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Green Party proposes 6 billion kronor for cycling and public transport infrastructure
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Green Party proposes 6 billion kronor for cycling and public transport infrastructure

The Green Party wants to invest 1. 5 billion kronor a year in greener cities
Cultural hot potatoes await Sweden’s next government
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Cultural hot potatoes await Sweden’s next government

There has been silence about culture in the election campaign. But several tough questions await the parties that win the election
Centre Party leader admits left-leaning coalition looks impossible for now
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Centre Party leader admits left-leaning coalition looks impossible for now

C Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has pinned her hopes on a center-left coalition after the election - even though the prospects look slim at the moment. It will crash a few times before it becomes possible, she says
Mohamsson appeals for support as Liberals fight to survive in Riksdag fight
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Mohamsson appeals for support as Liberals fight to survive in Riksdag fight

The Liberals are under pressure from public opinion and risk leaving the Riksdag. Now Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson is doing everything she can to win votes
Sweden’s party voters: Surveys show the typical supporter of each party
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Sweden’s party voters: Surveys show the typical supporter of each party

There are many stereotypes about what an environmentalist or a Sweden Democrat looks like. But are they really true? Surveys provide some of the answers
Kristersson says he has not given up despite poll lead for the opposition
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Kristersson says he has not given up despite poll lead for the opposition

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has not given up despite the opposition's lead in the opinion polls. He hopes the government issue will lead to an election victory
New poll shows Tidö bloc closing gap on opposition, Liberals still below threshold
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New poll shows Tidö bloc closing gap on opposition, Liberals still below threshold

Two and a half weeks before the election, the gap between the Tidö parties and the opposition is narrowing, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. But the Liberals remain well below the parliamentary threshold
Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest
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Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually increases in election years. This weekend, more than 50,000 people gathered in a demonstration for the climate
More first-time voters head to the polls as young women and men split politically
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More first-time voters head to the polls as young women and men split politically

Maya, 19, is concerned about the climate and dissatisfied with the government. Anton, 18, wants better healthcare
Busch open to Centre Party in a blue-yellow coalition, dismisses red-green alternative
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Busch open to Centre Party in a blue-yellow coalition, dismisses red-green alternative

The Centre Party wants to see a centre-left government with S, KD and perhaps MP after the election. KD leader Ebba Busch says she could instead consider welcoming C to Tidö sides
Center Party sets sights on S, C, KD and possibly Greens in post-election government deal
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Center Party sets sights on S, C, KD and possibly Greens in post-election government deal

The Center Party’s preferred government consists of S, C, KD and perhaps MP. Now the party is betting everything on the “Centre Alternative
Center Party and Greens launch joint climate debate tour ahead of election campaign
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Center Party and Greens launch joint climate debate tour ahead of election campaign

The Center Party and the Green Party want to see more climate issues in the election campaign. That's why the parties are going on a joint debate tour
Party leaders clash over household finances in Expressen/Di debate
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Party leaders clash over household finances in Expressen/Di debate

The prime ministerial rivals clashed in the Expressen/Di party leaders' debate on household finances. They accused each other of nonsense and hypocrisy
Green Party demands 3.3 billion kronor support package for the Baltic Sea
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Green Party demands 3.3 billion kronor support package for the Baltic Sea

One of the Green Party's most important election promises is a package worth 3. 3 billion kronor to give the Baltic Sea a chance to recover
Riksdag approves prison sentences for 14-year-olds in serious crimes
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Riksdag approves prison sentences for 14-year-olds in serious crimes

On Thursday, the Riksdag voted in favor of a proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility. This means that 14-year-olds will be able to be sentenced to prison
Swedish Parliament backs tougher sentencing for multiple crimes in 176-171 vote
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Swedish Parliament backs tougher sentencing for multiple crimes in 176-171 vote

The government and the SD won a vote to abolish today's volume discount for multiple crimes. “This is a day of joy for all crime victims,” says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
Swedish business group criticises Centre Party shift on sick pay deduction reform
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Swedish business group criticises Centre Party shift on sick pay deduction reform

The Centre Party's opening to support the Social Democrats' proposal to abolish the qualifying period deduction has caused the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise to react. "It's an experiment we've tried before and it failed," says CEO Jan-Olof Jacke
Greens propose tax breaks for renewable power and charging points in every parking space
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Greens propose tax breaks for renewable power and charging points in every parking space

The Green Party is going to the election with a political package the party calls “folkel. ” MPs want, among other things, to see new tax breaks on renewable electricity and for every parking space to be a charging point
Strömmer warns preventive coercive powers could expire under an S-led government
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Strömmer warns preventive coercive powers could expire under an S-led government

The Moderates promise to extend the law on preventive coercive measures if the Tidö parties win the election. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) warns that the law may end up with an S-led government
Red-Greens hope to block tougher family immigration rules
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Red-Greens hope to block tougher family immigration rules

The opposition hopes to vote down the government's proposal to tighten requirements for family immigration. This is about fundamental issues of conscience, says the Green Party's migration spokesperson Annika Hirvonen
Former Finance Minister Borg warns Left and Green gains could shift Swedish economic policy leftward
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Former Finance Minister Borg warns Left and Green gains could shift Swedish economic policy leftward

Former Finance Minister Anders Borg (M) warns that the balance of power in parliament could be upset if the Left Party and the Green Party make strong gains in the September election.
Green Party says it is needed in government for stronger climate policy
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Green Party says it is needed in government for stronger climate policy

The Green Party wants to be part of a new government after the election, with a focus on the climate. According to spokesperson Amanda Lind, no other parties have a climate policy worth the name
Political divide grows over state support for municipal water and sewerage systems
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Political divide grows over state support for municipal water and sewerage systems

The municipal water and sewerage systems are in great need of renovation. Several opposition parties think the state should contribute, but the government says no
Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore
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Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore

Starting this weekend, streets and squares will once again be filled with political portraits and slogans. In an increasingly digital world, election posters are still an important part of the parties' campaigns
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