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Green Party reports Energy Minister Ebba Busch to the Constitutional Committee, accuses her of lying
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Green Party reports Energy Minister Ebba Busch to the Constitutional Committee, accuses her of lying

The Green Party has reported Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) to the Constitutional Committee after what the party believes was a false statement about offshore wind power.
Green light for Nobel Center - building permit approved
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Green light for Nobel Center - building permit approved

The building permit for the new Nobel Center in Stockholm was approved in a vote on Thursday, reports SVT News Culture.
Demanded support for children's gambling problems is being developed
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Demanded support for children's gambling problems is being developed

The National Board of Health and Welfare has been tasked by the government with compiling and disseminating knowledge about detecting and preventing gambling problems among children and young people.
How more new medicines will come to Sweden
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How more new medicines will come to Sweden

The government wants to overhaul the system for deciding how new drugs are subsidized and used in healthcare, and is therefore appointing an inquiry.
Top politician Päivi Räsänen convicted of incitement against homosexuals
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Top politician Päivi Räsänen convicted of incitement against homosexuals

Top politician Päivi Räsänen has been convicted of incitement against an ethnic group by Finland's Supreme Court for remarks she made about homosexuality.
EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU
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EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU

A divided European Parliament approved easier deportations and the establishment of "return hubs" outside the EU. The vote drew applause from the far right
Electricity subsidy: This is how much you get and when the money arrives
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Electricity subsidy: This is how much you get and when the money arrives

How much can I get in electricity subsidies, what are the requirements and, above all - when will the compensation arrive? Here are the most important questions and answers about the new electricity subsidies announced on Monday by the government and the Sweden Democrats (SD).
Criticism of the criminal justice proposal as arbitrary
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Criticism of the criminal justice proposal as arbitrary

The human rights organization Civil Rights Defenders views the Tidö parties' proposed changes with concern, especially regarding how people are allowed to express themselves. "It creates different levels of freedom of expression," says Chief Legal Officer John Stauffer
Kristersson invites Tidö leaders to new meeting
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Kristersson invites Tidö leaders to new meeting

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will once again gather the Tidöledarna to discuss the way forward, after the Liberals said they now accept the Sweden Democrats (SD) as part of a possible new government after the election. "I see it as a great advantage for our side," he said
Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel
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Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel

The government and the Social Democrats are proposing a temporary reduction in taxes on gasoline and diesel. They also want to introduce an increased electricity subsidy for all households
Systembolaget wants to extend home delivery hours
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Systembolaget wants to extend home delivery hours

Systembolaget wants to see extended hours for home delivery of alcohol - a proposal that is welcomed by the minister responsible. "I would like to see a solution found," Elisabet Lann (KD) tells SVT Nyheter
KD leader does not want to promise Sweden Democrats ministerial posts
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KD leader does not want to promise Sweden Democrats ministerial posts

She is not promising the Sweden Democrats any ministerial posts if the Tidö parties win the election. "I have no intention of negotiating that away prematurely," KD leader Ebba Busch says in Ekot's Saturday interview
Confirmed: Mona Sahlin joins The Traitors
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Confirmed: Mona Sahlin joins The Traitors

Another well-known politician will appear on "The Traitors". Former Social Democratic leader Mona Sahlin is ready for TV4's ratings hit
More than 100,000 demonstrate in Budapest in showdown between Orbán and Péter Magyar
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More than 100,000 demonstrate in Budapest in showdown between Orbán and Péter Magyar

More than 100,000 people gathered in rival demonstrations on the streets of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, on Sunday, in a showdown between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar.
Political scientist: Liberals' turnaround opens door to support votes
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Political scientist: Liberals' turnaround opens door to support votes

The Liberals' turnaround toward the Sweden Democrats opens the door to support votes and an opportunity to pursue substantive policy, believes political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö.
Proposal: Municipalities should be allowed to hire doctors in municipal health care
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Proposal: Municipalities should be allowed to hire doctors in municipal health care

The government proposes in a bill that municipalities be allowed to hire doctors in municipal health care.
Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election
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Lies and war in Orbán's fight to stay in office ahead of Hungary's election

Sex, drugs, and crying children are all on the agenda as the election campaign in Hungary heats up. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán portrays the EU as the enemy and is supported by both Russia and the US
Western countries open up their oil reserves, releasing 400 million barrels to curb price increases amid the Iran war
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Western countries open up their oil reserves, releasing 400 million barrels to curb price increases amid the Iran war

Western members of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have agreed to release 400 million barrels of crude oil from their reserves to curb price increases amid the Iran war. The decision was unanimous
Investigation into information sharing after last year's Harmånger ambulance incident
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Investigation into information sharing after last year's Harmånger ambulance incident

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has launched an investigation to improve the safety of ambulance personnel after last year's attack in Harmånger.
Argument over maternity care - Social Democrats demand more money
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Argument over maternity care - Social Democrats demand more money

There has been a full-blown political row over maternity care since staff at the maternity hospital in Malmö raised the alarm about how austerity measures are affecting their working situation. Now the Social Democrats are demanding that the government, as the party puts it, restore 600 million kronor to care for newborns and their mothers
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
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