work on reform of WTO.
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The #EUJapan Economic Partnership Agreement is now signed! The biggest ever trade deal negotiated by the EU, creating an open trade zone of over 600 million people.
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So happy that we were able to conclude EU Mercosur trade negotiations yesterday. It brings a lot of opportunities for the EU. Thank you chief negotiator @SandraGallina and your team for a fantastic job!.
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Good morning Vietnam! Just landed in Hanoi. Will be signing the EU Vietnam FTA and Investment agreements later today with Vietnam minister and @StefanRaduOprea.
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Important milestone today - we start the ratification process for our agreements with Japan 🇯🇵 (biggest ever trade deal) and Singapore 🇸🇬. All about Japan here: and Singapore:.
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Finally white smoke on #CETA. Belgian agreement reached. Hope a date can be set soon for the EU and Canada to sign the deal.
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Off to Washington. Will be with @JunckerEU meeting @realDonaldTrump to discuss our trade relations and try to de-escalate the situation. We should work together to adress global steel overcapacity, WTO reform etc.
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Delighted to spend my last days as commissioner in Barcelona. Now on my way home towards a new life.
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Very pleased to have been appointed Visiting Professor at the School of Business, Economics and Law at the University of Gothenburg for 2020. Looking forward to sharing my experience of EU politics with students and researchers. Press release:
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Very pleased to sign our agreements with Vietnam today in Hanoi. This is a strong statement for open, rules-based trade and another important agreement for the EU in South East Asia. More details here:
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For more than 20 years, as MEP, EU-minister and commissioner, I have been coming to the @Europarl_EN for Strasbourg sessions. This is my last. Feels strange.
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So proud of my fellow Swedes. Police, citizens, rescue workers etc all reacted with calm and dignity. No terrorist can break us! #Stockholm.
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Thrilled to start my new position as guest professor at @Handels_gbg today. Looking forward sharing and discussing with students. @goteborgsuni.
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EU and #Mexico agree to accelerate trade talks. Must stand up for the idea of global, open cooperation
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On tonight’s announcement - the EU is a close ally of the US and we continue to be of the view that the EU should be excluded from these measures. I will seek more clarity on this issue in the days to come. Looking forward to meeting USTR Lighthizer in Brussels on Sat to discuss.
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Trade wars are bad for the whole world. Conflicts and disagreements need to be solved within the multilateral system.
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Congratulations to @JoeBiden the next US president. Looking forward to improved transatlantic relations. Also great to see the first woman Vice President @KamalaHarris . Breaking the glass ceiling!.
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Tomorrow: The #EUJapan trade agreement enters into force! The stage is set for a significant boost in trade between us: .All about the agreement here: #EUJapanEPA.
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Grateful and excited to still be in the race to lead the @OECD. As we begin to see the light in the tunnel after the COVID crisis, OECD can assist members in their recovery. It is uniquely positioned to give analysis, research, policy suggestions and advice to build back better.
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On my way to Australia 🇦🇺 to launch our FTA negotiations with @StevenCiobo. Will then continue to New Zealand 🇳🇿 to do the same thing with @DavidParkerMP. Friends and partners doing mutually beneficial sustainable trade deals.
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Very happy to welcome @WeyandSabine as new director general for @Trade_EU as from the first of June. Looking forward working together.
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Our trade deal with Singapore enters into force today. It will boost trade, benefitting companies, farmers, workers and consumers on both sides. That makes 1⃣6⃣ trade agreements we've put in place since 2014! 🥳. More details 👉
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Idag är det 25 år sedan Sverige gick med i det europeiska samarbetet. Ett mycket bra beslut som gjort att vi har kunnat påverka i flera viktiga europeiska frågor. Medlemskapet har gjort Sverige rikare på många sätt och stödet för EU är starkt. #StrongerTogether.
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Great news - @EUCouncil has given the go-ahead for the EU to start trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand. I look forward to visiting Canberra and Wellington in the coming weeks to launch our talks
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We note that US postpones decision on car tariffs for 180 days. But we completely reject the notion that our car exports are a national security threat. The EU is prepared to negotiate a limited trade agreement incl cars, but not WTO-illegal managed trade.
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My speech today at @Bruegel_org took on some of the most damaging misconceptions out there on trade:. Imposing tariffs saves money ❌.Trade is only for the big guys ❌.Trade harms the environment ❌.The WTO is expendable❌. Read the whole thing here ✅
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The EU-Canada trade agreement #CETA is something we can all be proud of. When we talk about rules and value-based trade, this is it. This is about more than economic benefits, this is a symbol of what Europeans and Canadians care about. #EUCanadaSummit
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Today is a bad day for world trade. @JunckerEU's and my comments about the US decision to impose duties on imports of steel and aluminium from the EU:.
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Thirty years ago I was at a party. Suddenly everything stopped and we all gathered around the TV to watch the incredible events in Berlin. The fall of the wall was a historic moment, paving the way for a united Europe. #BerlinWall30.
