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Government wants more gifts to be tax-free
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Government wants more gifts to be tax-free

Donations to sports clubs, environmental initiatives and preparedness should be eligible for tax deductions. "We know that this is in high demand from civil society," says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD), who has now appointed an inquiry
Shortage of hormone drugs - government investigates
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Shortage of hormone drugs - government investigates

An increasing number of women are being treated for menopausal symptoms, but access to estrogen medications is sometimes lacking. The government has now decided to expand an analysis of the international pharmaceutical market - including whether Sweden should be prepared to pay more to obtain the medications
Threats to Swedish democracy from Islamism to be investigated
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Threats to Swedish democracy from Islamism to be investigated

Representatives of the Tidö parties write in an op-ed in Aftonbladet that the government is appointing an inquiry into threats to Swedish democracy from political Islam and Islamism.
SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle
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SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle

For the first time this year, SVT's big final debate ahead of the parliamentary election will not be broadcast from Stockholm. “Our ambition is to reflect all of Sweden,” SVT's program director Michael Kucera tells TT
Tougher deportation rules hammered out in the European Parliament
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Tougher deportation rules hammered out in the European Parliament

Tougher rules for deportations have been hammered out by the European Parliament. They now open the possibility of holding deportees in camps outside the European Union
KD wants faster strategic decisions in Sweden
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KD wants faster strategic decisions in Sweden

KD wants strategic decisions in Sweden to be made faster and for the government to be allowed to take over decision-making from authorities in certain situations.
Nooshi Dadgostar could become minister of housing, says she has extensive experience
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Nooshi Dadgostar could become minister of housing, says she has extensive experience

The Left Party wants reform to make rental apartments more affordable. Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar would also like to see a left-winger as housing minister after the election
Proposal to shorten wait times for specialist care
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Proposal to shorten wait times for specialist care

People in need of specialist care should not wait more than 30 days for an initial assessment, according to a proposal by investigators.
European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US
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European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US

The European Parliament has voted in favor of last summer's tariff agreement with the US by a wide margin. But the Swedish People's Party voted no
Free pneumococcal vaccine for everyone over 65 in Sweden
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Free pneumococcal vaccine for everyone over 65 in Sweden

Starting this fall, everyone in Sweden aged 65 and over will be offered a free pneumococcal vaccine.
Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver?
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Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver?

Germany suffers from the EU's most expensive healthcare system, stagnant growth and a pension system that is considered in urgent need of reform. The government is plagued by internal battles, while the right-wing nationalist AfD is reaching record highs in public opinion polls
Swedish Public Health Agency recommends no smartphone before age 13
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Swedish Public Health Agency recommends no smartphone before age 13

Children should not be given a smartphone before the age of 13, according to a new recommendation from the Swedish Public Health Agency (FHM).
New proposal would abolish building permit requirement for single-family homes
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New proposal would abolish building permit requirement for single-family homes

An exemption from building permits for single-family homes and a house model approved in every municipality are the Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's proposals for legislative changes that will give more people access to houses.
KD's message: Then we can cooperate with S
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KD's message: Then we can cooperate with S

KD can join forces with the Social Democrats to abolish the country's regions in the next term. "I would welcome such broad cooperation
How to ensure access to antibiotics in Sweden
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How to ensure access to antibiotics in Sweden

The government announced in a press release that the Public Health Agency has been tasked with "ensuring good access to certain antibiotics. "
Tidö parties survive train chaos as Riksdag approves government bills
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Tidö parties survive train chaos as Riksdag approves government bills

The government and the Sweden Democrats got their bills through the Riksdag despite several members being stuck on a train.
KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition
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KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition

There is a major row between the Tidö parties and the opposition after the Riksdag's constitutional committee failed to agree on criticisms in the KU's annual review of the government. At the same time, there are sharp criticisms of several cabinet ministers, their shareholdings and the so-called Landerholm affair
Parents support age limits on social media
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Parents support age limits on social media

Six out of ten parents see benefits of age restrictions on social media. Among children and young people, the figure is lower
After abuse in elderly care, elderly people should be allowed to choose care staff
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After abuse in elderly care, elderly people should be allowed to choose care staff

Following reports of abuse in elderly care, the government wants older people to be able to choose the gender of their caregivers and to opt out of having care staff.
KU is cracking - disagreement between the parties
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KU is cracking - disagreement between the parties

Parties in the Riksdag have been unable to reach an agreement in the Constitutional Committee (KU), TT learns. This means the joint press conference planned for Tuesday has been cancelled
Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver?
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Democracy's last bullet in Germany - can Merz deliver?

Germany is suffering from the EU's most expensive healthcare system, stagnant growth, and a pension system that is considered to be in urgent need of reform. The government is plagued by internal battles - while the right-wing nationalist AfD is reaching record levels in public opinion
Government to investigate compulsory psychiatric care
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Government to investigate compulsory psychiatric care

The government wants to change the law on compulsory psychiatric care.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more

"The red-green alternative is a threat that has not yet been sewn up. " This is how Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson explains that the red-greens have a large lead over the Tidö parties, 100 days before the election
V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare
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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare

For the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory
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