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Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing
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Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will be questioned by the Constitutional Committee this spring. Two cases concern former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm
KD wants a recommended minimum age for smartphones
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KD wants a recommended minimum age for smartphones

The Christian Democrats want to introduce a recommended minimum age for children to get their first smartphone, reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Sweden to send healthcare professionals to the Middle East
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Sweden to send healthcare professionals to the Middle East

Sweden will send medical personnel to the Middle East to help many Swedes stranded in the region, the government announced.
What the government's migration proposal includes
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What the government's migration proposal includes

The government is presenting a series of proposals on migration. They concern teenage deportations, revocation of permanent residence permits, Ukrainians, and work permits for healthcare professionals
Parasport must answer for its positions, Forssmed says
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Parasport must answer for its positions, Forssmed says

Sweden has chosen not to boycott the Paralympics opening ceremony. However, Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) will boycott it
Tidö parties agree to pause teenage deportations
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Tidö parties agree to pause teenage deportations

The Tidö parties have agreed on a solution for the so-called teenage deportations. There is no answer yet on exactly how it will work, but, pending new legislation, the Migration Board will pause the deportations
Kristersson wants to ban under-15s from TikTok
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Kristersson wants to ban under-15s from TikTok

Young people under the age of 15 should not be allowed on social media, the Moderates believe, and the party leader now wants to see a clear age limit. It should be at least as strict as Systembolaget's checks requiring customers to be 20, says Moderate leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Age for cancer screening in Sweden to be reviewed
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Age for cancer screening in Sweden to be reviewed

The guidelines for colorectal cancer screening are to be reviewed. At the same time, the government wants the National Board of Health and Welfare to review the model for how screening recommendations are developed
Poor economy hinders young people from having children
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Poor economy hinders young people from having children

Single parents, especially young women, have been worse off financially since 1980 compared with others. The risk of poor finances may lead young women to refrain from having children
Municipalities that raise taxes will face a penalty fee for three years
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Municipalities that raise taxes will face a penalty fee for three years

Municipalities and regions that raise taxes will have to pay a fee - for three years. This is what a new investigation suggests
Climate minister slams KD, says zero credibility
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Climate minister slams KD, says zero credibility

The Minister for Climate and Environment criticizes the statements of her government colleague in the Christian Democrats (KD) about scrapping climate goals. "They have zero credibility when they say that," Romina Pourmokhtari (L) told TV4
Sick and addicted people are being tossed around, treated as unworthy
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Sick and addicted people are being tossed around, treated as unworthy

People with addiction problems and mental illness are being bounced around between regions and municipalities and rarely receive the care they need, according to the government. A new law and several amendments are now being presented
No traces of secretly raised food prices ahead of VAT reduction
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No traces of secretly raised food prices ahead of VAT reduction

Food prices have not increased more than usual ahead of the halving of the food VAT to 6 percent in April, according to the government's Food Price Commission. "They know we have eyes on them," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), referring to grocery stores
Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?
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Soon to be decided: Should everyone in the EU be able to have an abortion?

Should women in the EU receive financial support if they are forced to leave their home country to have a safe and legal abortion? Yes, according to Sweden and others. The European Commission is expected to make its decision this week
Swedish government launches AI model reflecting Swedish values
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Swedish government launches AI model reflecting Swedish values

The government has decided on a Swedish AI strategy - which, among other things, involves developing a Swedish-language model that reflects Swedish values.
Busch reported to KU over power cable to Finland
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Busch reported to KU over power cable to Finland

The Left Party is reporting Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) to the Committee on the Constitution (KU) for allowing the new power cable to Finland.
Sweden Democrats: Child pornography should result in indefinite imprisonment
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Sweden Democrats: Child pornography should result in indefinite imprisonment

The Sweden Democrats want pedophiles and anyone who possesses child pornography to be sentenced to prison for an indefinite period. This would apply regardless of the seriousness of the crime, says SD's Henrik Vinge
Busch says criticized electricity fee can be stopped
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Busch says criticized electricity fee can be stopped

The statutory, widely criticized "power tariffs" may be scrapped. I am in favor of stopping them outright, says Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD)
How to surf during high alert using national roaming
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How to surf during high alert using national roaming

In times of crisis or war, Swedes should still be able to call, text, and surf the internet - even if their own mobile network is down.
Eight prisons to accept minors from July as Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 13
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Eight prisons to accept minors from July as Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 13

Now the government and the SD are taking the next step regarding the criticized youth prisons. As early as July, the Rosersberg, Kumla and Sagsjön prisons will be able to accept children from the age of 13
KD: Classify branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations
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KD: Classify branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations

The Christian Democrats want several branches of the Muslim Brotherhood to be added to the EU's terror list, write representatives of the party in DN Debatt.
Samuelsson: Unfortunately I drew the shortest straw as Sweden win biathlon relay bronze
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Samuelsson: Unfortunately I drew the shortest straw as Sweden win biathlon relay bronze

"A bronze is a bronze, but the biathlon relay could have ended with something nobler around the necks of the Swedish team. We were again fighting for gold, but unfortunately I drew the short straw," says Sebastian Samuelsson
Swedish government establishes crisis commission for healthcare
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Swedish government establishes crisis commission for healthcare

Stress among employees in Swedish healthcare is at historically high levels. "We will establish a crisis commission," said Health Minister Elisabet Lann (KD)
Forssmed after the Olympic cheating: Something that rubs me the wrong way
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Forssmed after the Olympic cheating: Something that rubs me the wrong way

Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) came down hard on Canada's cheating in men's curling in a post on X. On site in Antholz, he stands by the criticism
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