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Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations
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Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations

The Christian Democrats' leading figure in the European Parliament, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, believes that the Left Party's Lorena Delgado Varas should be punished following the criticized posts on social media. She also questions why the police do not apprehend what she calls "left-wing Nazis" during Palestine demonstrations in Sweden
Can Friedrich Merz Build a Strong Relationship with Trump on the Golf Course
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Can Friedrich Merz Build a Strong Relationship with Trump on the Golf Course

He was outmaneuvered by Angela Merkel and disappeared from politics. Now Friedrich Merz has got his final revenge
Five Party Leaders Warn of US Shift Toward Authoritarianism
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Five Party Leaders Warn of US Shift Toward Authoritarianism

Five of eight party leaders believe that the USA is heading in an authoritarian direction. But not the SD leader: It's like saying that you're heading towards dictatorship, says Jimmie Åkesson
Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift
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Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift

The Moderate Party and the Christian Democrats hope that the Centre Party will change sides in politics with a new party leader. I hope so, but it is up to Anna-Karin Hatt to show whether she will continue to be a red-green party leader or if she intends to be able to become a blue-green party leader, says the Christian Democrats' Ebba Busch
Moderate Party Gains Record Support as Sweden Democrats Decline
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Moderate Party Gains Record Support as Sweden Democrats Decline

The Moderate Party receives its largest support during the electoral period. Meanwhile, the Sweden Democrats are losing voters, according to an opinion poll shows
EU Considers Processing Asylum Applications Outside Its Borders
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EU Considers Processing Asylum Applications Outside Its Borders

Asylum seekers should as a general rule have their case tried outside the EU. The proposal, which the Swedish Christian Democrats have driven, has now received support from conservative and Christian democratic EPP group
Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress
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Kristersson Warns of Shaky Global Order at EPP Congress

In Valencia, Europe's currently heaviest party group is meeting – the conservative and Christian democratic EPP. Amidst shaky peace negotiations for Ukraine and customs chaos
Justice Minister Urges Responsibility in Tackling Football Violence
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Justice Minister Urges Responsibility in Tackling Football Violence

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) urges actors who provide consultation responses on the tightened law proposals aimed at combating violence in football stands to take their own responsibility. It cannot become a process where everyone backs down because they think that different parts are more or less comfortable, he says
Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election
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Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election

Johan Pehrson is leaving the party leader post for The Liberals – a party that in many ways is facing headwinds. This is what political scientists who TT has spoken to believe
Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats
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Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats

She was the one who opened up for the bourgeoisie's cooperation with SD. After ten years as the Christian Democrats' party leader, Ebba Busch wants to continue being a breakthrough and can become the one who first says yes to the party in government
Kristersson Faces Constitutional Committee Over Climate Policy Concerns
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Kristersson Faces Constitutional Committee Over Climate Policy Concerns

Has Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) breached the Instrument of Government by providing "misleading" information about climate policy? This is one of the questions when Kristersson is questioned today in the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU).
Proposal to End Costly Default Electricity Contracts
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Proposal to End Costly Default Electricity Contracts

Customers who do not actively choose an electricity supplier are forced into expensive agreements today. Now, an investigation proposes that these so-called designation agreements be abolished
New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks
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New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

The Government's investigator proposes a new law for future pandemics. It opens up for demands on face masks but not for introducing a total lockdown in Sweden
Forssmed Open to Revising Alcohol Permit Laws for Outdoor Seating
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Forssmed Open to Revising Alcohol Permit Laws for Outdoor Seating

A verdict from last year has been interpreted as preventing municipalities from granting new liquor licenses to restaurants that only have outdoor seating areas. I am not opposed to a law change, says Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
Sweden Allocates SEK 80 Million to Boost Precision Medicine Efforts
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Sweden Allocates SEK 80 Million to Boost Precision Medicine Efforts

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are investing 80 million kronor in precision medicine. The money will go to GMS Sweden and is intended to increase the use of genetic analysis of diseases and treatment
Wants to Ban Makeup Ads to Children
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Wants to Ban Makeup Ads to Children

Makeup ads should not be targeted at children under 15 years. And all ad images where bodies have been manipulated should be labeled
External Investigator to Examine the Land Survey Office
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External Investigator to Examine the Land Survey Office

The Government appoints an external investigator who, with the help of the Security Service, will get to the bottom of security breaches at the Land Survey Office. We take these issues seriously, says Minister for Housing Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats)
Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation
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Global Dynamics Speed Up German Coalition Formation

Just over six weeks after the German election, a coalition agreement is in place. That it went so fast can be due to the global situation, says political scientist Maria Thürk
Louise Erixon Steps Down as Sweden Democrat Leader in Sölvesborg
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Louise Erixon Steps Down as Sweden Democrat Leader in Sölvesborg

The SD's group leader in Sölvesborg, Louise Erixon, is leaving politics. She refers to family reasons that make it impossible for her to be the opposition leader during an election campaign
Scania Secures Major 2,000-Bus Deal with Lagos, Nigeria
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Scania Secures Major 2,000-Bus Deal with Lagos, Nigeria

Scania is to sell 2,000 biogas-powered buses to Lagos in Nigeria. The major order was finalized in connection with the Swedish trade office opening in Nigeria on Tuesday
Sweden's Labor Market Strong Despite Global Economic Challenges
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Sweden's Labor Market Strong Despite Global Economic Challenges

Minister for Labour Market Mats Persson (L) sees no risk of mass unemployment when stock markets plummet and trade wars threaten. No, I see no such risk, he says
Busch Urges Swedish Firms to Stay Local Amid US Trade Uncertainty
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Busch Urges Swedish Firms to Stay Local Amid US Trade Uncertainty

Minister for Business Ebba Busch (CD) warns Swedish companies against moving operations to the USA to avoid tariffs.
Busch Criticizes Influencers for Fueling Body Image Issues in Youth
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Busch Criticizes Influencers for Fueling Body Image Issues in Youth

The CD leader Ebba Busch warns against influencers who make children hate their bodies. It's not those voices we want our children to hear, she says
Sweden Tightens Control on Opioids and Hazardous Substances
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Sweden Tightens Control on Opioids and Hazardous Substances

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