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KD proposes pension bonus for mothers who give birth
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KD proposes pension bonus for mothers who give birth

The Christian Democrats are proposing a higher pension for those who give birth - a mother’s bonus. We know that many women fall behind financially when children arrive
KD demands decision on nationalizing healthcare to support future government
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KD demands decision on nationalizing healthcare to support future government

KD leader Ebba Busch is calling for a parliamentary decision after the election to nationalize healthcare. This is crucial for us to support a government in the next term, she says
Moderates want to cut healthcare guarantee to 30 days
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Moderates want to cut healthcare guarantee to 30 days

The Moderates (M) promise to tighten the care guarantee so that patients are guaranteed a visit to specialist care within 30 days. There is free healthcare capacity in the country that can be used, according to the party
Sweden raises wolf reference value to 220 after EU criticism
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Sweden raises wolf reference value to 220 after EU criticism

The government is raising the reference value for wolves in Sweden from 170 to 220 after criticism from the EU Commission. The central thing for us is that we reduce the wolf population and we want to remove all potential obstacles to that, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) to TT
Stockholm rejects permanent alcohol serving hours after World Cup trial
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Stockholm rejects permanent alcohol serving hours after World Cup trial

There will be no continuation of the expanded alcohol serving permit introduced during the World Cup.
Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability
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Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability

Where will children go with their worries and vulnerability when we do not have a cultural school that welcomes them, and no youth centers or youth workers? That is artist Helen Sjöholm's question to cultural politicians. She is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Germany faces criticism over Berlin Pride attack suspect’s release before attack
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Germany faces criticism over Berlin Pride attack suspect’s release before attack

After this weekend's attack on a Pride event in Berlin, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is promising "consequences. " Criticism is growing of the authorities' and judiciary's handling of the suspected perpetrator in this weekend's attack on a Pride event in Berlin
Low diesel prices draw foreign trucks to Sweden for fuel stops
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Low diesel prices draw foreign trucks to Sweden for fuel stops

The low Swedish diesel prices are causing foreign haulage companies to adjust their routes so they can refuel in Sweden. There are many thousands of Swedish kronor to be saved on each fully fuelled truck
Busch: Sweden should become a leading mining nation
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Busch: Sweden should become a leading mining nation

More mines must be opened in Sweden - for our own sake and to secure Europe’s access to critical minerals, says Energy and Industry Minister Ebba Busch (KD), who believes the government’s new mineral strategy and mining money for local communities can pave the way.
Sweden to investigate electricity network fees, possible price cap on the table
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Sweden to investigate electricity network fees, possible price cap on the table

Criticized electricity network fees will be investigated, the government announces. A possible price cap could be a future change, according to Minister for Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (KD)
Ruben Östlund's key election issue: Freedom of expression
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Ruben Östlund's key election issue: Freedom of expression

Name a controversial opinion that you believe is harmful to society, but which should still be protected by freedom of expression. That is film director Ruben Östlund's question to cultural politicians
Government to review CSN rules, including student aid exemption amount
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Government to review CSN rules, including student aid exemption amount

It should be possible to earn more money from side jobs while also receiving student aid - and the student aid should also make it possible to study longer than today. That is the government’s view, and it is now appointing an inquiry
German ex-minister Jens Spahn faces criticism over surrogacy child
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German ex-minister Jens Spahn faces criticism over surrogacy child

Former Christian Democratic Health Minister Jens Spahn is facing harsh criticism after becoming a parent through surrogacy, despite the practice being banned in Germany.
Busch calls for pause on permit rule after women's shelters close
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Busch calls for pause on permit rule after women's shelters close

Since 2024, a long line of shelters for women have been forced to close after the government pushed through a new permit requirement. Now KD wants it to be paused
Swedish Food Agency to investigate food fraud and false product claims
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Swedish Food Agency to investigate food fraud and false product claims

The Swedish Food Agency will examine how common so-called food fraud is - goods sold under false pretenses.
Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians: How will Sweden stay a music power without rehearsal rooms?
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Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians: How will Sweden stay a music power without rehearsal rooms?

If we continue to close down rehearsal spaces - how will Sweden continue to be a major power in the music world? That is the question artist Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians. He is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Sweden and eight EU countries want to cut EU support for sports bodies that admit Russian athletes
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Sweden and eight EU countries want to cut EU support for sports bodies that admit Russian athletes

Sports ministers from Sweden and eight other EU countries want to cut EU support for sports organizations that let Russian athletes compete.
The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign
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The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign

For those who want to read up ahead of the autumn election, there is plenty of literature on politics: autobiographies, critical reviews - and a new book on nuclear power. There are two books in particular that I think will get attention, says political scientist Tommy Möller
Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner rules out re-election bid after criticism over power outage response
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Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner rules out re-election bid after criticism over power outage response

Berlin's heavily criticized mayor Kai Wegner says he is not running for re-election, just over two months before the election.
EU Parliament backs digital euro, final negotiations to begin
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EU Parliament backs digital euro, final negotiations to begin

Despite opposition from the far right, the European Parliament has approved a digital euro. Negotiations with EU countries now await
Sweden prepares biggest reform ever in forensic psychiatry as state takeover is investigated
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Sweden prepares biggest reform ever in forensic psychiatry as state takeover is investigated

Forensic psychiatry is overcrowded, which has led to convicts being released while waiting for a place. An investigation is now being set up into how the state can fully or partially take over responsibility for care
Sweden to draw up recommendations on children’s use of AI
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Sweden to draw up recommendations on children’s use of AI

The Public Health Agency of Sweden has now been tasked with reviewing the risks of generative AI to the mental health and well-being of children and young people. Recommendations will be presented in a year
Swedish government investigates possible ban on telephone sales
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Swedish government investigates possible ban on telephone sales

The government wants to tighten the rules for telephone sales. An inquiry will now examine whether a ban should be introduced
Klara Kristalova asks cultural politicians how to restore the value of culture
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Klara Kristalova asks cultural politicians how to restore the value of culture

How should the value of culture be restored? That is sculptor Klara Kristalova's question to cultural politicians. She is one of three artists in the Nordic pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale and the next person in TT’s summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
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