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German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany
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German AfD surge makes a Tidö-style deal unlikely in Germany

Alternative for Germany continues to grow and the ruling Christian Democrats are shrinking - but a German Tidö Agreement is not currently in the cards. In some places, the other parties may need to make common cause to keep the far right out
Social Democrats Lose Ground in Norrland as Voters Drift to the Moderates
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Social Democrats Lose Ground in Norrland as Voters Drift to the Moderates

The Social Democrats' stronghold in Norrland is cracking at the seams. The loss in the north is in some places twice as big as in the country as a whole
Late voters swung support to the Liberals, SVT poll shows
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Late voters swung support to the Liberals, SVT poll shows

Two-thirds of Liberal voters made up their minds in the last week before the election, or on election day. This is a record, according to SVT's polling station survey
Voter turnout in parliamentary election hits 80.3 percent, expected to rise
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Voter turnout in parliamentary election hits 80.3 percent, expected to rise

Voter turnout in the parliamentary elections was 80. 3 percent early Monday morning
New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin
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New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin

Several new opinion polls show the blocs are drawing closer on election day. In three of them, the opposition leads by a few percentage points, while in a fourth it is virtually a dead heat - with a narrow advantage for the opposition
Early voting surges to 2.7 million in Sweden, 25% above 2022 pace
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Early voting surges to 2.7 million in Sweden, 25% above 2022 pace

So far, more than 2. 7 million voters have voted early, the Swedish Election Authority tells TV4 Nyheterna
Undecided right-leaning voters could decide the election, political scientist says Sweden Democrats are most disliked
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Undecided right-leaning voters could decide the election, political scientist says Sweden Democrats are most disliked

In the final stretch of the election, the Tidö parties have narrowed the opposition's lead. This means that a group of undecided right-leaning voters could decide the outcome
Liberals rise to 5.8 percent in Novus poll, above four percent threshold for first time this term
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Liberals rise to 5.8 percent in Novus poll, above four percent threshold for first time this term

The Liberals continue to rise in public opinion, according to new figures from Novus published by GP and TV4.
Researcher calls for more reading training in upper secondary school after Pisa slump
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Researcher calls for more reading training in upper secondary school after Pisa slump

The Pisa survey's finding that every third Swedish 15-year-old can only read very simple texts indicates that a major effort is needed in teaching. We cannot let 15-year-olds go to upper secondary school without sufficient reading skills
Expert: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt is a huge symbolic breakthrough
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Expert: AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt is a huge symbolic breakthrough

The German far-right party AfD's landslide victory in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt is also making a big impact nationally. "It's a huge thing symbolically," political science professor Ann-Kristin Kölln tells TT
AfD Landslide in Saxony-Anhalt Sends Shockwaves Through German Politics, Expert Says
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AfD Landslide in Saxony-Anhalt Sends Shockwaves Through German Politics, Expert Says

The German far-right AfD's landslide victory in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt is also having a major impact nationally. It's a huge symbolic thing, says political science professor Ann-Kristin Kölln to TT
Örebro Party seeks rare path into parliament through 12 percent threshold
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Örebro Party seeks rare path into parliament through 12 percent threshold

No party has so far managed to take the “back road” into the Riksdag. Now the Örebro Party, led by party leader Markus Allard, is focusing on reaching the required votes
Scientists remain deeply divided over Gulf Stream collapse risk
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Scientists remain deeply divided over Gulf Stream collapse risk

Is the Gulf Stream about to collapse and wreak havoc on Earth's climate? Several high-profile reports have warned that it may be about to happen. But the issue is one of the few climate questions on which the scientific community remains deeply divided
Swedes abroad on track for record vote as humid climates disrupt postal ballots
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Swedes abroad on track for record vote as humid climates disrupt postal ballots

The number of votes from Swedes living abroad appears to be higher than usual in the upcoming election. At the same time, the adhesive on the envelopes is causing problems for Swedes in more humid countries
Professor: Social Democrats’ drop in Novus poll is highly unusual
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Professor: Social Democrats’ drop in Novus poll is highly unusual

It is too early for the Liberals to breathe a sigh of relief, but there is no doubt that this is a downward trend for the Social Democrats, believes political science professor Jonas Hinnfors. It was more of a minor setback than one could have expected, not something of this magnitude, he says
Is the Gulf Stream at Risk of Collapse? Scientists Remain Deeply Divided
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Is the Gulf Stream at Risk of Collapse? Scientists Remain Deeply Divided

Is the Gulf Stream about to collapse and wreak havoc on Earth’s climate? Several high-profile reports have warned that it is about to happen. But the question is one of the few climate issues on which the scientific community remains deeply divided
What happens if a party leaves the Riksdag? Expert explains the consequences
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What happens if a party leaves the Riksdag? Expert explains the consequences

What happens if a party leaves the Riksdag? Who loses their jobs? And what happens to the money? Political science professor Jonas Hinnfors explains.
Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march
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Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually rises in election years. This weekend, over 50,000 people gathered for a climate demonstration
Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest
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Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually increases in election years. This weekend, more than 50,000 people gathered in a demonstration for the climate
Election compasses can sway first-time voters, study finds
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Election compasses can sway first-time voters, study finds

Swedes are more than happy to use an election compass to navigate the parties' positions and promises. Election compasses are especially important for first-time voters
Mohamsson: It’s over for the Moderates if the Liberals don’t enter parliament
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Mohamsson: It’s over for the Moderates if the Liberals don’t enter parliament

The Liberals promise to introduce a maximum limit of 20 students per school class in the next term, provided that the party enters parliament. "It's all over for the Moderates if the Liberals don't get in," says party leader Simona Mohamsson
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
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
Researchers warn healthy people against using blood glucose monitors
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Researchers warn healthy people against using blood glucose monitors

Monitoring your blood sugar with a meter does not seem to make any difference to your health if you do not have diabetes, and researchers are now warning against using the technology incorrectly.
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