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Center Party wants special tax on social media companies with addictive algorithms
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Center Party wants special tax on social media companies with addictive algorithms

The Center Party wants to see a special tax for social media companies with addictive algorithms.
Cultural hot potatoes await Sweden’s next government
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Cultural hot potatoes await Sweden’s next government

There has been silence about culture in the election campaign. But several tough questions await the parties that win the election
Centre Party leader admits left-leaning coalition looks impossible for now
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Centre Party leader admits left-leaning coalition looks impossible for now

C Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has pinned her hopes on a center-left coalition after the election - even though the prospects look slim at the moment. It will crash a few times before it becomes possible, she says
Sweden’s party voters: Surveys show the typical supporter of each party
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Sweden’s party voters: Surveys show the typical supporter of each party

There are many stereotypes about what an environmentalist or a Sweden Democrat looks like. But are they really true? Surveys provide some of the answers
New poll shows Tidö bloc closing gap on opposition, Liberals still below threshold
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New poll shows Tidö bloc closing gap on opposition, Liberals still below threshold

Two and a half weeks before the election, the gap between the Tidö parties and the opposition is narrowing, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. But the Liberals remain well below the parliamentary threshold
Center Party wants school absenteeism teams to help students stay in class
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Center Party wants school absenteeism teams to help students stay in class

The Center Party wants to introduce special teams to seek out and support students who do not attend school. The party also wants to be able to move bullies to schools in other municipalities
V: Nooshi Dadgostar interview caused misunderstanding, party says demand stands
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V: Nooshi Dadgostar interview caused misunderstanding, party says demand stands

In an interview, Nooshi Dadgostar appeared to back down from her demand that V not support a government it is not part of. "Misunderstanding," the party later said
Busch open to Centre Party in a blue-yellow coalition, dismisses red-green alternative
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Busch open to Centre Party in a blue-yellow coalition, dismisses red-green alternative

The Centre Party wants to see a centre-left government with S, KD and perhaps MP after the election. KD leader Ebba Busch says she could instead consider welcoming C to Tidö sides
Center Party sets sights on S, C, KD and possibly Greens in post-election government deal
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Center Party sets sights on S, C, KD and possibly Greens in post-election government deal

The Center Party’s preferred government consists of S, C, KD and perhaps MP. Now the party is betting everything on the “Centre Alternative
Center Party and Greens launch joint climate debate tour ahead of election campaign
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Center Party and Greens launch joint climate debate tour ahead of election campaign

The Center Party and the Green Party want to see more climate issues in the election campaign. That's why the parties are going on a joint debate tour
Kristersson shrugs off poll setback as opposition leads by 10 points
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Kristersson shrugs off poll setback as opposition leads by 10 points

The Tidö parties are not making any gains in SVT/Verian's first poll since June. The opposition has a 10-point lead
Party leaders clash over household finances in Expressen/Di debate
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Party leaders clash over household finances in Expressen/Di debate

The prime ministerial rivals clashed in the Expressen/Di party leaders' debate on household finances. They accused each other of nonsense and hypocrisy
Election researcher: Few artists want to be linked to the right wing
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Election researcher: Few artists want to be linked to the right wing

Cornelis Vreeswijk performed for the VPK, Silvana Imam for Feminist Initiative and, recently, Eva Dahlgren spoke for the Social Democrats. It is common for artists to get involved with the left - but experts say it is much rarer on the right
SD's Richard Jomshof tells peaceful Muslims they can stop being Muslims
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SD's Richard Jomshof tells peaceful Muslims they can stop being Muslims

Sweden Democrats MP Richard Jomshof tells Dagens Nyheter that Muslims “can stop being Muslims. ” The comment is met with criticism
Center Party proposes investigation board after every child killed
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Center Party proposes investigation board after every child killed

Every time a child is killed, the National Board of Health and Welfare should appoint a disaster investigation commission, proposes Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
Riksdag approves prison sentences for 14-year-olds in serious crimes
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Riksdag approves prison sentences for 14-year-olds in serious crimes

On Thursday, the Riksdag voted in favor of a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility. This means that 14-year-olds will be able to be sentenced to prison
Swedish business group criticises Centre Party shift on sick pay deduction reform
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Swedish business group criticises Centre Party shift on sick pay deduction reform

The Centre Party's opening to support the Social Democrats' proposal to abolish the qualifying period deduction has caused the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise to react. "It's an experiment we've tried before and it failed," says CEO Jan-Olof Jacke
C leader on qualifying-period deduction: We can negotiate if companies are spared
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C leader on qualifying-period deduction: We can negotiate if companies are spared

The qualifying-period deduction could be a crucial issue in any possible government cooperation between S and C after the election. S wants to abolish the deduction - and then C leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist demands compensation
Strömmer warns preventive coercive powers could expire under an S-led government
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Strömmer warns preventive coercive powers could expire under an S-led government

The Moderates promise to extend the law on preventive coercive measures if the Tidö parties win the election. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) warns that the law may end up with an S-led government
Center Party demands police presence in every municipality for possible S-led government
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Center Party demands police presence in every municipality for possible S-led government

The Centre Party wants to introduce a "police presence" in every municipality. It is one of the party's demands for taking part in a possible S-led government after the election
Political divide grows over state support for municipal water and sewerage systems
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Political divide grows over state support for municipal water and sewerage systems

The municipal water and sewerage systems are in great need of renovation. Several opposition parties think the state should contribute, but the government says no
Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore
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Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore

Starting this weekend, streets and squares will once again be filled with political portraits and slogans. In an increasingly digital world, election posters are still an important part of the parties' campaigns
Sweden approves two offshore wind farms, but projects may need government support
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Sweden approves two offshore wind farms, but projects may need government support

The government has given the go-ahead for two new offshore wind farms. But they are unlikely to be built without government support
Unions warn Sweden’s reporting law could deter migrants from healthcare and schools
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Unions warn Sweden’s reporting law could deter migrants from healthcare and schools

Six authorities are now required to inform the police if there is reason to believe that a foreigner lacks the right to reside in Sweden. But critics of what they call the “reporting law” say the indirect effects are extensive and that healthcare and schools are not exempt in practice
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