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We have finalised our Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan. Tune in for my press conference now: All about the agreement:
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Today’s must-read. Europe united - all 28 EU Ambassadors to the US and @EUAmbUS setting the record straight about our trade and investment relationship. Letting the facts speak:
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We've reached political agreement at Ministerial level on an #EUJapan trade deal. We now recommend to leaders to confirm this at summit. 2/2.
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Off to Washington DC. Will be Meeting Secretary of Commerce Mr Ross. Will insist that EU as a whole is excluded from tariff measures. We should work together to adress overcapacity in steel and aluminium.
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This weekend we celebrate #EU60. The EU is a fantastic achievement. We can reform and develop it but should not let populists destroy it.
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Interested in the opportunities of the #EUJapan trade deal for your country or home town? Check out our new interactive map & infographics - towns, cities around Europe that export to Japan:
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After a long and emotional debate EP voted in favour of CETA with 408 yes, 254 no. Now looking forward to swift provisional application.
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The duties imposed by the United States on ripe olives from Spain are unjustified, unwarranted and go against the rules of the World Trade Organisation. Tomorrow, we are taking this case to the @WTO dispute settlement system, requesting consultations with the US. 1/2.
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I welcome the conclusion of the Transpacific Partnership agreement TPP as announced today by 11 countries. Free, rulesbased, transparent trade is good for the World.
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Women all over the world are still discriminated when it comes to political, economic and social issues. This must be addressed every day of the year, not only highlighted on women’s day. Women’s rights are human rights.
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As a close security and trade partner of the US, the EU must be excluded from the announced measures. No immediate clarity on the exact US procedure for exemption however, so discussions will continue next week. (2/2).
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Great news! EU 🇪🇺-Singapore 🇸🇬 trade agreement to enter into force on 21 November 2019. The deal will benefit workers, farmers and companies of all sizes, and provides further evidence of our commitment to fair and rules-based trade. More details:
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När får vi se en kvinna som statsminster i Sverige?.
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Fifty shades of grey? Is that not the weather forecast for Brussels?.
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Good news for Estonia and for Europe. @kajakallas had shown a remarkable leadership during the war in Ukraine . Congratulations Kaja!.
Estonia 🇪🇪 has voted. All clear. Current PM Kaja Kallas scored all time record in personal votes (more than 30000) on Parliamentary elections and Reform party will have clear majority for forming different coalitions. Estonian support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 will strengthen! @kajakallas
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On reform of the @WTO, we are now proposing a way forward on the functioning of the Appellate Body. Without this core function of the WTO, the world would lose a system that has ensured stability in global trade for decades.
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In Canada the EU has a true partner. We share the same values, the same dedication to the multilateral system. We are like-hearted partners, not just like-minded. Thank you for hosting us at the #EUCanadaSummit. Joint summit declaration ➡️
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All 28 EU member states now ready to sign #CETA. Good news! Signing with Canada on sunday. Thanks @cafreeland for great cooperation.
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The text of the EU-Mercosur Agreement in Principle is now online ➡️
🇪🇺🇦🇷🇧🇷🇵🇾🇺🇾 History in the making: We have an agreement for an #EUtrade deal with Mercosur trade area comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay & Uruguay!🎉.Read the highlights of the political agreement: 🌎 Learn about the trade deal:
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EU and ASEAN agreed to continue working towards a regional free trade agreement. More important than ever to stand up for free, open, rule based, sustainable trade.
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EU-Canada summit: #CETA trade agreement has been signed - sets high standards for global trade./JL
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On #CETA, the Commisson has been working 24/7 to find a solution. We now hope that Belgium will bring this matter to a successful close.
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Pre-voting today at the Swedish representation in Brussels. Don’t forget to vote! #ThisTimeImVoting
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The incredible brutality against civilians in #Bucha is hard to take in. Hopefully the EU can agree on new sanctions, including on Russian gas and oil. We can not keep on financing the war. And Putin must go to The Hague. Now.
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Good discussions in DC yesterday with @SpeakerRyan, @NancyPelosi, @OrrinHatch, @RonWyden, @JohnCornyn, @RepKevinBrady & @davereichert. Meeting @USTradeRep and @SenBobCorker today, before accompanying President @JunckerEU to the meeting with President @realDonaldTrump.
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And we’re off! Launching negotiations for a trade agreement btwn EU & Australia with PM @TurnbullMalcolm & Trade Minister @StevenCiobo. Hope to have a good deal concluded soon - would benefit small & large companies on both sides, creating jobs & growth.
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On my way to Rotterdam. Almost 40% of all goods entering to our continent comes via the Netherlands. Will visit the port and learn more about how the customs officials do their inspections and risk assessments.
