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Swedish food VAT cut fully passed on in lower prices, report says
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Swedish food VAT cut fully passed on in lower prices, report says

The reduction in food VAT this spring had a full impact, in the form of lower food prices, according to a first interim report from the Swedish Consumer Agency and the National Institute of Economic Research.
Åkesson repeats demand for clarity from Busch on possible S-led government support
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Åkesson repeats demand for clarity from Busch on possible S-led government support

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson reiterates his demand for a public answer on what “exceptional circumstances” would lead the KD leader to say yes to an S-led government. But KD has no plans for any specific public clarification
This is how the parties want to tackle crime
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This is how the parties want to tackle crime

Here are the parties’ most important election promises on crime policy.
Parties promise tougher measures against gangs and crime ahead of election
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Parties promise tougher measures against gangs and crime ahead of election

The prime minister's rivals are promising new tough measures against crime if they are allowed to form a government. Among other things, they want special laws to make life difficult for gang criminals
Tidö parties want to bar convicted criminals from profiting from music and books
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Tidö parties want to bar convicted criminals from profiting from music and books

The Tidö parties want to stop people with a criminal background from making money from music or books about their crimes. They make a lot of money by exploiting crimes that other, very vulnerable people have been exposed to, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
Why some parties are over- or undercounted in opinion polls
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Why some parties are over- or undercounted in opinion polls

Before the election, opinion polls are coming in, but how accurate are they? And what happens if they turn out to be misleading? It can have a psychological effect, says political scientist Annika Fredén.
KD promises major psychiatry reform with more care beds
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KD promises major psychiatry reform with more care beds

The Christian Democrats promise to create more psychiatric care beds. "We want to see the biggest psychiatry reform in decades," says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Green light for LKAB to acquire 275 hectares in Kiruna, government says
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Green light for LKAB to acquire 275 hectares in Kiruna, government says

The state-owned mining company LKAB is allowed to acquire 275 hectares from the state to strengthen the conditions for mining operations, the government announces.
Sweden government says only 50 billion SEK available for election promises
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Sweden government says only 50 billion SEK available for election promises

There is only 50 billion in so-called reform space for the next four years, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). She is calling on her government parties, KD and L, and the support party SD to show in black and white how they will finance their election promises
Cultural hot potatoes await Sweden’s next government
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Cultural hot potatoes await Sweden’s next government

There has been silence about culture in the election campaign. But several tough questions await the parties that win the election
Centre Party leader admits left-leaning coalition looks impossible for now
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Centre Party leader admits left-leaning coalition looks impossible for now

C Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has pinned her hopes on a center-left coalition after the election - even though the prospects look slim at the moment. It will crash a few times before it becomes possible, she says
Busch looks to Norway on healthcare: They should not beat us in this too
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Busch looks to Norway on healthcare: They should not beat us in this too

KD's most important election promise is that the state will take over responsibility for healthcare. In Norway, that process took less than two years
Sweden’s party voters: Surveys show the typical supporter of each party
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Sweden’s party voters: Surveys show the typical supporter of each party

There are many stereotypes about what an environmentalist or a Sweden Democrat looks like. But are they really true? Surveys provide some of the answers
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)
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