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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)
Researcher: Women Politicians Face More Threats and Harassment
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Researcher: Women Politicians Face More Threats and Harassment

It is shocking that Anna-Karin Hatt is leaving after such a short time as party leader for the Center Party, but it is not surprising that she has been exposed to threats and harassment. This is what Sandra Håkansson says, who researches threats against politicians
Kristersson Condemns Threats Leading to Hatt's Resignation
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Kristersson Condemns Threats Leading to Hatt's Resignation

C-leader Anna-Karin Hatt resigns after threats and hate. All party leaders react to the message
Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations
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Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations

The party leaders accused each other of lying and of being unserious when they were to debate integration in SVT. The program leaders had to appeal for calm
Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden
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Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) does not rule out going forward with a ban on burka and niqab, as The Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch has proposed.
EU Parliament Votes to Ban Terms Like Veggie Sausage and Burger
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EU Parliament Votes to Ban Terms Like Veggie Sausage and Burger

Burgers and sausages are made of meat – so the words vegosausage and vegoburger should not be allowed. At least that's what a majority in the EU parliament think
Dousa and Forssell Face Constitutional Review Over Somalia Aid Deal
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Dousa and Forssell Face Constitutional Review Over Somalia Aid Deal

The Green party reports Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) and his predecessor Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) to the Committee on the Constitution.
EU Parliament Debates Naming Rights for Vegetarian Burgers
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EU Parliament Debates Naming Rights for Vegetarian Burgers

Vegetarian burgers should not be allowed to be called burgers, thinks French EU parliament member Céline Imart, with heavy support from the meat industry. Unserious, respond the critics
Finance Minister Criticizes Opposition's Budget as Unfit to Govern
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Finance Minister Criticizes Opposition's Budget as Unfit to Govern

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson dismisses the opposition as unfit to govern, after having speed-read their shadow budgets. What awaits if the Tidö parties lose the election is a mess, a left-wing experiment, she claims
Opposition Parties Clash Over Budget Proposals Ahead of Election
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Opposition Parties Clash Over Budget Proposals Ahead of Election

It differs significantly between the opposition parties' shadow budgets. The Centre Party's proposal often goes completely against the Social Democrats', the Left Party's and the Green party's economic policy
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