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Survey: Opposition increases and Tidö parties lose support
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Survey: Opposition increases and Tidö parties lose support

The Tidö parties are losing support and the red-greens are pulling away, according to the SVT/Verian May poll.
Schengen health ministers meet on hantavirus, say low risk of community spread
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Schengen health ministers meet on hantavirus, say low risk of community spread

The health ministers of the Schengen countries met on Wednesday to discuss the handling of the hantavirus. International cooperation is working well, said Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
New independent schools prohibited from distributing profits
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New independent schools prohibited from distributing profits

The government is moving forward with a ban on profit distribution for the first five years for newly established independent schools. Profit distribution will also be limited in the event of a change of ownership or if the school has quality deficiencies
Crisis package ready, petrol tax will be reduced again in July
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Crisis package ready, petrol tax will be reduced again in July

The government is presenting a crisis package worth 17. 5 billion kronor in response to the global energy crisis
Swedish government takes no action against hantavirus
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Swedish government takes no action against hantavirus

Hantavirus is primarily a tragedy for those affected aboard the cruise ship and their relatives, Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed said at a press conference. He said it can also be a cause for concern and that the government is taking what has happened very seriously
Ebba Busch attacks EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen over Sweden bottleneck fees
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Ebba Busch attacks EU energy commissioner Dan Jørgensen over Sweden bottleneck fees

Energy Minister Ebba Busch launches a frontal attack on EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen in the ongoing dispute over Sweden's bottleneck fees.
Ebba Busch pauses electricity cable construction to Denmark amid EU row
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Ebba Busch pauses electricity cable construction to Denmark amid EU row

Sweden is pausing construction of a new electricity cable to Denmark. The move comes amid continued disputes with the European Commission over how Swedish congestion revenues should be used
Government on hantavirus: closely following developments aboard cruise ship MV Hondius
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Government on hantavirus: closely following developments aboard cruise ship MV Hondius

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) says the government is "closely following developments" regarding a hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius.
More bars expected in Sweden - green light today
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More bars expected in Sweden - green light today

More and different types of bars are expected once pubs no longer need a kitchen to serve alcohol on June 1. This is expected to open the door to beach bars, wine bars and the occasional beer garden
The warning about the clearing chaos in the Riksdag - it could take years
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The warning about the clearing chaos in the Riksdag - it could take years

The clearing chaos in the Riksdag continues - and may take time to resolve, warns Moderate Party group leader Mattias Karlsson. He describes the tone as tense
KD's election promise: Abolish the relocation tax in the next term
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KD's election promise: Abolish the relocation tax in the next term

The Christian Democrats are campaigning to abolish the capital gains tax, or "movement tax," in the next term.
Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday
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Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday

The chaos in the Riksdag continues after the party group leaders failed to reach an agreement at today's meeting with the Speaker. The group leaders will meet again on Thursday morning
Liberals' school promise won't come true - party doesn't have a majority
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Liberals' school promise won't come true - party doesn't have a majority

The Liberals promised in the Tidö Agreement to introduce a common school choice system and reform school fees for independent schools. But that is not happening
Accident investigation will review medical record systems
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Accident investigation will review medical record systems

The e-Health Authority will review procurements and the market for healthcare record systems on behalf of the government. The move follows high-profile failures that have compromised patient safety
Edvin Törnblom responds to Tidötopparna
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Edvin Törnblom responds to Tidötopparna

Dagens Nyheter's choice to let podcaster Edvin Törnblom conduct interviews with party leaders has been criticized by the government.
Busch: It is unreasonable for LO to exclude KD members from union positions of trust
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Busch: It is unreasonable for LO to exclude KD members from union positions of trust

KD leader Ebba Busch criticizes LO for excluding KD and SD members from union positions of trust.
Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out
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Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out

Over 800 candidates from parliamentary parties in the election have been convicted of crimes in the past ten years, according to a review by Dagens ETC.
Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster
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Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster

DN has assigned podcaster Edvin Törnblom to interview party leaders ahead of the election. Ulf Kristersson (M), Jimmie Åkesson (SD) and Ebba Busch (KD) have declined
Busch skips Sveriges Radio party leadership debate on May 6
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Busch skips Sveriges Radio party leadership debate on May 6

Christian Democrats' party leader Ebba Busch will not participate in Sveriges Radio's party leadership debate on May 6. Her press secretary would not tell Expressen what the party leader will do instead
Government issues early warning of aviation fuel shortage in Europe
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Government issues early warning of aviation fuel shortage in Europe

The government has issued an "early warning" for aviation fuel shortages in Europe. The Minister of Energy recommends keeping an eye on conditions before you fly out of Sweden
Government plan: No neglected roads in Sweden by 2037
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Government plan: No neglected roads in Sweden by 2037

The government is now presenting its national plan to upgrade Sweden's infrastructure. All potholes and other items in the road network's maintenance backlog are to be addressed by 2037
After the quarrel, more government money for the West Link
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After the quarrel, more government money for the West Link

The Gothenburg West Link has been delayed and has become more expensive. According to the latest forecast, construction of the commuter rail tunnel is estimated to cost 71 billion kronor - and now the government is contributing 7
Swedish government is investing 4.1 billion kronor in new icebreakers
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Swedish government is investing 4.1 billion kronor in new icebreakers

The Swedish icebreaker fleet is aging. The government is now investing 4
Government gives green light for construction start on major roads and railways
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Government gives green light for construction start on major roads and railways

The government has decided to start construction on several major road and railway projects in different parts of the country. "We are now giving the go-ahead for infrastructure investments totaling just over SEK 50 billion," said Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD) at a press conference
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