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Intensive last year of the Juncker commission. Will have a busy trade agenda. Looking forward to conclude and advance as many free trade agreements as possible. Free, sustainable and fair trade is good for Europe. Creates jobs and growth.
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I welcome the strong support for the EU-Japan free trade agreement in @EP_Trade this afternoon. This is a very important agreement between two friends and partners representing almost 1/3 of global GDP.
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Very concerned about Spanish border police using rubber bullets to deter migrants in Ceuta. I expect clarifications from the authorities/CM.
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Tack @annieloof för dina insatser i svensk politik och för att du modigt och rakryggat stått upp för liberala värderingar. Lycka till med ditt nya liv.
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EU-#Mercosur deal means big opportunities for our firms and their workers. A market of almost 300m people open to us but effectively closed to our competitors. EU companies will save €4bn in taxes at the border. Trade = jobs.
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I am honoured and thrilled to join @PIIE . It’s a remarkable think tank with an amazing staff.
We are excited to announce Cecilia Malmström (@MalmstromEU) is joining the Peterson Institute as a Nonresident Senior Fellow! Cecilia will also be a host of our virtual discussion series Trade Winds. Welcome Cecilia! 🎉 📈.
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So nice to talk to the Mayor of Warsaw yesterday at @Campus_Polska.
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Strong support for Singapore FTA and investment protection agreement today in EP plenary. Thank you @davidmartinmep for your hard work. The agreements strengthen our ties with Singapore 🇸🇬 and create possibilities for companies and citizens.
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Wishing all of you a wonderful and peaceful Christmas!.
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Trade policy one of the priorities for the rest of the mandate. We shall seek to finalise w. Japan, Mexico, Mercosur, Australia, New Zeeland.
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Today's most important link. Chapters, factsheets, etc to be published here once.there's an #EUJapan summit deal:.
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Looking forward to my meeting this morning with @USTradeRep. We will discuss how to bring forward the agreement by @JunckerEU and @realDonaldTrump last July to facilitate trade between EU and the US.
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A remarkable, admirable woman who stood up for women’s rights all her life. A true role model for so many of us. Thoughts go to family.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer, the court says. She was 87. Here's a look back at her life and legacy.
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On #womensday tomorrow, let's consign those men-only panels to the history books. #NoWomenNoPanel
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Good news onVietnam FTA from Council this morning allowing me to sign it this weekend in Hanoi. Another important milestone in #TeamJunckerEU ambitious trade policy.
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The trade & investment agreements btwn the EU & Singapore have been approved by the European Parliament - they're set to boost EU-Asia trade. In uncertain times, we need agmnts like these more than ever. Press release: .All info:
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At the finish line: With @cafreeland and our great #CETA chief negotators Mauro Petriccione and Steve Verheul
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Happy to be in Canberra for the launch of the trade negotiations between the EU and Australia. Great seeing Trade Minister @StevenCiobo again.
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Let us also not forget the #Kristallnacht today. Important to remember in times when antisemitism is increasing again. I have many Jewish friends who have their bags backed. Just in case.
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We have found an interim solution with Canada to preserve the dispute settlement function of the @WTO even if the appellate body ceases to function in December. We will continue to work with like minded countries to strengthen and reform the WTO ↘️.
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Je salue le vote positif de l’Assemblée Nationale française sur le #CETA. Nous constatons déjà des bénéfices économiques concrets pour la France, l’Europe et le Canada. Cet accord nous rapproche de nos amis canadiens et nous envoyons un message fort face au protectionnisme.
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Emotional afternoon in @EP_Trade. Last (?) meeting, debriefing MEPs on WTO discussions in Shanghai. It has been five exciting, difficult and challenging years but I have really enjoyed working with all of you @berndlange.
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Rainy morning in Tokyo. I am here to take stock of our first months of the EU Japan trade agreement. It is already showing positive results. Will also discuss our cooperation to strengthen and reform WTO.
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Important milestone today - political agreement on an EU framework for screening foreign direct investment. In an increasingly interconnected, interdependent world, we need means to protect our collective security while keeping Europe open for business.
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Kicking off the trilateral meeting between the EU, Japan and the US here at @EUintheUS in Washington DC, to discuss global issues such as trade-distorting practices. We look forward to taking this cooperation further during the year.
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The import tariffs on steel and aluminium put in place by the US are a highly unfortunate unilateral action, which goes against agreed international rules. Good that the EU is exempt for the time being. 1/4.
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Historical morning in Davos when 75 countries are launching negotiations on e-commerce in the @wto . Shows that WTO can take on challenges of the 21rst century. Will be important for business and consumers across the globe.
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Det är sorgligt att se vilka överord som används här efter vår artikel som vädjar om en sansad debatt som ser till människor som är en del av vårt land.
DN DEBATT 10/3. ”Pinsam politisk tävling i hårda tag mot flyktingar” • Tolv nuvarande och tidigare aktörer inom politik och samhälle vill byta fokus i debatten om invandring.
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