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Kristersson: Gang connections have not damaged cooperation

There is a great focus on Jimmie Åkesson's (SD) wedding when party leaders meet journalists ahead of Sunday's debate on SVT's Agenda. It concerns the revelation that one of the wedding guests holds a leadership position in the motorcycle gang Comanches, which the police consider a criminal network.

Kristersson: Gang connections have not damaged cooperation

Busch: I wouldn't have gone if I had known

Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) did not know that a person at Jimmie Åkesson's wedding had ties to a criminal motorcycle gang, she tells journalists. I did not know that and had I known, I would not have been there either, she says.

Busch: I wouldn't have gone if I had known

Northvolt source: 150 million euros secured

Crisis-ridden Northvolt is holding talks with lenders and investors to raise 200 million euros, approximately 2. 3 billion Swedish kronor, according to several media outlets citing the news agency Reuters.

Northvolt source: 150 million euros secured

Care for Obesity to be Mapped

The National Board of Health and Welfare is tasked with mapping out how obesity care functions. Over 16 percent of adults have severe overweight, obesity.

Care for Obesity to be Mapped

The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

Criticism from Portugal delays the EU process for the government's proposal on farm sales of alcohol. But the government is still aiming to introduce farm sales on June 1.

The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

Strömmer: Understands criticism of Åkesson

The guest list at Jimmie Åkesson's wedding may have damaged the police's fight against gang crime, according to the Police Union. Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) has understanding for the criticism against the SD leader.

Strömmer: Understands criticism of Åkesson

This is why the government is rejecting Northvolt

The government has said a flat no to state aid to crisis-stricken Northvolt. This despite the battery factory being seen as a Swedish prestige project.

This is why the government is rejecting Northvolt

Åkesson on the wedding guest: "Didn't know about"

One of the guests at Jimmie Åkesson's (SD) wedding last weekend is the leader of a local motorcycle club that, according to Expressen, has been identified as part of the criminal environment in Sweden. "An honest mistake", Åkesson comments now on X.

Åkesson on the wedding guest: "Didn't know about"

Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease

The government has decided to classify the Marburg disease as socially dangerous. The decision was made at an extraordinary government meeting this morning.

Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

Swedish authorities are increasing their preparedness due to the ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly virus is to be classified as a threat to society, announces Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

The Minister's Promise: No Potholes by 2037

The Government wants to increase allocations for roads, so that the backlog of maintenance can be addressed by 2037. There will be no potholes, says Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson (KD).

The Minister's Promise: No Potholes by 2037

He takes over after Kinberg Batra

The Government has now made the formal decision that Anna Kinberg Batra will leave her position as Governor of Stockholm. She will now become Director-General in the Government Offices.

He takes over after Kinberg Batra

The Minister Niklas Wykman on S-Lotteries: "Filled with Their Millions"

Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) directs sharp criticism towards the Social Democrats' lottery sales in a special debate in the parliament. Lena Hallengren seems so filled with the millions that are pouring into her party's coffers that she cannot see the desperation that exists among many elderly, he says.

The Minister Niklas Wykman on S-Lotteries: "Filled with Their Millions"

Busch refuses to back down on Vattenfall: "Misleading"

Minister for Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) criticizes Vattenfall due to the paused wind power project Kriegers Flak. The state-owned energy giant "has no control over its things" according to the minister.

Busch refuses to back down on Vattenfall: "Misleading"

Busch rejects solution for wind power: "Illegal"

The conflict surrounding the financing of offshore wind power projects continues. Financing the power cables through capacity fees is proposed by the Southern Swedish Chamber of Commerce after talks with lawyers.

Busch rejects solution for wind power: "Illegal"

Jimmie Åkesson has gotten married

The Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson has married Matilda Kärnerup in Slottslängorna in Sölvesborg on Saturday. The 500-name long guest list includes names such as opinion leader and welfare entrepreneur Jan Emanuel and the Christian Democrats' party leader Ebba Busch.

Jimmie Åkesson has gotten married

Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

The Government lacks confidence in Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor of Stockholm. After sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the former Moderate Party leader is now forced to leave her position.

Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority

Chief Prosecutor Lise Tamm becomes the new Director-General of the Equality Ombudsman. .

Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority

Kinberg Batra's Crisis

County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra receives severe criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) for three disputed recruitments. Her actions testify to "nonchalance and a lack of respect" for the regulations in place to maintain trust in the public sector, according to the JO.

Kinberg Batra's Crisis

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

Sweden has once again said yes to the controversial EU legislative proposal "chat control". But the road to a finished law is still long and uncertain.

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

The Government has continued confidence in Governor Anna Kinberg Batra, who has received harsh criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Social Democrat Ida Karkiainen reacts even more strongly to Kinberg Batra's intention to stay on.

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

Tough competition with Eva Rydberg – company is leaving

The fresh shock in Helsingborg gets effects. The production company Anagram live, which took over Fredriksdalsteatern in Helsingborg after Eva Rydberg, wants to withdraw from the contract after just one summer.

Tough competition with Eva Rydberg – company is leaving

School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches

Mobile phones are too distracting and should not be used at all during the school day, including breaks and leisure time, according to the government and the Sweden Democrats. Now, an investigator will review a law change.

School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches

The Solar Industry Asks the Government to Rethink

The government's budget proposal risks being a hard blow to the solar cell industry. In a letter to Energy and Business Minister Ebba Busch (KD), Anna Werner, CEO of the industry organization Svensk Solenergi, asks her to reconsider.

The Solar Industry Asks the Government to Rethink