Priest hired without open recruitment, UEFA criticizes FIFA, leaders charged in landslide: Today's news

In Sweden, a controversy has arisen regarding the hiring of Birgitta Ed as a priest in the Strängnäs parish. In October 2023, the parish decided to hire a new priest, and the following day, Ed submitted her application. The position was reportedly never advertised, and Ed, who is the wife of the Swedish Prime Minister, was the sole applicant and subsequently hired.

Internationally, UEFA has issued strong criticism against FIFA following the reversal of the suspension for U.S. attacker Folarin Balogun. Reports suggest a phone call from Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino may have influenced this decision, which has drawn significant backlash from the football community.

In legal news, business leader Åsa Norberg and the manager of a construction firm have been charged in connection with a major landslide in Stenungsund. Prosecutors believe there was a direct financial motive behind the incident. Norberg expressed disappointment but stated she is not giving up.

Separately, an expert on the Middle East, Anders Persson, commented on Hamas dissolving its provisional government. Persson stated it remains unclear if the movement is truly prepared to relinquish actual power, despite the announcement. Additionally, a witness described the violent assault on police officer Christian Zedig during a World Cup celebration in Copenhagen, an incident that tragically cost the officer his life. The witness's son attempted to provide first aid.