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New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin
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New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin

Several new opinion polls show the blocs are drawing closer on election day. In three of them, the opposition leads by a few percentage points, while in a fourth it is virtually a dead heat - with a narrow advantage for the opposition
Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö
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Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö

A series of recent statements have put the spotlight on conflicts within the Tidö parties. I think we should calm down, says M leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Early voting surges to 2.7 million in Sweden, 25% above 2022 pace
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Early voting surges to 2.7 million in Sweden, 25% above 2022 pace

So far, more than 2. 7 million voters have voted early, the Swedish Election Authority tells TV4 Nyheterna
Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 14 for serious crimes
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Sweden lowers age of criminal responsibility to 14 for serious crimes

14-year-olds in Sweden can now be sentenced for serious crimes. The hotly debated issue, which was decided by an extraordinary session of parliament this summer, has come into effect
Green Party vows to restore Environment Ministry, create climate cabinet and fund for climate investments
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Green Party vows to restore Environment Ministry, create climate cabinet and fund for climate investments

If the Green Party enters government, the party wants to reintroduce the Ministry of the Environment, establish a special climate cabinet and launch a climate fund for major investments.
Undecided right-leaning voters could decide the election, political scientist says Sweden Democrats are most disliked
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Undecided right-leaning voters could decide the election, political scientist says Sweden Democrats are most disliked

In the final stretch of the election, the Tidö parties have narrowed the opposition's lead. This means that a group of undecided right-leaning voters could decide the outcome
Busch says KD could cooperate with the Centre Party if power shifts after election
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Busch says KD could cooperate with the Centre Party if power shifts after election

Ebba Busch (KD) and Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (C) may consider collaborating on several issues if there is a change of government after the election. If we end up in opposition, I will not sit in a corner and sulk and push Magdalena Andersson into the arms of MP and V, Busch tells Sveriges Radio Ekot
V stands firm on government ultimatum as Centre Party talks deepen red-green deadlock
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V stands firm on government ultimatum as Centre Party talks deepen red-green deadlock

The Left Party is sticking to its ultimatum to sit in government. This is creating deadlock among the red-greens
After the Pisa shock, here’s how the parties want to fix schools
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After the Pisa shock, here’s how the parties want to fix schools

This week's Pisachock has once again sparked the school debate with only a few days left until the election. Here are the parties' most important proposals for solving school problems
Centre Party leader open to snap election if Left Party is included in government
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Centre Party leader open to snap election if Left Party is included in government

Center leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is prepared to vote down Magdalena Andersson as prime minister if the Left Party is allowed into government.
Robert Weil blasts business leaders’ tax scare tactics, warns of right-wing nationalism threat
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Robert Weil blasts business leaders’ tax scare tactics, warns of right-wing nationalism threat

The top business leaders' attack on the billionaire tax is shameful. The threat to the Swedish economy and democracy comes from a completely different direction - right-wing nationalism, financier Robert Weil says
Could the next Culture Minister be a Sweden Democrat?
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Could the next Culture Minister be a Sweden Democrat?

Parisa Liljestrand (M) will say yes if she gets the chance. But if the Conservatives win the election, the next Minister of Culture could be a Sweden Democrat
Andersson says new direction for Sweden is within reach, promises workers' pension
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Andersson says new direction for Sweden is within reach, promises workers' pension

An election victory and a new direction for Sweden is "within reach," predicts Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson, promising a workers' pension in the next term. She believes the business community should worry more about a government dominated by the SD than a red-green government on Sunday
Spotify founder Martin Lorentzon says he would leave Sweden if wealth tax is introduced
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Spotify founder Martin Lorentzon says he would leave Sweden if wealth tax is introduced

Spotify founder Martin Lorentzon says he would move from Sweden if the Left Party and the Green Party gain support for their proposal to introduce a wealth tax.
Green Party urges new government to prioritize railway trunk lines in southern Sweden
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Green Party urges new government to prioritize railway trunk lines in southern Sweden

The Green Party wants a new government to prioritize building continuous main lines for the railway in southern Sweden.
Liberals clear Riksdag threshold in new Novus poll, as Åkesson urges SD voters not to back L
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Liberals clear Riksdag threshold in new Novus poll, as Åkesson urges SD voters not to back L

The Liberals are above the parliamentary threshold in a new Novus poll. At the same time, SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is once again urging his voters not to vote for L
Red-Green split: 12 key issues set to divide coalition talks
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Red-Green split: 12 key issues set to divide coalition talks

If the red-greens win the election, tough government negotiations are expected. Here are the twelve issues expected to create the most conflict
MP says fuel prices could rise by six kronor if it shapes policy after election
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MP says fuel prices could rise by six kronor if it shapes policy after election

Fuel prices could be increased by six kronor instead of four if the Green Party is allowed to decide after the election. We don't want to see any shock increases, says spokesperson Amanda Lind in SVT's hearing
Sweden lags behind Nordic neighbours in cultural funding, researcher says
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Sweden lags behind Nordic neighbours in cultural funding, researcher says

Sweden is one of the countries that invests the least in culture in the Nordic countries. But it's not just money that matters - political ambition also has an impact
Annie Lööf returns to campaign for a broad centrist bloc in Sweden’s election race
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Annie Lööf returns to campaign for a broad centrist bloc in Sweden’s election race

Former Center Party leader Annie Lööf is making a comeback in the election race to revive the dream of the “broad center. ” S leader Magdalena Andersson, however, has not ruled out that V could be part of a government
Social Democrats want to scrap benefit cap due next year, says Magdalena Andersson
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Social Democrats want to scrap benefit cap due next year, says Magdalena Andersson

The Social Democrats want to stop the benefit cap that will be introduced next year. “Yes, it’s impossible to justify,” says Magdalena Andersson (S) to TT
Åkesson urges climate-minded voters to back Liberals in debate over Sweden’s next government
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Åkesson urges climate-minded voters to back Liberals in debate over Sweden’s next government

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson urges anyone who is "bourgeois-minded" and thinks climate is important to vote for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson.
Parties’ key healthcare promises ahead of the election
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Parties’ key healthcare promises ahead of the election

Here are the parties' most important election promises on healthcare policy.
This is how the parties want to make healthcare more equal
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This is how the parties want to make healthcare more equal

Healthcare is often highlighted as the most important election issue when voters are asked. TT has reviewed the parties' priority election promises in this area
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