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Kristersson Faces Constitutional Committee Over Climate Policy Concerns

Has Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) breached the Instrument of Government by providing "misleading" information about climate policy? This is one of the questions when Kristersson is questioned today in the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU).

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

From June 1, farm sales will be permitted in Sweden. But the Public Health Agency's detailed regulations receive harsh criticism. It's absurd, says Johan Hultberg (The Moderate Party).

Fredrick Federley Enters Church Election in Västerås Diocese

The former Center Party top Fredrick Federley is running in the church election, reports the newspaper Dagen.

Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism

The opposition criticizes the spring budget and demands crisis measures. The Social Democrats accuse the government of lacking crisis insight and the Centre Party demands an end to "wait and see politics".

Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as New Centre Party Leader

The Centre Party's electoral committee proposes Anna-Karin Hatt as new party leader. It can probably work, believes political scientist Mikael Sundström at Lund University. Had it not been for Annie Lööf's special political charisma, she would probably already have been party leader.

Centre Party's Hatt Urged to Clarify Government Partnership Choice

Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as Center Party Leader, Seen as Strong Contender

The Center Party's electoral committee proposes Anna-Karin Hatt as the new party leader. It could probably work, believes political scientist Mikael Sundström at Lund University. Had it not been for Annie Lööf's special political charisma, she would probably already have been party leader.

Anna-Karin Hatt Nominated to Lead Centre Party After Initial Rejection

Her no from just over a week ago turned into a yes. Now Anna-Karin Hatt is proposed to become the new leader of The Centre Party. There is a desire for revenge in the party, she says.

Demirok Steps Down as Center Party Leader Citing Internal Leaks

The anonymous leaks created divisions within the Center Party, according to outgoing C-leader Muharrem Demirok. They have taken enormous liberties, he says to Dagens Nyheter.

Anna-Karin Hatt Declines Centre Party Leadership Role

Anna-Karin Hatt has been mentioned as a possible name for the party leader position in the Center Party when Muharrem Demirok leaves in May. But now she is putting her foot down on the issue and announces that she is not interested.

Fredrick Federley Eyes Return to Center Party Politics in Sweden

The former EU parliamentarian Fredrick Federley may be on his way back to politics, reports Falu-Kuriren.

Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Sweden is presenting its largest military support package to Ukraine so far. The package amounts to 16 billion kronor. Russia has the initiative in the war and we must support Ukraine to break that trend, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal

The opposition, not entirely unexpectedly, gives the government a failing grade for the nuclear power proposal. Even the S, which does not have any principled opposition to new reactors, thinks that one is being offered a pig in a poke – that is, without knowing what one gets.

Center Party: There are cheaper alternatives to new nuclear power

The Centre Party claims that the government wants to burden Swedes with several hundred billion kronor to build 4-5 new nuclear reactors. A cheaper and equally effective alternative is to expand district heating and hydro power, according to C.

The Wait for When the New C-Leader Will Be Elected

Today is the last day for Centre Party members to nominate a new party leader. But the names that have been put forward are being kept secret. We're keeping it internal, says Martina Hallström, district chairman in Sörmland.

The Government Hopes for a New Northvolt Owner

The Government hopes for a new long-term owner for Northvolt. This is a functioning business that many actors are dependent on, says Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch.

Demand for new C-leader: "Like a Swiss army knife"

A proposal for a new Center leader will be presented around Easter, estimates the party's election committee. A leader for the Center Party must be a bit like a Swiss Army knife - versatile, says chairman Anders Åkesson.

Centre Party's Leadership Race: A Secretive Search for Demirok's Successor

The election of a new leader for The Centre Party will be a closed process, according to Pelle Skogberg, media advisor for C's election committee. One assesses that there is no time, he says.

Wiesner does not want to become C-leader

The Centre Party's EU parliamentarian Emma Wiesner is not running as a candidate to become the new party leader, she says to DN.

New Center Leader to be Elected in May

On May 3, the Center Party will hold an extraordinary meeting to elect a new party leader. What type of candidate should be presented and how the process will proceed will be up to the electoral committee.

Next Step in the Hunt for a New Center Party Leader

Hot C-candidates refuse to give notice

Several potential candidates to succeed the Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok refuse to show their hand. I'm saying neither yes nor no right now. It entirely depends on what type of candidate the party needs, says Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist.

Hottest Names to Take Over in the Center Party

When the Centre Party Leader Muharrem Demirok leaves, there are several potential successors. But there is one candidate many Centre Party supporters dream of. It is Emil Källström, of course, says Karl Gemfeldt, municipal politician in Kristianstad, about his favourite.

"Dadgostar: A Tragic End"

"A tragic end", says Nooshi Dadgostar. "Surprised it lasted so long", writes Jimmie Åkesson. This is how the other party leaders react to Muharrem Demirok's resignation.