SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment

Kristdemokraterna

KD: Elderly people should be able to choose the gender of healthcare personnel
Sweden News

KD: Elderly people should be able to choose the gender of healthcare personnel

The Christian Democrats want older people to have the right to choose the gender of their home care staff, according to TV4 News.
Busch: No special solutions for Stegra
Business NewsTop News

Busch: No special solutions for Stegra

Minister of Industry, Trade and Industry Ebba Busch (KD) is not aware of any talks at government level about state support for the financially pressured steel company Stegra. There are no talks about any special solutions for Stegra
Easier to get money if travel companies go bankrupt
Business News

Easier to get money if travel companies go bankrupt

A dream trip can become a nightmare if the travel company goes bankrupt. Now the government is proposing a new travel guarantee that will provide better protection
Every fourth politician exposed to threats
Sweden NewsTop News

Every fourth politician exposed to threats

One in four politicians has been subjected to threats, harassment, violence or vandalism, according to Brå's new survey. And one party stands out
The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden
Sweden News

The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden

Despite concerns from several municipalities, the Riksdag has now voted to once again allow uranium mining in Sweden. Operations that handle small amounts of uranium will also not be subject to the municipal veto
The Minister on the sales fraud: "Abuse of the law"
Business News

The Minister on the sales fraud: "Abuse of the law"

Minister of Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (KD) is calling for stricter measures against stores that cheat with sale prices. This is completely unacceptable behavior, he says
Minister: Merge more small municipalities
Sweden NewsTop News

Minister: Merge more small municipalities

Minister of Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (KD) wants more small municipalities to merge, not least in Skåne and Västra Götaland. But the opposition is strong, and now he hopes that a proposal for changed support for small municipalities will increase interest
Government ready to support the European Football Championship financially
Sports News

Government ready to support the European Football Championship financially

The government is now announcing that it is ready to contribute financially to a Women's European Football Championship in Sweden and Denmark in 2029. We view Sweden as an organizer very positively, says Minister of Social Affairs and Sports Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate
Sweden News

Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the case where an 18-year-old refugee avoids deportation despite being convicted of rape. That those who are convicted of serious crimes in Sweden should not be forced to leave the country, that is completely unreasonable, he says to the media
Nordic Countries Collaborate to Replace Rubber Granules on Football Pitches
Sports News

Nordic Countries Collaborate to Replace Rubber Granules on Football Pitches

The Nordic countries have agreed to cooperate to find a replacement for the rubber granules, so-called rubber granulate, which is used among other things on artificial turf pitches for football. It is important that this is done now and it is good that we cooperate on this so that we get both biologically degradable granules but also at reasonable costs, says Minister for Social Affairs and Sport Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year
Sweden NewsTop News

Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year

Sweden will have to give in to the majority regarding next year's fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea. We wanted to go further
Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback
Sweden News

Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are changing their minds about the redemption of the controversial rifle AR-15 and no longer want it to happen by force, they write in a debate article in Swedish Hunting.
Sweden Faces Challenges in Baltic Sea Fishing Quota Dispute
Sweden News

Sweden Faces Challenges in Baltic Sea Fishing Quota Dispute

Sweden is struggling against the wind to keep down the fishing in the Baltic Sea.
Transport Agency Proposes Ending Peth Tests for Driver's License Revocation
Sweden NewsTop News

Transport Agency Proposes Ending Peth Tests for Driver's License Revocation

The disputed peth tests should no longer be the basis for revoking driver's licenses, proposes the Transport Agency. The rule change will now be sent out for review
EU Faces Tough Talks on Baltic Sea Herring Quotas
Sweden News

EU Faces Tough Talks on Baltic Sea Herring Quotas

The stock of herring in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia is heavily fished. When the EU countries are to agree on the fishing quotas for next year, the Swedish government and the EU Commission are the herring's only friends, according to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats)
Kristersson Invites Tidö Leaders for Pre-Election Strategy Meeting
Sweden NewsTop News

Kristersson Invites Tidö Leaders for Pre-Election Strategy Meeting

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) invites the Tidö leaders to his home to develop a common direction ahead of the election. This is not a show off
Moderate Party Proposes Sweden Contract for Immigrants to Uphold Values
Sweden News

Moderate Party Proposes Sweden Contract for Immigrants to Uphold Values

The Moderate Party is taking a new step today in its integration policy. Immigrants must accept and comply with Swedish values
Moderate Party Proposes Euro Currency Investigation in Sweden
Sweden News

Moderate Party Proposes Euro Currency Investigation in Sweden

The Moderate Party wants to investigate whether the euro should be introduced as a currency in Sweden. The meeting voted it through on Friday
Stockholm Road Tunnel Agreement Reached Amid Subway Funding Debate
Business News

Stockholm Road Tunnel Agreement Reached Amid Subway Funding Debate

Government, region and affected municipalities have agreed on a statement of intent for the disputed road project Östlig förbindelse, with an estimated cost of 34 billion kronor. The government has taken the subway as a hostage, says Åsa Lindhagen (Green party), councilor in Stockholm city
Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden
Sweden News

Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party wants to introduce a 15-year limit on social media. It will be controlled through a strict ID requirement
Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
Sweden News

Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Riksdag says no to the Sweden Democrats' request for a referendum on a constitutional amendment.
EU Agrees to Phase Out Russian Gas by 2028
World News

EU Agrees to Phase Out Russian Gas by 2028

Russian gas should be stopped from the EU by 2028 at the latest, if the EU's member countries get what they want. High time, says Minister for Energy and Trade Ebba Busch (KD)
Opposition Leads in Polls as Swedish Election Approaches
Sweden News

Opposition Leads in Polls as Swedish Election Approaches

With less than a year left until the election, the opposition has a clear lead in public opinion. But previous governments have recovered from worse disadvantages than that
Twelve Teens Hospitalized in Stockholm After Suspected Moonshine Poisoning
Sweden NewsTop News

Twelve Teens Hospitalized in Stockholm After Suspected Moonshine Poisoning

Two evenings in a row, severely affected teenagers in the Stockholm area have been taken to hospital. The police suspect that they may have been poisoned by "moonshine"
Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald