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Dadgostar says there is a majority for S, V and MP
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Dadgostar says there is a majority for S, V and MP

Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is aiming for a new government without the Centre. She says a new government must pursue left-wing policies
Green Party MP promises system change and crisis plan for heat waves
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Green Party MP promises system change and crisis plan for heat waves

The Green Party's spokesman, Daniel Helldén, promises a systemic change in rail policy. The Swedish people want to travel by train, and they want the trains to run on time
Every second person believes immigration will increase with a change of government
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Every second person believes immigration will increase with a change of government

The Social Democrats want a restrained immigration policy, but nearly half of Swedes believe immigration will increase if the opposition wins the election.
Ebba Busch: Election win in danger for the blue-yellow team
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Ebba Busch: Election win in danger for the blue-yellow team

KD leader Ebba Busch does not want to continue cutting taxes for high-income earners. She believes ordinary families must be the winners going forward
The film industry on the new film policy: Watered down
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The film industry on the new film policy: Watered down

The new state film policy is receiving harsh criticism and is described by the film industry as both watered-down and inadequate. "This is probably one of the most substanceless proposals in Swedish history," said Eva Hamilton, chairwoman of the Film & TV Producers Association, to TT
Amanda Lind in cultural battles at Almedalen
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Amanda Lind in cultural battles at Almedalen

The threat to cultural heritage and artistic freedom - plus a cultural policy battle. Here are five program items where the debate could heat up during Almedalen Week
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
Tougher deportation rules hammered out in the European Parliament
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Tougher deportation rules hammered out in the European Parliament

Tougher rules for deportations have been hammered out by the European Parliament. They now open the possibility of holding deportees in camps outside the European Union
KU: Bill on children in detention can be paused for one year
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KU: Bill on children in detention can be paused for one year

The government's bill to expand the possibility of holding children in immigration detention may be suspended for one year, the Constitutional Affairs Committee (KU) says.
European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US
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European Parliament approves tariff agreement with US

The European Parliament has voted in favor of last summer's tariff agreement with the US by a wide margin. But the Swedish People's Party voted no
Information obligation introduced this summer will require six Swedish authorities to inform police and the Migration Board
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Information obligation introduced this summer will require six Swedish authorities to inform police and the Migration Board

Six authorities will be required to inform the police and the Migration Board if they suspect that a foreigner lacks the right to reside in Sweden.
Criminal record requirements for residence permits are being tightened
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Criminal record requirements for residence permits are being tightened

A healthy lifestyle should be given greater weight when granting a residence permit.
Setback for the government in the Riksdag over proposal to expand grounds for holding children in immigration detention
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Setback for the government in the Riksdag over proposal to expand grounds for holding children in immigration detention

The government failed to pass a proposal to expand the grounds for holding children in immigration detention. The opposition's request to put the proposal on hold for a year will be considered first
MP and C can stop tightening the law on detention of children
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MP and C can stop tightening the law on detention of children

MP and C want to stop the government's proposal for stricter rules governing the detention of children who do not have the right to reside in Sweden. To do so, they are invoking an unusual rule
Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most
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Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most

The Tidö government has dropped the one percent target for Swedish aid, which has meant cuts of many billions over the past four years. The Moderates and the Sweden Democrats estimate it is possible to cut a further 15 billion
Åkesson: Social Democrats not credible on stricter migration policy
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Åkesson: Social Democrats not credible on stricter migration policy

"The Social Democrats are not credible when it comes to promises of a stricter migration policy," said Jimmie Åkesson (SD) during a debate with Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson on SVT's Aktuellt.
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government
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Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson could consider governing Sweden in a minority government. But that requires having a majority in parliament behind her, she says in an interview with TT
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
V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare
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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare

For the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory
Green Party wants a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture
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Green Party wants a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture

The Green Party wants the government to develop a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture.
Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament
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Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament

The red-green parties - S, V and MP - would have their own majority if there were an election today, according to Statistics Sweden's major party sympathy survey. The Liberals would be forced out of parliament
Speaker says no to new vote on citizenship rules after set-off chaos
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Speaker says no to new vote on citizenship rules after set-off chaos

Speaker Andreas Norlén has ruled out a new parliamentary vote on citizenship rules - the issue that triggered chaotic vote counting. He said unexpected vote results were not an event of major importance
Proposal: More difficult for immigrants to bring relatives to Sweden
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Proposal: More difficult for immigrants to bring relatives to Sweden

The government and the Sweden Democrats (SD) want to tighten requirements for family immigration, including raising the financial support requirement. Also new is that certain groups who want to bring their family here must wait two years before they can apply
Proposal: More people should be able to build and live by the water
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Proposal: More people should be able to build and live by the water

Beach holidays replace beach protection, and interests should be weighed against each other, according to an investigation that proposes further relaxations of beach protection. "Madness," says the Green Party
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