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.
SwedenOver 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. Sweden can put pressure on the country, says Johan Brosché, associate professor of peace and conflict studies.
SwedenSince 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.
CrimeOne in four politicians has been subjected to threats, harassment, violence or vandalism, according to Brå's new survey. And one party stands out. Many of those who have been subjected are also considering leaving their political positions.
SwedenThe Liberals' Simona Mohamsson has the lowest level of trust among party leaders, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio.
Swedish politicsThe Environmental Targets Committee agrees that the national climate target for 2030 should remain. But it needs to be adapted to the EU's targets. The much-discussed transport target will also remain – but the Sweden Democrats want to scrap it.
SwedenThe 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.
Swedish politicsSweden will have to give in to the majority regarding next year's fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea. We wanted to go further. This is not enough, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD).
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