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The Moderate Party also wants to abolish the F grade

The Moderate Party is also shifting its stance on the F-grade issue and wants it abolished, reports SVT News. We see that today's grading system is not fair, says Josefin Malmqvist (M), education policy spokesperson.

The Moderate Party also wants to abolish the F grade

The Christian Democrats want to abolish the F grade

The Christian Democrats want to abolish the grade F, as it excludes many students from upper secondary school. Instead, they want to introduce more qualification levels and more grade steps below the pass threshold.

The Christian Democrats want to abolish the F grade

The Use of AI Divides Swedish Authorities

Many of Sweden's largest authorities lack an AI strategy, according to a new survey. But almost all offer their employees competence development in the area.

The Use of AI Divides Swedish Authorities

The Government Dissatisfied with Dietary Guidelines on Meat and Charcuterie

There will be no new dietary advice at the turn of the year. The government was dissatisfied with the National Food Agency's recommendations for reduced consumption of meat and charcuterie.

The Government Dissatisfied with Dietary Guidelines on Meat and Charcuterie

The Investigator: "To Create a Robust Forestry Policy"

Compensation to landowners, but also faster harvesting and fewer appeals. Parts of the disputed forestry inquiry are now being handed over to the Minister for Rural Affairs.

The Investigator: "To Create a Robust Forestry Policy"

PTS wants a register against scam SMS

A public register, where organizations can protect their sender name. It is one of the proposals from the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) to counter scams via fake SMS.

PTS wants a register against scam SMS

No German Meeting for Busch in Brussels

The electricity price anger towards Germany has not subsided yet with the Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (KD). Hypocrisy, she says about German resistance to EU funds for nuclear power.

No German Meeting for Busch in Brussels

German Re-election after Scholz Loses Confidence

Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost, as expected, a confidence vote in parliament. The Christian Democrats are the favorite in the new election expected in February.

German Re-election after Scholz Loses Confidence

Germany on Busch's outrage: "Depends on Sweden"

Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) is "crazy about the Germans" due to the high electricity prices, she expressed on Thursday. Now Germany is striking back.

Germany on Busch's outrage: "Depends on Sweden"

No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries

The government chooses not to ban party lotteries, despite criticism against them. Instead, they will be subject to gaming tax, says Financial Markets Minister Niklas Wykman (M).

No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries

The support line against mental illness is now open

Today, a national support hotline is opening where people with mental illness can call – around the clock, every day of the week. Unfortunately, we see a great need for help when life is at its darkest, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

The support line against mental illness is now open

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