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Klara Kristalova asks cultural politicians how to restore the value of culture
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Klara Kristalova asks cultural politicians how to restore the value of culture

How should the value of culture be restored? That is sculptor Klara Kristalova's question to cultural politicians. She is one of three artists in the Nordic pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale and the next person in TT’s summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Government proposes fines for poor customer service
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Government proposes fines for poor customer service

The government wants to be able to fine customer services that do not behave properly. Our goal is for consumers to experience contact with companies' customer services as much smoother than today, says Minister of Civil Service Erik Slottner (KD)
Older voters reach record share ahead of this year’s election, but parties struggle to win them over
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Older voters reach record share ahead of this year’s election, but parties struggle to win them over

The proportion of voters over the age of 65 is at a record high ahead of this fall's elections. But it's a difficult group to appeal to, and one that won't be lured by election hype
Sweden to launch inquiry into rising ADHD and autism diagnoses in young people
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Sweden to launch inquiry into rising ADHD and autism diagnoses in young people

The government is appointing a delegation to investigate why more and more children and young people are being diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns
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Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns

There is little room for ambitious election promises in the next term, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. Despite this, the parties are making a string of billion-kronor proposals
Ingrid Carlberg’s key election question: Is anyone thinking about the tone of the debate?
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Ingrid Carlberg’s key election question: Is anyone thinking about the tone of the debate?

Sharp words and a polarized debate characterize the election campaign. Ingrid Carlberg, the Swedish Academy’s permanent secretary, does not want to get involved in politics - but she nevertheless asks a question to cultural politicians in TT’s summer series
Leisure card age limit lowered to six for children in 2026
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Leisure card age limit lowered to six for children in 2026

The age at which children can use the leisure card is being lowered from seven to six.
Rare earth deposit at Norra Kärr may be investigated further
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Rare earth deposit at Norra Kärr may be investigated further

The government has announced that the mining deposit at Norra Kärr, an area on Lake Vättern north of Gränna, may be investigated further. The area contains unusual rock types and holds one of the few deposits of rare earth metals in the EU
Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children
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Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children

The Moderates are promising all working parents of young children a special parental tax deduction. This is intended to give more people slightly more financial breathing room, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Compensation for Swedish farmers will result in cheaper meat
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Compensation for Swedish farmers will result in cheaper meat

The government will decide this week on compensation for Swedish farmers to strengthen beef production. "It is a measure that strengthens the competitiveness of Swedish farmers," says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD)
Christian Democrats want to increase child benefit to SEK 2,000
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Christian Democrats want to increase child benefit to SEK 2,000

The Christian Democrats want to sharply increase the child benefit to 2,000 kronor in the next term. The proposal is estimated to cost 16
Ebba Busch: Election win in danger for the blue-yellow team
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Ebba Busch: Election win in danger for the blue-yellow team

KD leader Ebba Busch does not want to continue cutting taxes for high-income earners. She believes ordinary families must be the winners going forward
Amanda Lind in cultural battles at Almedalen
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Amanda Lind in cultural battles at Almedalen

The threat to cultural heritage and artistic freedom - plus a cultural policy battle. Here are five program items where the debate could heat up during Almedalen Week
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
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