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Parties at odds over ban on anonymous accounts

Demands for a ban on parties spreading political messages anonymously were raised in the parliamentary debate on fake accounts. However, the Justice Minister is opposed to legislating.

The Government is pushing ahead with revised "online communication monitoring"

The Government is backing the controversial EU proposal known as "chat control", aimed at preventing abuse against children. The proposal is now receiving broad support among Swedish parties – after the content has been revised. "We now believe that important steps have been taken", writes Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) to TT.

Prisoners and Engine Drivers - Here Are the Newly Elected to the EU

A newly released activist, a retired butcher, and four Finnish ex-ministers. All are part of the group of newcomers in the EU Parliament. Here are some members to keep an eye on during the coming mandate period.

Disaster figure for KD - support halved

Labour and Christian Democrats fall below the parliamentary threshold in SCB's latest measurement of party sympathies – and support for Christian Democrats has almost halved since the election. Both parties are primarily losing to their government coalition partner, the Moderates.

Social media – the path to electoral success among young people

The Sweden Democrats became the largest party in this year's EU school election, according to the preliminary result. A result that can be explained by the parties' impact on social media.

Here the parties were strongest – and weakest

Sweden Democrats are backing down almost everywhere, but still have their strongest stronghold in Skåne. In Sjöbo, the party got every third vote. Danderyd was the Moderates' strongest stronghold – and simultaneously the Social Democrats' worst. In Jokkmokk, every fourth person voted for the Green Party.

MP becomes the largest party in Stockholm

Centre voters made up their minds last

Centre Party voters made up their minds last of all – in the third EU election in a row, according to SVT's polling station survey. Peace in Europe is becoming an increasingly important issue for voters.

"MP's success a dream start for the Greens"

EU candidate became a success for the Green Party, which provisionally became the third largest party with 13.8 per cent of the votes. This does not affect their place in Swedish politics, but it's a major success for them, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö to TT.

Demirok: "Never count out the Centre Party"

For the Centre Party, a lot was at stake in the EU election, which dominated the evening's election watch. However, despite a setback, the party retains its two seats, according to the preliminary election result.

Small parties under pressure: Can strike against party leaders

It looks scary out for the Liberals, Christian Democrats and the Centre Party in the ongoing election. If they miss the EU Parliament, it could have big consequences at home, not least for the party leaders.

Climate issue full of conflicts – get a grip on the EU situation

Swedish voters stand out by listing climate change as one of the most important issues in the EU election. It is also an area where conflicts are piling up before the next term. Here you'll get a grip on what's going on and what the conflicts are about.

Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget

SD and C are pleased that the sale of alcohol on farms becomes allowed, even if they had hoped for fewer restrictions. For S is one thing decisive, according to group leader Lena Hallengren. It is that we get to keep Systembolaget in Sweden.

Slipping to V and MP in measurement

"A policy that risks more terrorist attacks"

The Center Party for a politics that leads to thread and concrete pigs on Drottninggatan, says SD's top candidate Charlie Weimers in SR's final debate. It's a deplorable way to express oneself, says Center's Emma Wiesner.

Wiesner (C) on the opinion: Has been turbulent

The Center Party is going to the election on the slogan "hold the line", but in the current opinion poll it's about holding the barrier. Top candidate Emma Wiesner is not afraid of the polls. It has been a turbulent time for the party, but now voters are starting to see the difference we've made at the EU level, she says.

Top candidate on slashed agricultural subsidies: Irresponsible

The Center Party does not want to cut back on the EU's extensive agricultural budget. This sets it apart from other Swedish parties. At present, it is not timely to phase out agricultural subsidies, says top candidate Emma Wiesner.