SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment

Kristdemokraterna

Minister: All Resources Deployed for Norrland Coast Weather Impact
Sweden NewsTop News

Minister: All Resources Deployed for Norrland Coast Weather Impact

Sunday's bad weather along the Norrland coast will have prolonged consequences – and there is a lack of forecasts. Around 40 roads are closed and it is still not possible to assess the extent of the damage
Derailed Trains in Sweden Disrupt Traffic for Weeks
Sweden NewsTop News

Derailed Trains in Sweden Disrupt Traffic for Weeks

Two freight trains – one loaded with ammunition – have derailed in the rainstorm that is hitting parts of the Norrland coast. All passenger train traffic will be affected for several weeks, says Peter Jonsson, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration
Liberals' National Meeting on Sweden Democrats Sparks Political Debate
Sweden News

Liberals' National Meeting on Sweden Democrats Sparks Political Debate

The parties are now raising the tone and sharpening their profiles ahead of next year's election. Here are the hottest political events ahead
Government Plans to End Restaurant Food Requirement by Next Summer
Sweden News

Government Plans to End Restaurant Food Requirement by Next Summer

The restaurants' requirement to offer food in order to be granted a permit to serve alcohol can be removed as early as next summer, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) to Sveriges Radio Ekot.
Mohamsson Criticizes Busch's Call to Move Swedish Embassy to Jerusalem
Sweden News

Mohamsson Criticizes Busch's Call to Move Swedish Embassy to Jerusalem

The Liberals' leader Simona Mohamsson criticizes the statement from the Christian Democrats' leader Ebba Busch that the Christian Democrats want to move Sweden's embassy to Jerusalem.
Carl Bildt Joins Church Election in Support Role
Sweden News

Carl Bildt Joins Church Election in Support Role

The Moderate Party member and former Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt is running in the church election. But it is not primarily to be elected
Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026
Business NewsTop News

Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026

The Government and The Sweden Democrats propose that the food VAT be temporarily reduced from 12 to 6 percent in April next year. A food price commission will keep track of the food giants actually lowering the prices
Government Proposes Tax Brake to Prevent Municipal Tax Hikes
Business News

Government Proposes Tax Brake to Prevent Municipal Tax Hikes

The Government wants to prevent municipalities and regions from raising taxes. An investigator will now propose how a tax brake can be introduced – and how tax cuts should be rewarded
Sweden Introduces Cultural Canon After Years of Debate
Entertainment News

Sweden Introduces Cultural Canon After Years of Debate

After several years of work, and debate, a Swedish cultural canon will be handed over to the Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party) on Tuesday. This is what we know so far about the cultural canon
Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles
Sweden NewsTop News

Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles

Jimmie Åkesson wants to see life imprisonment for pedophiles who commit sexual offenses against children – or that they castrate themselves. It is a matter that we will go to the election on, said the SD leader to TT in connection with his summer speech in Sölvesborg
Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses
Sweden News

Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses

Over 180 politicians have let taxpayers foot the bill for the parties' activities and parties, shows a DN-examination. Half of them are Christian Democrats
Swedish Cultural Canon to Be Presented Amid Ongoing Debate
Entertainment News

Swedish Cultural Canon to Be Presented Amid Ongoing Debate

After several years of debate – on Tuesday, historian Lars Trägårdh will submit a Swedish cultural canon to Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).
Government Proposes Longer Prison Sentences with New Conditional Release Rules
Sweden News

Government Proposes Longer Prison Sentences with New Conditional Release Rules

Conditional release shall be made at the earliest after three-fourths of the sentence has been served. The Government proposes that the tightening comes into force in a first step at the turn of the year – despite the Prison and Probation Service's advice
Swedish Consumer Agency Proposes Ban on Telephone Sales
Sweden News

Swedish Consumer Agency Proposes Ban on Telephone Sales

The Swedish Consumer Agency proposes that telephone sales be completely banned. The business method is problematic in its basic construction
Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization
Sweden News

Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization

Households are prioritized when the government negotiates the state budget for 2026. Reduced tax, increased child allowance and reduced food VAT are being discussed
Swedish Health Agency to Learn from Nordic Countries After Criticism
Sweden News

Swedish Health Agency to Learn from Nordic Countries After Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) welcomes the reform work that has been initiated at the Public Health Agency after the criticism storm from the former state epidemiologist. But more needs to be done and the agency will now learn from other Nordic countries
Kristersson Skeptical After Trump's Ukraine Meetings
Sweden News

Kristersson Skeptical After Trump's Ukraine Meetings

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says it is too early to answer how the President of the USA Donald Trump has handled the meetings about the war in Ukraine. We do not know if the talks that have taken place have laid a good or on the contrary a bad foundation
Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders
Sweden News

Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders

Donald Trump completely dominates and again in Swedish media. The President of the USA is so far this year more than twice as widely covered as all Swedish party leaders – together
Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy
Sweden NewsTop News

Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) rejects that the government has been divided on its Israel line. At an extra meeting in the Riksdag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, she received support from all parties except SD to freeze the EU's trade agreement with the country
Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism
Sweden News

Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has once again summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell. I take the criticism seriously, says the minister
Public Health Agency Criticized for Withdrawing Tonsillitis Guidelines
Sweden News

Public Health Agency Criticized for Withdrawing Tonsillitis Guidelines

The Public Health Agency prioritized the relationship with external actors over science when it de-published recommendations regarding tonsillitis in the spring. This is the opinion of the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén, who elaborates on the criticism of his former employer
Public Health Agency Director-General Summoned After Criticism
Sweden News

Public Health Agency Director-General Summoned After Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell, after the criticism presented by the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén. The meeting took place this morning
Center Party Seeks Minister's Response on Sweden's Pandemic Preparedness
Sweden News

Center Party Seeks Minister's Response on Sweden's Pandemic Preparedness

The Centre Party is summoning Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (The Christian Democrats) to the Riksdag's Social Affairs Committee. They demand that he answers how Sweden's preparedness for a new pandemic looks
Sweden May Consider Treating Gaza Patients Amid Humanitarian Crisis
Sweden News

Sweden May Consider Treating Gaza Patients Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The Government does not rule out receiving patients from Gaza for care in Sweden, as a complement to care on site.
Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald