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Narrow lead for the Green Party in Baden-Württemberg state election
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Narrow lead for the Green Party in Baden-Württemberg state election

The Green Party is narrowly ahead of the ruling CDU in the economically important state of Baden-Württemberg, according to initial vote counts. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining support, while the Social Democrats appear to have been halved to just over five percent
Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place
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Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place

The Sweden Democrats' party leader, Jimmie Åkesson, wants the expulsions of teenagers to be paused - until a valve is in place. "I think that would be the most reasonable thing, instead of rushing something that doesn't hit the mark either," Åkesson tells Dagens Nyheter
Stop-law against teenage expulsions voted down in Riksdag Social Insurance Committee
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Stop-law against teenage expulsions voted down in Riksdag Social Insurance Committee

The Green Party's proposal for a law to stop expulsions of teenagers has been voted down. The Tidö parties say they are already working on a solution
Billion-dollar imports of Russian fish via China
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Billion-dollar imports of Russian fish via China

Billions' worth of Russian fish are imported into the EU via China, a new report from the European Parliament shows.
Tougher requirements for receiving grants in Sweden: choose another country
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Tougher requirements for receiving grants in Sweden: choose another country

Immigrants who come to Sweden must qualify for welfare benefits. They must have lived in Sweden for at least five years before they can receive benefits such as child benefit and parental allowance, the government proposes
The opposition demands a law to stop teenage deportations
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The opposition demands a law to stop teenage deportations

The Green Party is presenting a new proposal to stop the expulsion of teenagers. It is backed by a united opposition
Left Party: Social Democrats and Liberals have lied to the Swedish people
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Left Party: Social Democrats and Liberals have lied to the Swedish people

S and L chose not to support V's and MP's proposal in the social insurance committee on teenage deportations. "S and L have lied to the Swedish people straight to their faces and said they want to stop the deportations," says V's migration policy spokesperson Tony Haddou
MP and V demand that S join in stopping teenage expulsions
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MP and V demand that S join in stopping teenage expulsions

MP and V are demanding that S and L vote for their proposal to stop the so-called "teenage expulsions" in the Riksdag's social insurance committee on Tuesday. But S will say no
Kristersson on deportation of baby to Iran: sounds unreasonable
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Kristersson on deportation of baby to Iran: sounds unreasonable

The Swedish Migration Board has decided that an eight-month-old boy, born in Sweden, will be deported to his parents' homeland of Iran, reports Sveriges Radio. "We do not deport small children separated from their parents," Kristersson tells Ekot
Social Democrats slam teenage deportations, say this is wrong
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Social Democrats slam teenage deportations, say this is wrong

The Social Democrats are wavering on the issue of the so-called teenage deportations and want the government to halt them immediately until a safety valve is in place in the system.
Migration Minister Forssell on teenage deportations: Nothing promised
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Migration Minister Forssell on teenage deportations: Nothing promised

Deportations of teenagers who have lived in Sweden for years with their families have drawn criticism. "We have requested a proposal for a so-called 'valve,' and we are currently preparing it," says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power
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Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power

The government wants to open up Sweden's coasts to new nuclear power. The current ban on building on large parts of the coastline should be lifted, the Tidö parties propose
Green Party promises to introduce new cultural school law
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Green Party promises to introduce new cultural school law

The Green Party is now going into the elections with the promise of a new "cultural right of access" for all students in primary and secondary schools.
Left Party wants to investigate shorter working hours
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Left Party wants to investigate shorter working hours

An investigation into shorter working hours is a demand the Left Party will include in any government negotiations this fall.
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to appoint an inquiry into the euro during the next term of office if she wins the election this fall.
The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government
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The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government

The Center Party is going into the election this fall with the goal of replacing the Tidö government and, at the same time, drawing red lines on the question of government formation. "We will never accept a government with the Left Party," says Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
Green Party's government demand: No new nuclear power
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Green Party's government demand: No new nuclear power

The Green Party cannot sit in a government that builds new nuclear power plants, says party spokesman Daniel Helldén on SVT's program "30 Minutes".
Gravel in the EU's trade plan - Mercosur agreement goes to court
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Gravel in the EU's trade plan - Mercosur agreement goes to court

The EU's major trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in Latin America could be significantly delayed. The deal will first have to be reviewed by the EU's Court of Justice
Small parties seek revenge in this year's elections
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Small parties seek revenge in this year's elections

In the last election, no party outside the Riksdag came close to entering it. But now small parties like Nyans and Medborgerlig Samling are recharging for another election campaign
Red-Greens want to investigate how the gaming sector can be strengthened
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Red-Greens want to investigate how the gaming sector can be strengthened

The Social Democrats, the Left Party and the Green Party want to appoint an inquiry that analyzes challenges and presents proposals for how the Swedish gaming sector can be strengthened.
The parties disagree on how to stop the gangs
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The parties disagree on how to stop the gangs

The parties agree that the gangs should be stopped – but not about the way to get there. This is clear after a meeting between Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) and representatives of the other parliamentary parties
EU-yes to support those affected by Northvolt
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EU-yes to support those affected by Northvolt

The EU Parliament agrees to support people affected by the Northvolt bankruptcy in Sweden.
Dismissed Northvolt workers receive money from the EU
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Dismissed Northvolt workers receive money from the EU

The EU is contributing 8. 5 million euros, approximately 92 million kronor, to laid-off Northvolt workers
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
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Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives turn to the far right
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