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The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner
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The announcement: Roswall approved as EU Commissioner

After a shaky committee hearing on Tuesday evening, Jessika Roswall had to wait for a decision from the EU Parliament. But now she has been approved
The Minister of Sports: "This is football's must-win match"
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The Minister of Sports: "This is football's must-win match"

Football's must-win match is the battle against trouble in the stands. This says Minister for Social Affairs and Sports Jakob Forssmed (KD) after a meeting with representatives from football
Prisons should be built faster with new rules
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Prisons should be built faster with new rules

The Government is open to relaxing building permit regulations to enable the construction of new prisons faster. The construction time is estimated to be reduced by several years
The government stops 13 offshore wind farms
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The government stops 13 offshore wind farms

The government says no to 13 offshore wind farms in a large part of southern and central Baltic Sea. The reason is that the Defence Forces see great risks in the work of defending Sweden if the turbines are built
Kristersson's goal: Prime Minister until at least 2030
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Kristersson's goal: Prime Minister until at least 2030

Ulf Kristersson sees good conditions for the Tidö cooperation to hold out throughout the 2020s. It's hardly a question that has gone awry, he says
CD Leader: New Citizens Should Recognize Israel
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CD Leader: New Citizens Should Recognize Israel

The Christian Democrats' EU parliamentarian Alice Teodorescu Måwe thinks that Swedish citizenship should be tied to Israel's right to exist, writes Expressen.
So the Minister Wants to Stop Young People's Laughing Gas Abuse
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So the Minister Wants to Stop Young People's Laughing Gas Abuse

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) wants to see a new, stricter law on laughing gas by January 1, 2026 at the latest. "The current situation is unsustainable", he says
The Minister Rejects Criticism of the Leisure Card
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The Minister Rejects Criticism of the Leisure Card

The Government's leisure card for children and young people has received heavy criticism from several authorities. In Ekot's Saturday interview, Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) means that they have taken into account potential risks
The proposal: This is how dental care will become cheaper
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The proposal: This is how dental care will become cheaper

The government's investigator proposes a system where a regular dental care treatment will cost between 100 and 400 kronor. In a first step, the enhanced high-cost protection will cover those who have turned 67 years old
The Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee for Approving Increased Herring Fishing
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The Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee for Approving Increased Herring Fishing

Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) is reported to the Constitutional Committee by the Social Democrats for having approved doubled fishing quotas for herring in the central Baltic Sea. Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch calls the new quotas a "catastrophic decision"
Busch on Vattenfall's signals: Ominous
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Busch on Vattenfall's signals: Ominous

Vattenfall has warned that another wind power project, Kattegatt Syd, may need to be paused. A bad message, according to Energy and Enterprise Minister Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats)
Busch Rejects Congestion Fee Revenue for Offshore Grids
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Busch Rejects Congestion Fee Revenue for Offshore Grids

It is not possible to use bottleneck fees to subsidize the connection fee for offshore wind power, according to the government. It does not comply with the regulatory framework, says Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (CD)
New winds on migration – this is what's happening now
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New winds on migration – this is what's happening now

The wish list is clear for tougher measures on asylum and migration in the EU. The far-right is rejoicing over "new winds in Europe"
Knife in the Door - How Hooligans Scare Clubs
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Knife in the Door - How Hooligans Scare Clubs

The demands are increasing for football to distance itself from hooligans who create chaos in the stands. But whoever does it risks serious threats
The Health Minister: Terrible News
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The Health Minister: Terrible News

Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"
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Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"

The criticism is severe when the herring and sprat quota is doubled in the central Baltic Sea next year. The sea is on the verge of collapsing, warns former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (Green Party)
M Analysis after the Election: Must Show Backbone
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M Analysis after the Election: Must Show Backbone

The Moderate Party has difficulty attracting women and voters in metropolitan areas, according to the party's EU election analysis. "The Moderate Party should show heart, brain, and backbone", is the conclusion in the post-election analysis
"Forssmed: 'This is not acceptable, it's dangerous'"
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"Forssmed: 'This is not acceptable, it's dangerous'"

Minister for Sports Jakob Forssmed is not satisfied with the clubs' safety work. The scalp protection at the arenas must be improved, and more violent supporters must be banned, he believes
Nordic battle for herring
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Nordic battle for herring

Sweden and Finland are facing each other when EU countries are trying to unite on next year's fishing in the Baltic Sea. But in the fight against seals and cormorants, they are in agreement
Vattenfall is hesitant about wind power project
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Vattenfall is hesitant about wind power project

After the decision to pause the wind power project Kriegers Flak, there is now a risk that Vattenfall will be forced to wait with Kattegatt Syd off Falkenberg as well. This is stated by Vattenfall's CEO Anna Borg
"Not the strategy we agreed on with the police"
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"Not the strategy we agreed on with the police"

The interest organization Swedish Elite Football (Sef) is critical of the police interrupting the Stockholm derby between Hammarby and Djurgården, which was played out today. It is not the strategy we agreed on with the police, says Secretary-General Johan Lindvall
"A thorough cultural change is required within football"
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"A thorough cultural change is required within football"

Five County Governors Registered Outside Their County
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Five County Governors Registered Outside Their County

County Governors are required to reside in the county residence, but 5 of the country's 21 County Governors are registered at other locations. This is reported by Altinget
Court stops interpreter fees in Blekinge
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Court stops interpreter fees in Blekinge

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