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Government: Mobile phone ban in Swedish primary schools this autumn
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Government: Mobile phone ban in Swedish primary schools this autumn

A ban on students using mobile phones will be introduced in all compulsory schools starting in the autumn semester, the government proposes. The ban will also apply during breaks, at after-school centers and in open leisure activities
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to appoint an inquiry into the euro during the next term of office if she wins the election this fall.
The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government
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The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government

The Center Party is going into the election this fall with the goal of replacing the Tidö government and, at the same time, drawing red lines on the question of government formation. "We will never accept a government with the Left Party," says Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
Municipalities save money - no Sunday roast in elderly care
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Municipalities save money - no Sunday roast in elderly care

Rising food prices are affecting many elderly people. Several municipalities have reduced supplies of salmon and beef in elderly care, among other things
Government plan to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 dismissed as completely incorrect
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Government plan to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 dismissed as completely incorrect

The government's plan to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years is a wrong proposal without scientific support, say children's rights organizations and the Swedish Bar Association. This is a major departure in terms of children's rights, says children's rights lawyer Li Melander
Detailed plan for Nunasvaara graphite mine in Kiruna approved
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Detailed plan for Nunasvaara graphite mine in Kiruna approved

A detailed plan that opens the door for a new graphite mine in Kiruna Municipality has been adopted, the government says in a press release.
Busch to the US: Greta is not the one who rules Europe
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Busch to the US: Greta is not the one who rules Europe

Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch (KD) believes Donald Trump and his ministers should update their talking points about a weak and lost Europe.
Kristersson convenes the National Security Council on Saturday
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Kristersson convenes the National Security Council on Saturday

The uncertain global situation has prompted Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to convene the National Security Council on Saturday.
Government to review compulsory psychiatric care after murder in Boden
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Government to review compulsory psychiatric care after murder in Boden

The mother of the 22-year-old perpetrator had pleaded for help for her son's poor health. After the high-profile murder in Boden, the government has appointed an investigation to review compulsory psychiatric care
The government proposes full transparency in independent schools from 2027
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The government proposes full transparency in independent schools from 2027

The government has agreed to submit a bill on full transparency, a principle of openness, for independent schools. It will apply to independent schools in the same way it does to municipal schools
Elisabeth Lann calls for emergency meeting about high sick leave in the healthcare sector
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Elisabeth Lann calls for emergency meeting about high sick leave in the healthcare sector

Elisabeth Lann (KD) describes the high rate of sick leave in the healthcare sector as a failure. She is now calling for an emergency meeting, SVT Nyheter reports
Doctor Anders Sylvan must find the solution to the healthcare queues
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Doctor Anders Sylvan must find the solution to the healthcare queues

Dr Anders Sylvan will find solutions for how healthcare can be made more accessible and how healthcare waiting times can be shortened. As national coordinator, he has one year to propose solutions
Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act
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Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act

The Moderates want to review the new Gender Identity Act, which makes it easier to change legal gender. The announcement comes after high-profile cases in which biological men have changed their legal gender to women
Three parties below the parliamentary threshold in December
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Three parties below the parliamentary threshold in December

The Centre Party and the Christian Democrats are falling in Indikator's December voter barometer, reports Sveriges Radio. The parties are now below the parliamentary threshold
Small parties seek revenge in this year's elections
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Small parties seek revenge in this year's elections

In the last election, no party outside the Riksdag came close to entering it. But now small parties like Nyans and Medborgerlig Samling are recharging for another election campaign
Forssmed: Mental health should be included in school curriculum
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Forssmed: Mental health should be included in school curriculum

The government will introduce mental health education in schools. "It is another piece of the puzzle for preventive work to ensure that young people feel good," writes Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) in SvD Debatt
Sweden ready to receive injured patients from Crans-Montana ski resort fire
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Sweden ready to receive injured patients from Crans-Montana ski resort fire

Sweden has offered to take in injured patients from the fire disaster at the Crans-Montana ski resort in Switzerland. 115 people have been injured, many seriously
Extra compensation to increase access to dental care in rural municipalities
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Extra compensation to increase access to dental care in rural municipalities

Dental care providers in rural municipalities will receive additional government compensation of 20 percent next year for treatments within the dental care reform for the elderly.
She leaves the SD in the Riksdag – joins Christian Democrats
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She leaves the SD in the Riksdag – joins Christian Democrats

Sweden Democrats MP Sara-Lena Bjälkö is leaving the party and becoming a Christian Democrat, SD tells TT. The SD group leader "respects" Bjälkö's decision but urges her to leave the Riksdag
Seven-year-olds also get the leisure card in 2026 as the amount is increased
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Seven-year-olds also get the leisure card in 2026 as the amount is increased

The amount of the leisure card will be increased next year, and the card will also be given to seven-year-olds. Over 110,000 more children will have the opportunity to use the leisure card, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Brawl in Tidö after murderer transferred to women's institution
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Brawl in Tidö after murderer transferred to women's institution

A father sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his two children is being transferred to a women's institution after changing his legal gender. The case is causing a row in the Tidö parties, with harsh online exchanges between KD leader Ebba Busch and M politician Hanif Bali, among others
The Riksdag will debate the euro
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The Riksdag will debate the euro

The Riksdag will hold a special debate on the euro at the request of the Liberals, the party writes in a press release.
KD: Income from prostitution should not be taxed
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KD: Income from prostitution should not be taxed

Income from prostitution should not be taxed and a change in the law should be investigated, believes KD, which thereby goes against its government colleagues.
Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape
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Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape

The government and the SD propose that escaping from prisons and youth homes should be punishable by up to two years in prison.
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