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Kristersson says he has not given up despite poll lead for the opposition
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Kristersson says he has not given up despite poll lead for the opposition

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has not given up despite the opposition's lead in the opinion polls. He hopes the government issue will lead to an election victory
New poll shows Tidö bloc closing gap on opposition, Liberals still below threshold
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New poll shows Tidö bloc closing gap on opposition, Liberals still below threshold

Two and a half weeks before the election, the gap between the Tidö parties and the opposition is narrowing, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. But the Liberals remain well below the parliamentary threshold
Sweden proposes tougher pandemic rules, including health checks for travelers and event limits
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Sweden proposes tougher pandemic rules, including health checks for travelers and event limits

Mandatory health checks for people traveling to Sweden from affected areas and easier restrictions on large events are among the new infection control laws the government is proposing.
Government wants stricter electric scooter rules as Sweden looks to Nordic neighbours
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Government wants stricter electric scooter rules as Sweden looks to Nordic neighbours

The accident rate linked to electric scooters is rising. In Sweden there is neither an age limit nor a blood alcohol limit - but now it is time to take inspiration from the Nordic neighbouring countries, according to the government
Ebba Busch in Fagersta to show support after deadly school attack
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Ebba Busch in Fagersta to show support after deadly school attack

Several ministers are visiting Fagersta after the deadly school attack. We are here to show our support, but above all our support on the first school day after the attack, says Minister for Energy and Industry Ebba Busch (KD)
EU proposes higher Baltic Sea fishing quotas despite criticism
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EU proposes higher Baltic Sea fishing quotas despite criticism

Despite constant warning reports, the European Commission is proposing increased fishing in the Baltic Sea for next year.
Government appoints school shooting commission after Fagersta attack
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Government appoints school shooting commission after Fagersta attack

The government is appointing a school shooting commission after the attack in Fagersta on Friday. It is too early to rule out further measures, says Minister of Education and Integration Simona Mohamsson (L)
Svantesson Dismisses Inflation Fears Over Costly Election Promises
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Svantesson Dismisses Inflation Fears Over Costly Election Promises

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) downplays warnings that costly election promises risk fuelling inflation.
Minister says no cause for concern over measles outbreak after Urkult festival
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Minister says no cause for concern over measles outbreak after Urkult festival

Three more cases of measles have been reported after the Urkult festival in Sollefteå municipality, according to the Public Health Agency. This is a limited outbreak among a group of unvaccinated people, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference
KD election manifesto promises more paid parental leave and higher child benefit
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KD election manifesto promises more paid parental leave and higher child benefit

Families come first in KD's election manifesto, which promises increased child benefits and longer paid parental leave. Families should always come out on top in any budget negotiations we are involved in, says KD leader Ebba Busch
Sweden to launch new health programme for children and young people up to age 20
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Sweden to launch new health programme for children and young people up to age 20

Children and young people should be followed continuously through a health programme up to the age of 20. Today, the last visit to the child health centre is at the age of five, after that it becomes more fragmented, more random and more up to the parents, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Busch open to Centre Party in a blue-yellow coalition, dismisses red-green alternative
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Busch open to Centre Party in a blue-yellow coalition, dismisses red-green alternative

The Centre Party wants to see a centre-left government with S, KD and perhaps MP after the election. KD leader Ebba Busch says she could instead consider welcoming C to Tidö sides
Center Party sets sights on S, C, KD and possibly Greens in post-election government deal
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Center Party sets sights on S, C, KD and possibly Greens in post-election government deal

The Center Party’s preferred government consists of S, C, KD and perhaps MP. Now the party is betting everything on the “Centre Alternative
Kristersson shrugs off poll setback as opposition leads by 10 points
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Kristersson shrugs off poll setback as opposition leads by 10 points

The Tidö parties are not making any gains in SVT/Verian's first poll since June. The opposition has a 10-point lead
Kristersson: Neighbors should be warned about convicted child sex abusers
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Kristersson: Neighbors should be warned about convicted child sex abusers

The government wants to review defamation legislation. "You should be allowed to warn your neighbors if a convicted child sex abuser moves into the area," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) writes on social media
Tidö parties appoint inquiry to improve government efficiency, cut waste
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Tidö parties appoint inquiry to improve government efficiency, cut waste

The Tidö parties are appointing an inquiry to improve efficiency in government operations. On Friday, they presented it as a "waste commission"
KD warns of road maintenance cuts as talks with Social Democrats stall
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KD warns of road maintenance cuts as talks with Social Democrats stall

The Christian Democrats (KD) are shutting the door on broad infrastructure agreements as long as the Social Democrats (S) do not want to invest more in road maintenance.
Social Democrats seek KD backing for indexing healthcare funding to inflation
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Social Democrats seek KD backing for indexing healthcare funding to inflation

The Social Democrats promise to increase central government grants to municipalities and regions in line with inflation. S leader Magdalena Andersson hopes to get KD involved in a broad agreement on this, but receives a lukewarm response from KD leader Ebba Busch
KD wants to serve beer and wine in Malmö election booth
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KD wants to serve beer and wine in Malmö election booth

The Christian Democrats want to serve alcohol in their election booth at Gustav Adolfs Torg in Malmö, reports Sydsvenskan.
Christian Democrats propose cap on building permit fees at SEK 28,000
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Christian Democrats propose cap on building permit fees at SEK 28,000

A cap on building permit fees that would not exceed SEK 28,000. This is proposed by the Christian Democrats with the aim of evening out differences in fees between municipalities across the country
KD wants conduct grades, more detention and school uniforms
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KD wants conduct grades, more detention and school uniforms

Grades for conduct, more opportunities for detention and the green light for school uniforms. The Christian Democrats are heading into the election aiming to shift the focus in school policy from profits to discipline and knowledge
Liberals and Christian Democrats reverse course, want to invest more in student unions
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Liberals and Christian Democrats reverse course, want to invest more in student unions

According to a report in May, the government's cuts to student unions have led to the disappearance of 8,000 activities for young people between 2023 and 2025. But now the Liberals and Christian Democrats are changing their stance on the issue, reports SVT Kulturnyheterna
Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore
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Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore

Starting this weekend, streets and squares will once again be filled with political portraits and slogans. In an increasingly digital world, election posters are still an important part of the parties' campaigns
KD proposes mother's bonus in pension system
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KD proposes mother's bonus in pension system

The Christian Democrats are proposing a higher pension for women who give birth - a mother's bonus. We know that many women fall behind financially when children arrive
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