Just over a quarter of the members will be new when the newly elected Riksdag convenes on Monday. The Left Party (V) has the largest share of newcomers.
Swedish politicsTraffic accidents, millions in damage to agriculture and overgrown lawns. Sweden's approximately half a million wild boars cost society large sums. Several stakeholders agree that the population needs to be reduced. But how will this be done?
SwedenFollowing the discovery of African swine fever in Finland, the Swedish Farmers' Federation, LRF, is warning that Sweden is at risk of being affected again. This shows that the infection is in our immediate area and can easily spread here, says Mikaela Johnsson, vice chair of LRF, to TT.
SwedenThe government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran. If the conflict is prolonged, we need to reduce energy use, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). But she says she absolutely wants to avoid government rationing.
BusinessSharply rising prices for diesel and mineral fertilizer are pushing up farmers' costs, according to the Swedish Farmers' Federation (LRF). This risks leading to higher food prices and affecting the availability of Swedish food, the federation writes in a press release.
BusinessThe sharp increase in natural gas prices in the wake of the Iran war is driving up fertilizer prices. This could push up food prices in Sweden, reports the economic channel EFN.
BusinessIn times of crisis and war, Sweden needs to become more self-sufficient. In Umeå, they are therefore investing in a unique fish and shrimp farming system in which no resources are wasted.
SwedenThe Confederation of Swedish Enterprise welcomes the EU's approval of the Mercosur free trade agreement. The agreement could threaten Swedish agriculture, the Swedish Farmers' Federation (LRF) warns.
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