Centerpartiet

C and the Green Party want a committee for a new grading system

The Centre Party and the Green Party want the government to appoint a parliamentary committee to achieve broad support for how Sweden's grading system should be reformed.

Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

The Government receives criticism for Anna Kinberg Batra keeping her high salary for five years – despite being forced out of her position as Governor of Stockholm, reports TV4 News. The Government is now opening the door to revise the regulations.

New Zoom trick gets millions rolling in

In the American election campaign, large campaign meetings held via Zoom have attracted more than a hundred thousand participants. Now, Swedish parties are looking at the phenomenon with envy. I absolutely believe that one can imagine that type of campaign meetings or digital town hall meetings, says researcher Elsa Hedling.

The Champion Team Was Knocked Out by Malmö – Lindberg Joined Late

For a long time, it was uncertain whether he would play the SHL premiere. But then his third child was born and Oscar Lindberg joined late to Skellefteå's 1-4 loss in Malmö. It became a bit of quick pulls.

Damberg: The Budget is a Mockery of Ordinary People

The government's budget benefits high-income earners the most – something that is being criticized by the opposition. This is not only an insult to ordinary people but also bad for the Swedish economy, says Mikael Damberg, the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson.

Centre Party to Sponsor Power Cable to Kriegers Flak

Highest Support for the Green Party in Several Years

Cutting the return allowance: "Money down the drain"

The government's plans for a sharply increased return migration grant are being criticized by the Center Party. It's throwing money into the sea, which even the government's own investigator has established, says the party's migration policy spokesperson Jonny Cato.

Paving the way to give Gripen to Ukraine

The Government has finalized a new military support package to Ukraine worth 4.6 billion kronor. At the same time, the Government is now paving the way to be able to donate Gripen planes later.

Reality has caught up with the government

The opposition welcomes the government's proposal to support municipalities that build wind turbines. Reality has caught up with the Sweden Democrats and the government in one area, says Fredrik Olovsson (S).

C: Scrap the eligibility requirements for vocational upper secondary school

The Centre Party wants to abolish the requirement for a pass in certain subjects to be able to continue studying at vocational upper secondary school. Today, a fail is a door slammed shut in your face. Then you won't make it to upper secondary school. Then your school journey ends, says C leader Muharrem Demirok in his summer speech.

The Opposition: Favors Those Who Earn the Most

Most to those who already have and crumbs to the rest. The Social Democrats, the Left Party and the Green Party are not unexpectedly critical of the government's and the SD's budget proposal with lowered taxes on wages and savings.

Volvo defends new targets: "2030 is just a figure"

Adjusted financial target and scrapped electric car target. Despite this, there is no crisis at Volvo Cars, the company claims – instead, the car manufacturer has been forced to adapt to an uncertain market. We must have a strategic approach with some flexibility, says Volvo's Vice President Björn Annwall to TT.

The Opposition: Southern Swedish Electricity Customers Have to Pay

Southern Sweden risks missing out on more and cheaper electricity. This is the consequence of Vattenfall's decision, which is the government's fault, according to the political opposition.

The Sweden Democrats are Backing Down and the Social Democrats are Increasing in New Poll

Lower Confidence in Party Leaders

"Not enough to reach the climate goals"

The opposition believes that the government is fudging the numbers regarding the effects of the increased reduction obligation. The higher level will not lead to Sweden achieving the EU's climate goals by 2030, according to the Green Party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén. It is obvious that they are misleading on this issue, he says.

Opposition's concern about squandered budget

The opposition is worried that the government will "waste" the reform space of 60 billion kronor. Sweden needs a budget that helps ordinary families and gets the Swedish economy going, says Social Democrat Mikael Damberg.

Wise Conclusions about Repatriation

There are divided opinions about the result of the investigation that was supposed to stimulate voluntary repatriation, but which concluded that such methods do not exist.

MP: A money pit for taxpayers' money

The Social Democrats, the Centre Party and the Green Party are critical of the proposal to let the state subsidize new nuclear power. This will be a drain on taxpayers' money, says the Green Party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén.

Andersson positive about Harris: Warm but tough

The S-leader Magdalena Andersson is positive towards Kamala Harris and calls her "warm but tough". From the Left Party, one welcomes Biden's departure after "twelve disappointments".

The Government wants to tighten family reunification rules.

The Government wants to tighten the conditions for family immigration further. A special investigator will review how, among other things, the maintenance requirements can be tightened.

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

Centre Party: Our Support Requires Lower Taxes

The Centre Party wants to introduce a compulsory "fresh start year" for foreign-born individuals. Those who do not participate will be penalised in the form of significantly lower benefits. At the same time, party leader Muharrem Demirok is demanding lower taxes in order to offer the Centre Party's support going forward.