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Sweden approves two offshore wind farms, but projects may need government support
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Sweden approves two offshore wind farms, but projects may need government support

The government has given the go-ahead for two new offshore wind farms. But they are unlikely to be built without government support
Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians: How will Sweden stay a music power without rehearsal rooms?
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Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians: How will Sweden stay a music power without rehearsal rooms?

If we continue to close down rehearsal spaces - how will Sweden continue to be a major power in the music world? That is the question artist Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians. He is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Unions warn Sweden’s reporting law could deter migrants from healthcare and schools
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Unions warn Sweden’s reporting law could deter migrants from healthcare and schools

Six authorities are now required to inform the police if there is reason to believe that a foreigner lacks the right to reside in Sweden. But critics of what they call the “reporting law” say the indirect effects are extensive and that healthcare and schools are not exempt in practice
Klara Kristalova asks cultural politicians how to restore the value of culture
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Klara Kristalova asks cultural politicians how to restore the value of culture

How should the value of culture be restored? That is sculptor Klara Kristalova's question to cultural politicians. She is one of three artists in the Nordic pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale and the next person in TT’s summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Swedish municipalities aim for climate neutrality by 2030, but many are missing their targets
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Swedish municipalities aim for climate neutrality by 2030, but many are missing their targets

Nearly 50 Swedish municipalities want to lead the way in climate work. But few, if any, seem to be achieving their ambitious goals
Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns
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Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns

There is little room for ambitious election promises in the next term, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. Despite this, the parties are making a string of billion-kronor proposals
Public Transport Fares Cut Across Most Swedish Regions for Six Months
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Public Transport Fares Cut Across Most Swedish Regions for Six Months

Now it will be cheaper to take public transport for six months. At least 16 of the country's 21 regions are cutting fares, according to a survey conducted by TT
Government advances Norra Kärr mine plan with conditions to protect Vättern drinking water
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Government advances Norra Kärr mine plan with conditions to protect Vättern drinking water

The government has taken a new step toward mineral extraction at the Norra Kärr mine near Lake Vättern. The deposit is considered to be of such great national interest that a processing concession should be granted, according to the county administrative board, on condition that the company shows how drinking water will be protected
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.
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