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The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again
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The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again

The government is significantly downgrading the growth prospects for the Swedish economy - for the eighth time. The Swedish economy is apparently not as Trump-proof as the Minister of Finance has claimed, says Mikael Damberg (S), economic policy spokesman
Center leader: Government is obscuring and misleading voters
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Center leader: Government is obscuring and misleading voters

Center leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist believes that the government has kept voters in the dark about jobs and growth - and misled them about nuclear power. She says we may face a more alarmist scenario ahead of us
The Liberals have the largest proportion of party switchers ahead of this autumn's elections
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The Liberals have the largest proportion of party switchers ahead of this autumn's elections

Ahead of this autumn's elections, 93 former Liberals are running for other parties. This makes the Liberals the parliamentary party with the highest share of party switchers
Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out
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Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out

Over 800 candidates from parliamentary parties in the election have been convicted of crimes in the past ten years, according to a review by Dagens ETC.
SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements
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SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements

The opposition accuses the Sweden Democrats (SD) of deliberately abusing the Riksdag's pairing system during a vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements. "The people have voted for the Tidö majority," the SD group leader wrote in a comment
Disappointment and hope at historic fossil fuel meeting
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Disappointment and hope at historic fossil fuel meeting

In the shadow of the energy crisis resulting from the Iran war, 60 countries seeking to phase out fossil fuels are meeting in Colombia. "I am disappointed that they are not making greater commitments," says EU parliamentarian Emma Wiesner (C), who is present
Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden
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Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden

The opposition parties agree that the government must do more to strengthen the Swedish economy. However, they are far from unanimous about what is needed
C proposes tax-free salary for long-term unemployed who start working
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C proposes tax-free salary for long-term unemployed who start working

In its spring budget motion, the Center wants to focus on getting more people into jobs - including tax-free wages for long-term unemployed people who start working.
Center Party says KD can switch sides if Tidö falls
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Center Party says KD can switch sides if Tidö falls

Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist believes that KD is open to switching sides politically if the Tidö parties lose the election this fall.
Sweden and the EU in talks with the Taliban over deportations to Afghanistan
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Sweden and the EU in talks with the Taliban over deportations to Afghanistan

Sweden, together with the European Commission, will hold talks with the Taliban. The goal is to enable deportations to Afghanistan - but the announcement is being criticized
V Congress: We will be part of a red-green government
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V Congress: We will be part of a red-green government

The V Congress gives party leader Nooshi Dadgostar its support for V to have a place in government in the event of a red-green election victory.
Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says fat cats have been allowed to rob households
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Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says fat cats have been allowed to rob households

The Left Party must get a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory, party leader Nooshi Dadgostar claims. Without a seat for the Left, there will be no new direction for Sweden
Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material
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Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material

The government has received the green light from the European Commission for fast-tracking a new law that forces online platforms to quickly remove gang recruitment material. We are now the first among all EU member states to introduce such legislation, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer tells TT
Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money
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Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money

S and C think that the government is too optimistic in its forecasts for the Swedish economy. According to Mikael Damberg (S), the government is also wasting the Swedish people's money
Center Party calls Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to Riksdag tax committee over prostitution tax
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Center Party calls Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to Riksdag tax committee over prostitution tax

After a high-profile case, the Center Party wants Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to explain why prostitution is taxed.
Social Democrats on government's tougher penalties: castle in the air
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Social Democrats on government's tougher penalties: castle in the air

The government's tougher penalties are welcomed by parts of the opposition. However, the Social Democrats are also critical of the lack of a timetable for several of the legal changes
Tidö parties reject independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to Sweden
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Tidö parties reject independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to Sweden

The Tidö parties reject an independent investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's connections to Sweden, reports P4 Stockholm.
Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws
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Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws

The Green Party wants to repeal several of the Tidö parties' stricter laws on migration and justice if the red-greens win the election. One example is the law allowing 13-year-olds to be imprisoned
Centre Party demands the healthiest generation ever for children and young people
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Centre Party demands the healthiest generation ever for children and young people

The next government must invest more in the mental health of children and young people than any previous government. This is a demand from the Center Party as a condition for supporting a government after the election
Center Party leader: Not interested in collaboration with Left Party
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Center Party leader: Not interested in collaboration with Left Party

After the Liberals announced their intention to cooperate with the Sweden Democrats, the Left Party reached out to the Center Party. The answer was: "We are not interested
Dadgostar wants to see Sverigelöfte - rejected by C
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Dadgostar wants to see Sverigelöfte - rejected by C

Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar invited the Centre Party to talks, she said in Ekot's Saturday interview. But the Centre Party leader refused and called the invitation a "political game
Center Party: Paying taxes should grant Swedish citizenship
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Center Party: Paying taxes should grant Swedish citizenship

The Center Party proposes a fast track to Swedish citizenship.
Criticism of the criminal justice proposal as arbitrary
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Criticism of the criminal justice proposal as arbitrary

The human rights organization Civil Rights Defenders views the Tidö parties' proposed changes with concern, especially regarding how people are allowed to express themselves. "It creates different levels of freedom of expression," says Chief Legal Officer John Stauffer
Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster
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Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster

In a recent report, the Climate Policy Council criticized the government's climate work - and MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster. Acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L) disagrees
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