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Social Democrats Criticize Government's Leadership on Israel Policy
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Social Democrats Criticize Government's Leadership on Israel Policy

After the latest developments regarding the government's stance on Israel, the Social Democrats are calling the Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reports Expressen.
Sweden Pledges 2.7 Billion Kronor to Support Ukraine Defense
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Sweden Pledges 2.7 Billion Kronor to Support Ukraine Defense

Sweden will contribute 275 million dollars, equivalent to approximately 2. 7 billion kronor, to a new package to strengthen Ukraine's ability to defend itself
Busch Considers Revising Government's Israel Trade Stance
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Busch Considers Revising Government's Israel Trade Stance

The pressure on Hamas must increase to put an end to the suffering in Gaza, believes KD leader and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch. She opens up to the possibility that the government's stance on the trade agreement with Israel may be reconsidered
Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal
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Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal

The Sweden Democrats criticize the government's Middle East policy. There is also criticism within the government parties
Kristersson and Busch to Miss This Year's Stockholm Pride Parade
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Kristersson and Busch to Miss This Year's Stockholm Pride Parade

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson will be the only party leader from the government who participates in this year's pride parade in Stockholm.
Finland's President Stubb Ready to Support Palestine Recognition
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Finland's President Stubb Ready to Support Palestine Recognition

Finland's President Alexander Stubb is ready to approve a proposal from the government to recognize the state of Palestine.
Christian Democrats Propose Ending Current Employment Service Model
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Christian Democrats Propose Ending Current Employment Service Model

It is time to discontinue the Employment Service in its current form - and let the municipalities take over, believes the Christian Democrats.
Sweden Eases Regulations to Boost Domestic Food Fish Farming
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Sweden Eases Regulations to Boost Domestic Food Fish Farming

An unsettled world situation has made the government realize the importance of domestically produced food as part of Sweden's preparedness. Now the government wants to facilitate competition for the country's food fish farmers
Pourmokhtari Defends Dairy Cows' Grazing Rights Amid Tidö Party Debate
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Pourmokhtari Defends Dairy Cows' Grazing Rights Amid Tidö Party Debate

The issue of cross-party grazing rights is dividing the Tidö parties. Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) intends to take a stand on the issue
Bris Secures Funding for New Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Youth
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Bris Secures Funding for New Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Youth

Children's Rights in Society (Bris) receives two million kronor for a targeted effort towards children and young people who risk being exploited by criminal networks, the government writes in a press release.
City Dwellers Increasingly Install Kitchen Water Purification Systems
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City Dwellers Increasingly Install Kitchen Water Purification Systems

High levels of PFAS, old pipes and ducts as well as neglected maintenance in the municipalities. A distrust of municipal drinking water purification in Sweden has led to an increased number of private households in cities to procure their own purification plants – in their own kitchens
Minister Calls Eleven-Hour Train Delay in Linköping "Terrible"
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Minister Calls Eleven-Hour Train Delay in Linköping "Terrible"

Passengers had to spend the night on a train that stood still for eleven hours in Linköping between Wednesday and Thursday. It's obviously extremely bad
New Fund to Protect Charter Travelers' Money with Travel Guarantee
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New Fund to Protect Charter Travelers' Money with Travel Guarantee

Charter travelers will in the future be able to feel safer when it comes to getting their money back when a tour operator goes bankrupt.
No State Aid Promised for Northvolt Buyers, Says Swedish Minister
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No State Aid Promised for Northvolt Buyers, Says Swedish Minister

Minister for Business Ebba Busch (KD) confirms that she has been in contact with several serious interested buyers of the assets in the bankruptcy estate of battery manufacturer Northvolt. But they should not count on capital support from the Swedish state
Sweden to Offer Sleep Advice for Youth Amid Sleep Crisis
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Sweden to Offer Sleep Advice for Youth Amid Sleep Crisis

Now children and young people will get state advice on how they can sleep better. We have something of a sleep crisis in Sweden, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
Investigation Launched into Strengthening Landowner Property Rights
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Investigation Launched into Strengthening Landowner Property Rights

The Government believes that the property owner's right to compensation may need to be strengthened, for example when the right to use their forest is restricted in order to protect biological diversity.
Sweden Investigates Low Birth Rate Concerns Amid Decline
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Sweden Investigates Low Birth Rate Concerns Amid Decline

The Government is concerned about the low birth rate in Sweden. Now, an investigation will find out why and propose concrete measures
New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden
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New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden

From today, it will be easier to change legal gender with the new gender affiliation law. The law has been preceded by several years of turbulent debate and discord within the parliamentary parties where The Moderate Party and The Liberals finally outvoted their government partner The Christian Democrats
Government Plans AR-15 Hunting Ban with New Firearms Regulations
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Government Plans AR-15 Hunting Ban with New Firearms Regulations

The controversial rifle AR-15 is prohibited for hunting. In two years, all hunters must have handed in their weapons
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025
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Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches.
Ebba Busch Calls for New Male Ideal in Almedalen Speech
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Ebba Busch Calls for New Male Ideal in Almedalen Speech

The Christian Democrats sound the alarm for battle over healthcare, also against government colleagues. In Almedalen week's final speech, the party leader Ebba Busch also brings up that a new male ideal is needed
Government to Review Criticized Alcohol Serving Rules
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Government to Review Criticized Alcohol Serving Rules

The Government wants to swiftly investigate the abolition of the food requirement for businesses to obtain a serving permit. Also, the criticized requirement of having indoor seating to be allowed to serve alcohol at an outdoor serving area will be investigated
Government Launches Investigation to Address Medicine Shortages
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Government Launches Investigation to Address Medicine Shortages

The Government will investigate what is required for a better and safer access to medicines. Until the autumn of 2026, Region Skåne's pharmaceutical chief Maria Landgren will review what needs to be done
How Sweden's New Leisure Card for Children Will Work
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How Sweden's New Leisure Card for Children Will Work

No receipts, no complicated applications and no expenses. In this way, Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) hopes that as many children as possible will take part in the new leisure card that is launched in September
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