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Busch on Electricity Prices: Does Not Rule Out Support

The electricity prices have risen sharply in recent days and among the opposition, there is sharp criticism of the government's handling of the electricity system. Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) does not rule out support to households – but not right now.

Preliminary Investigation Initiated Against C-Top Executive

A preliminary investigation has been initiated against C-top Gustav Hemming, who is suspected of sexual harassment against children, announces the Prosecution Authority.

Demirok on suspected C-top: Serious allegations

The C-top Gustav Hemming is leaving with immediate effect, several media outlets report. The reason is a suspicion of crime that has been handed over to the police. "Deeply disturbing and makes me holy damned", writes party leader Muharrem Demirok in a statement to TV4 News.

He becomes the new CEO of the Federation of Swedish Enterprises

Political Wildcards on the Rise – The Sweden Democrats Account for Half

There are 162 political wild cards in the municipal councils. The Sweden Democrats account for half of them, shows an examination by Dagens Samhälle.

The Left Party demands a place in the government

New Government after Political Turmoil in Norrköping

New demands for the C leader's resignation

The storm in The Centre Party rages on. Now more demands are being directed at the party leader Muharrem Demirok having to resign.

Resignation Demand on Demirok: "Weak Leadership"

The Youth Association CUF's chairman demands that Center Party leader Muharrem Demirok resigns. This evening, the Center Party's district chairmen have been called to what is described as a crisis meeting.

Opposition takes the lead – but the gap narrows

The opposition parties S, V, MP and C have a lead in public opinion halfway through the term, according to Dagens Nyheter /Ipsos. The gap between the opposition and the Government parties has, however, narrowed over the past year.

Warning about nuclear power plans: Affecting generations

The government's plans to build new nuclear power can have major economic consequences for generations to come, according to Tomas Kåberger, professor of industrial energy policy. The risk that one ultimately runs is that these projects are not completed, he says.

V-leader: Trump is an indecent bully

The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar calls the USA's future president Donald Trump "an unscrupulous bully". Even the S-leader Magdalena Andersson warns of what can happen now. The American presidential election hardly contributed to more security and stability in the world, she says.

The regional tax will be raised next year

The Wind Power Industry: "Extremely Surprising"

A deathblow. Four lost years. The opposition is harsh in its criticism of the government's rejection of 13 offshore wind farms. How will Sweden manage the green transition, wonders the wind power industry?

Center Students Open Up to SD Cooperation

Centre students want to see the mother party open the door for cooperation with all parliamentary parties, including the Sweden Democrats, reports Dagens Nyheter.

S-message: Cooperation with V - if they clean up

The Social Democrats can cooperate with the Left Party – but it requires the party to "clean out" signs of anti-Semitism. As soon as there are any anti-Semitic tendencies, one should clean them out, says S-top Morgan Johansson.

Persson (The Liberals): "Privatization went too far"

Private employment agencies cost more but did not provide better results, shows a new report. Minister for Labour Market Mats Persson (L) is self-critical. The privatization has gone too far, he says to TT.

Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) regrets the EU's decision on increased herring fishing in the Baltic Sea. He receives support from both C, MP and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation. We are very concerned, there is a clear risk of overfishing, says Kristersson.

The Government: We are pushing for low fishing quotas

Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) says that the government is pursuing a restrictive line for fishing in the Baltic Sea when the EU's fisheries ministers meet on Monday. But the opposition is strongly critical and believes that the stock of herring can collapse.

The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target

The agreement on the abolished surplus target in the state's finances is met with criticism from trade union quarters. The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) wants to see a larger scope for government borrowing – and the Building Workers' Youth Union is directing demands for resignation towards the Social Democrats.

Dadgostar on the government: Are in a different galaxy

After an autumn marked by political scandals, the party leaders clashed in a debate on SVT's Agenda. And they disagreed immediately about taxes and benefits.

Half-time to the election: This is how divided the opposition is

The red-green parties have different views on many things. Not least taxes, benefits, and migration. It can create problems if they aim for cooperation after the next election.

Damages Everyday Life for Ordinary People

The opposition is critical of the infrastructure bill. Too little money is being allocated to the railway, according to the parties. It will "harm the daily lives of ordinary people", according to the Social Democrats.

The Government has Abandoned the Work Line

The Centre Party is focusing on reducing employment costs for companies in its shadow budget. The work line has been completely abandoned by the government, says party leader Muharrem Demirok.