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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike
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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike

Vattenfall management and Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) are being summoned to the Riksdag's Economic Affairs Committee after the announcement of sharply increased electricity network fees. There is a limit somewhere, says the Left Party's Birger Lahti
Bottom note for the Left Party in new survey
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Bottom note for the Left Party in new survey

Support for the Left Party continues to decline while the Christian Democrats reach a new peak, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio Ekot.
They want to be composted after death
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They want to be composted after death

Burial in a coffin, cremation – or composting? In Germany, you can be reburied after death, and in Norway there is talk of dissolving bodies in water. Now a third burial alternative is also being sought in Sweden
V wants to "fill people's wallets"
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V wants to "fill people's wallets"

The Left Party is demanding ministerial posts to support an S-led government. The party promises to "fill" people's wallets in a government and push down food prices and interest rates
Swedish Peace: Stop arms exports to Sudan
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Swedish Peace: Stop arms exports to Sudan

Swedish Peace calls on Sweden to stop selling weapons to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, arguing that the two countries support different sides in the civil war in Sudan.
Kristersson: "Welcome to the party leadership circle"
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Kristersson: "Welcome to the party leadership circle"

Party leaders from both sides of the bloc border congratulate Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist after she was elected as the new leader of the Center Party.
Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us
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Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us

The repatriation grant will be increased significantly at the turn of the year – the most positive about the increase are people in vulnerable areas who have lived in Sweden for a shorter time, a survey shows. Järvaveckans CEO Ahmed Abdirahman mentions the social climate as a possible explanation
MP: Fee on clear-cutting and bonus for sustainable forests
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MP: Fee on clear-cutting and bonus for sustainable forests

The Green Party wants to introduce a bonus-malus system for forests. Clear-cutting should be subject to a fee, while more sustainable forestry will receive a bonus
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
Expert: Sweden can pressure the United Arab Emirates
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Expert: Sweden can pressure the United Arab Emirates

Over the past ten years, Sweden has exported military equipment to the United Arab Emirates for almost 20 billion kronor. Now critical voices are being raised against the export due to the country's actions in Sudan
MP: Swedish exports enable mass murder in Sudan
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MP: Swedish exports enable mass murder in Sudan

Since the United Arab Emirates supports the militia in Sudan, Sweden should immediately cease its arms exports to the country, representatives of the Green Party write in a debate article in SvD.
Every fourth politician exposed to threats
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Every fourth politician exposed to threats

One in four politicians has been subjected to threats, harassment, violence or vandalism, according to Brå's new survey. And one party stands out
Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders
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Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson has the lowest level of trust among party leaders, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio.
"No revolution" – Sweden's climate goals will remain
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"No revolution" – Sweden's climate goals will remain

The Environmental Targets Committee agrees that the national climate target for 2030 should remain. But it needs to be adapted to the EU's targets
Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll
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Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll

The red-green bloc's lead in the opinion polls against the government parties and SD decreases sharply to 5. 6 percentage points in October, according to a measurement made for Sveriges Radio by Indikator opinion
Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year
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Sweden Opposes EU Baltic Sea Fishing Quotas for Next Year

Sweden will have to give in to the majority regarding next year's fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea. We wanted to go further
Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy
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Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy

The Social Democrats report Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) to the Constitutional Committee, reports Ekot. The Green party demands his resignation
Stockholm Road Tunnel Agreement Reached Amid Subway Funding Debate
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Stockholm Road Tunnel Agreement Reached Amid Subway Funding Debate

Government, region and affected municipalities have agreed on a statement of intent for the disputed road project Östlig förbindelse, with an estimated cost of 34 billion kronor. The government has taken the subway as a hostage, says Åsa Lindhagen (Green party), councilor in Stockholm city
EU Parliament Reverses Stance on Sustainability in Rare Vote
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EU Parliament Reverses Stance on Sustainability in Rare Vote

An unlikely alliance of greens and far-right gets the EU parliament to say no to its own agreement on simplifications in the environmental area. The result is a heavy blow to the center
Green Party Aims to Influence Social Democrats on Migration Policy
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Green Party Aims to Influence Social Democrats on Migration Policy

The Green party intends to drive for a more liberal immigration policy if the red-greens win the election. And the party believes that they can get The Social Democrats to join them
Green Party Urges Government Electrification Agreements to Boost Renewables
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Green Party Urges Government Electrification Agreements to Boost Renewables

Green party wants to see government electrification agreements so that the industry will switch and more renewable energy will be built.
Green Party Opposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility
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Green Party Opposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility

Green party does not intend to accept a lowered age of criminal responsibility, says spokesperson Daniel Helldén. We must not lock children up in prisons
Åkesson Claims Sweden Democrats Lead Political Shift in Sweden
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Åkesson Claims Sweden Democrats Lead Political Shift in Sweden

Thanks to The Sweden Democrats, a paradigm shift has occurred in Swedish politics, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson from the stage during his autumn speech. We have got the other parties to move in our direction, the debate is held today on our half of the pitch
Lind Criticizes Kristersson for Weak Leadership at Green Party Congress
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Lind Criticizes Kristersson for Weak Leadership at Green Party Congress

Green party is the guarantor for a fair climate policy in a possible red-green government – that says the party's spokesperson Amanda Lind in her congress speech. She also attacks Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
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