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Liberals want to cut income tax by 30 billion kronor
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Liberals want to cut income tax by 30 billion kronor

The Liberals are demanding an income tax cut in the first budget after the election, party leader Simona Mohamsson says. The proposal is estimated to cost 30 billion kronor
Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines
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Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines

Jimmie Åkesson has several new red lines if the Tidö parties win the election: no deterioration in unemployment benefits and health insurance, and an expanded dental care reform. Now that we have such low immigration, we have the opportunity to start healing the country again
Threats to Swedish democracy from Islamism to be investigated
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Threats to Swedish democracy from Islamism to be investigated

Representatives of the Tidö parties write in an op-ed in Aftonbladet that the government is appointing an inquiry into threats to Swedish democracy from political Islam and Islamism.
SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle
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SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle

For the first time this year, SVT's big final debate ahead of the parliamentary election will not be broadcast from Stockholm. “Our ambition is to reflect all of Sweden,” SVT's program director Michael Kucera tells TT
Simona Mohamsson on abolishing prison sentences for 13-year-olds: No easy question
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Simona Mohamsson on abolishing prison sentences for 13-year-olds: No easy question

Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson is commenting on the announcement to abolish prison sentences for 13-year-olds. "We have had a system of set-offs that has broken down, which has brought the entire work of the Riksdag to a standstill," she says
L wants to introduce a tax deduction for families with children under 12
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L wants to introduce a tax deduction for families with children under 12

Minister for Equality Nina Larsson (L) announced at a press conference that the Liberals want to introduce a tax deduction for families with children under 12.
Switzerland votes No to controversial immigration proposal in referendum
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Switzerland votes No to controversial immigration proposal in referendum

Should Switzerland have a maximum population of 10 million by 2050, effectively stopping all immigration? No, Swiss voters answered in a referendum on Sunday. This shows that fake news and disinformation do not work, Justice Minister Beat Jans said
M wants to raise the ceiling on tax-free ISK savings to 500,000 kronor
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M wants to raise the ceiling on tax-free ISK savings to 500,000 kronor

The Moderates (M) want to raise the ceiling on how much you can hold in an ISK account without paying tax to 500,000 kronor, up from the current 300,000 kronor, the party writes in a press release.
Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds
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Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds

The government is withdrawing the proposal that 13-year-olds should be able to be sentenced to prison - to avoid the proposal failing in parliament. Instead, a 14-year limit is proposed
The Liberals are losing women
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The Liberals are losing women

Women are abandoning the Liberals, according to a party support survey by Statistics Sweden.
Sweden Democrats promise cold beer at Systembolaget and low VAT on food
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Sweden Democrats promise cold beer at Systembolaget and low VAT on food

The Sweden Democrats are going to the polls campaigning on promises of cold beer at Systembolaget, the eventual abolition of taxes on electricity, and low VAT on food. This is clear from the party's proposed election platform, which includes several costly proposals
Government to investigate compulsory psychiatric care
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Government to investigate compulsory psychiatric care

The government wants to change the law on compulsory psychiatric care.
How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election
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How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. And the parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more

"The red-green alternative is a threat that has not yet been sewn up. " This is how Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson explains that the red-greens have a large lead over the Tidö parties, 100 days before the election
Expert Jonas Hinnfors: I would bet the Liberals will fail to clear the parliamentary threshold
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Expert Jonas Hinnfors: I would bet the Liberals will fail to clear the parliamentary threshold

The Tidö parties have a tough uphill battle ahead of the election race. And for the Liberals, it looks like it will be really tough to clear the parliamentary threshold
Former minister Paulina Brandberg returns to the Riksdag for the Liberals
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Former minister Paulina Brandberg returns to the Riksdag for the Liberals

Former minister Paulina Brandberg is returning to politics and taking a seat in the Riksdag for the Liberals. She says it feels important and meaningful to be involved in democratic work in the final stages of this mandate
The Liberals' promise: 20 students per class in primary school
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The Liberals' promise: 20 students per class in primary school

The Liberals want a maximum of 20 students per class, starting in primary school. The proposal is included in the party's election manifesto
This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election
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This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. The parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters
L leader Simona Mohamsson pledges democratic outdoor day for children in disadvantaged areas
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L leader Simona Mohamsson pledges democratic outdoor day for children in disadvantaged areas

L party leader Simona Mohamsson launched a new campaign pledge while speaking at Järva Week. She wants to introduce a "democratic outdoor day" for all children living in disadvantaged areas
Price reduction applies only to part of Denmark trip
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Price reduction applies only to part of Denmark trip

Only part of the price of a trip to Denmark is affected when the government gives the regions the opportunity to temporarily halve the price of monthly public transport passes from July 1.
Järvaveckan in Spånga, Stockholm closes due to strong winds
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Järvaveckan in Spånga, Stockholm closes due to strong winds

Järvaveckan in Spånga, Stockholm, was forced to close on its first day because of strong winds. The weather has changed very quickly over the last few hours, says founder and CEO Ahmed Abdirahman
Liberals want everyone with a contact ban fitted with ankle shackles
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Liberals want everyone with a contact ban fitted with ankle shackles

The Liberals want everyone who is subject to a contact ban to be fitted with ankle shackles.
Liberals propose: Give children the opportunity to request a travel ban
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Liberals propose: Give children the opportunity to request a travel ban

The Liberals want children who fear being taken out of Sweden to be married off, subjected to genital mutilation, or sent on an educational trip to be able to request a travel ban from the authorities for themselves.
Liberals: Even young people already deported should be reconsidered
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Liberals: Even young people already deported should be reconsidered

The Liberals want young people already sent back to their home countries to also be included when a solution to the so-called teenage deportations is developed.
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