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Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

The Social Democrats are directing harsh criticism towards the government's handling of the electricity system and the promised lower electricity prices that have failed to materialize. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is hitting back.

Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

The Parliament wants to speed up the fighter jet decision

The Riksdag wants to expedite the decision on the future fighter jet. The parties are worried that the alternative to develop a new Swedish fighter jet will otherwise become practically unfeasible.

The Parliament wants to speed up the fighter jet decision

Fishing dispute with Norway - "starting to get tiresome"

Tough negotiations are expected when the EU countries' fisheries ministers decide on quotas in, among other places, the North Sea, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean. Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren (KD) is counting on an agreement.

Fishing dispute with Norway - "starting to get tiresome"

Tougher measures against revoked driving licenses in the EU

Motorists who lose their driving license due to traffic offenses should be stopped faster in other EU countries as well. > Road safety in this regard is already good in Sweden, but now it is being strengthened throughout the union, which is positive and welcome, says Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) after he and his EU colleagues agreed on the tightened requirements at a ministerial meeting in Brussels on Thursday.

Tougher measures against revoked driving licenses in the EU

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

The European Parliament's two largest party groups are backing a Swedish proposal to retain the 15-year limit for A-tractors. Now it's about getting the member states on board.

15-year limit may remain for A-tractors

Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was to meet South Korea's President Yoon Suk-Yeol on Friday. But since the country has been plunged into political chaos, the trip is cancelled.

Kristersson cancels South Korea trip: "Surprised"

Director-General Rejects Criticism

The National Land Survey's Director-General Susanne Ås Sivborg is pushing back. The information that she has been criticized for "is based on an individual employee's perception of the sequence of events", according to her.

Director-General Rejects Criticism

Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Japan and had planned to visit South Korea together with three other ministers on Thursday. After a military state of emergency has been introduced in South Korea, it is unclear whether the visit can take place.

Unclear if Kristersson's South Korea visit will take place

Green light for relaxed wolf protection

The wolf protection seems to be easing. It is clear after the European Council says yes to the EU's wishes in the matter.

Green light for relaxed wolf protection

The Future Still Uncertain for the Head of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority

The Director-General of the National Land Survey of Sweden, Susanne Ås Sivborg, attempted to conceal information about security breaches for the Government Offices, according to Expressen. "We still do not have all the information", says Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats) after a meeting with her.

The Future Still Uncertain for the Head of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority

Political Wildcards on the Rise – The Sweden Democrats Account for Half

There are 162 political wild cards in the municipal councils. The Sweden Democrats account for half of them, shows an examination by Dagens Samhälle.

Political Wildcards on the Rise – The Sweden Democrats Account for Half

The Moderate Party says no to allowing landmines

The Moderate Party says no to the idea of reintroducing landmines and cluster munitions in the Swedish defense. "There is currently no process in The Moderate Party to reconsider the view on troop-mines and cluster munitions.

The Moderate Party says no to allowing landmines

The Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats Open to Banned Weapons

The Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats are open to reintroducing landmines, also known as personal and anti-personnel mines, into the Swedish defense. This despite Sweden, along with 163 other countries, banning the weapon type, according to the so-called Ottawa treaty.

The Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats Open to Banned Weapons

Forssmed: Young people should not have smartphones

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) believes that children under 13 years of age should not have access to so-called smartphones. This is to avoid them using social media via apps.

Forssmed: Young people should not have smartphones

Soon answer to where the beef on the menu comes from

From and including March next year, restaurant guests will easily find information about the country of origin of the meat being served. "Many consumers want to make informed choices about the food they eat, and then good information is a prerequisite," says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) in a press release.

Soon answer to where the beef on the menu comes from

Busch in Brussels: Support for European Batteries

Ease the regulatory burden and promise to support battery manufacturing in Europe. This is what Minister of Trade Ebba Busch (KD) is pushing for in Brussels to indirectly support the struggling Northvolt.

Busch in Brussels: Support for European Batteries

The Moderate Party increases – The Left Party declines

The Left Party is backing down while The Moderate Party is moving forward according to an opinion poll conducted by Indikator opinion on behalf of SR Ekot. .

The Moderate Party increases – The Left Party declines

Strong or Right-Wing? This is What the Swedes Say in the EU

Important or sad? This is what some of the Swedish MEPs think about the new EU Commission. .

Strong or Right-Wing? This is What the Swedes Say in the EU

The Government Downplays the "Acute" AI Situation in Sweden

Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (Christian Democrats) does not share the AI Commission Chairman's conclusion that the need for a political strategy is acute. I would not use the word acute.

The Government Downplays the "Acute" AI Situation in Sweden

SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

The Sweden Democrats are not satisfied with, for example, schools and healthcare being exempt from the notification requirement in what is sometimes called the "informant law". We would naturally have liked to see a full information requirement, says Ludvig Aspling (SD) to TT.

SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

The Government's Sawn-Off Proposal - Now the Details Are Coming

Now the proposals are coming on how employees in municipalities and authorities will be required to report to the police individuals living here without permission – what critics call the informer law. The Sweden Democrats and the Liberals are on a collision course and reaching an agreement may become the toughest test so far for the Tidö parties.

The Government's Sawn-Off Proposal - Now the Details Are Coming

The Minister on the Swedish Mapping Authority: "Must get to the bottom"

The government still views very seriously the fact that confidential information has been left at the Lantmäteriet. This is stated by Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson (KD) after a meeting with Director-General Susanne Ås Sivborg.

The Minister on the Swedish Mapping Authority: "Must get to the bottom"

New Government after Political Turmoil in Norrköping

Norrköping gets a new government consisting of The Social Democrats, The Liberals, The Centre Party, and The Christian Democrats, reports local media. This after The Left Party announced that they will allow the quartet to take over.

New Government after Political Turmoil in Norrköping

After Covid – Stocks of Protective Equipment Strengthened

The regions' access to medical technical products and personal protective equipment shall be strengthened. The state is contributing with 850 million kronor.

After Covid – Stocks of Protective Equipment Strengthened