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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
Green Party Proposes Higher Petrol Tax with Rural Transport Grant
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Green Party Proposes Higher Petrol Tax with Rural Transport Grant

Green party proposes in its budget motion, among other things, increased carbon dioxide tax on fuel. At the same time, the party wants to introduce a transport grant for the countryside as compensation
EU Leaders Hold Crisis Meeting on Baltic Sea Fish Stocks in Stockholm
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EU Leaders Hold Crisis Meeting on Baltic Sea Fish Stocks in Stockholm

Not even a total fishing stop may be enough to save the stocks in the Baltic Sea, warns a new alarm report. Now EU leaders and ministers are gathering for a broad crisis meeting in Stockholm
Kristersson Warns Drone Threats Could Impact Sweden
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Kristersson Warns Drone Threats Could Impact Sweden

Incidents with drones and fighter jets that have occurred in Poland, Estonia and Denmark could just as well have happened in Sweden – and may come to happen in Sweden, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). Denmark is reported to have been uneasy about having to cancel this week's EU summits after the drone threats
Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's Budget as Lacking Reforms
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Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's Budget as Lacking Reforms

The opposition is critical of the government's budget and lacks real reforms. - This is a kind of "last-minute panic budget" on sms loans, says C's economic policy spokesperson Martin Ådahl
Green Party Reports Swedish Government for Inaction on Genocide Prevention
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Green Party Reports Swedish Government for Inaction on Genocide Prevention

Green party reports the government to the Constitutional Committee for not acting sufficiently to prevent genocide and violating international law, reports Svenska Dagbladet.
Parliament Approves Secret Coercive Measures for Children Under 15
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Parliament Approves Secret Coercive Measures for Children Under 15

The Parliament says yes to the government's proposal to be allowed to use secret coercive measures, such as wiretapping, against children under 15 years.
Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights
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Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights

The Government's grant reform is met with strong criticism from several quarters. Save the Children believe that the proposal contravenes the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Opposition Parties Blocked from Summoning Migration Minister to Committee
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Opposition Parties Blocked from Summoning Migration Minister to Committee

V, S and The Green party wanted to ask questions about the revelation that Minister for Migration Johan Forssell's son has been active in a right-wing extremist environment. But The Moderate Party and The Liberals say no to inviting Forssell to the committee, reports Expressen
Green Party Uses Humor in Norwegian Government Talks
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Green Party Uses Humor in Norwegian Government Talks

In the attempts to unite on a new Norwegian government after the election, the Green party, MDG, is trying to lure with a new carrot – literally. The MDG leader Arild Hermstad had brought to Monday's talks a joke board where the main opponent is knocked out with a large vegetable
EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism
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EU Faces Backlash Over Trade Deal with Trump Amid Criticism

Vital for both the economy and Ukraine – or just unbalanced and unclear? Tough measures await in the EU with scathing criticism of the summer's USA agreement.
Red-Green Coalition Uncertain Despite Opposition Lead in Polls
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Red-Green Coalition Uncertain Despite Opposition Lead in Polls

The opposition is clearly leading in the opinion a year before the election. But it is unclear what a red-green government would look like
Sweden Allocates 550 Million Kronor for Environmental Measures
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Sweden Allocates 550 Million Kronor for Environmental Measures

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are allocating over 550 million kronor in the budget for 2026 for various measures for cleaner air and a poison-free everyday life. Something that The Green Party calls "small change"
EU Environment Ministers Stalled on 2040 Climate Targets
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EU Environment Ministers Stalled on 2040 Climate Targets

EU countries' environment ministers cannot agree on climate targets until 2040. Now the issue is being passed on to the heads of state and government instead
New Health Minister Faces Criticism Over Abortion Stance
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New Health Minister Faces Criticism Over Abortion Stance

Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann (KD) has expressed support for freedom of conscience regarding abortion, reports TV4 News. The opposition criticizes, but she herself dismisses the criticism
Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming
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Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming

A right-wing extremist man spread a film and exposed two teenagers on the internet. According to the Expo foundation, SD top figure Jessica Stegrud held the camera
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