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Persson (The Liberals): "Privatization went too far"
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Persson (The Liberals): "Privatization went too far"

Private employment agencies cost more but did not provide better results, shows a new report. Minister for Labour Market Mats Persson (L) is self-critical
Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"
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Massive criticism of EU's fishing decision: "Death sentence"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) regrets the EU's decision on increased herring fishing in the Baltic Sea. He receives support from both C, MP and the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
The opposition: Expand the main grid at sea
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The opposition: Expand the main grid at sea

A united opposition is pressing the government: Build the power cables to offshore wind power now. Svenska kraftnät should be tasked with using the tens of billions that are lying idle on an account, according to the Social Democrats, the Left Party, the Centre Party, and the Green Party
Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"
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Double Herring Fishing in the Baltic Sea: "A Death Sentence"

The criticism is severe when the herring and sprat quota is doubled in the central Baltic Sea next year. The sea is on the verge of collapsing, warns former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (Green Party)
The Government: We are pushing for low fishing quotas
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The Government: We are pushing for low fishing quotas

Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) says that the government is pursuing a restrictive line for fishing in the Baltic Sea when the EU's fisheries ministers meet on Monday. But the opposition is strongly critical and believes that the stock of herring can collapse
Magdalena Andersson dismisses internal criticism: "A minority"
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Magdalena Andersson dismisses internal criticism: "A minority"

A victory day for The Social Democrats, thinks party leader Magdalena Andersson about Thursday's broad agreement on a balance target in the state's finances. The internal criticism within the party only constitutes a small minority, according to her
The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target
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The LO Criticizes Agreement on Surplus Target

The agreement on the abolished surplus target in the state's finances is met with criticism from trade union quarters. The Swedish Trade Union Confederation (LO) wants to see a larger scope for government borrowing – and the Building Workers' Youth Union is directing demands for resignation towards the Social Democrats
Agreement on abolished budget target – provides 25 billion
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Agreement on abolished budget target – provides 25 billion

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances in 2027. This would provide approximately 25 billion more for budget investments for future governments
Broad support for abolishing the surplus target
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Broad support for abolishing the surplus target

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag, with 90 per cent of the votes, agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances. We have landed very well, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
The Climate Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee: "Downplaying Emissions"
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The Climate Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee: "Downplaying Emissions"

Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is reported to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee by the opposition parties S, V, and MP. They are obscuring how emissions can develop going forward, says Elin Söderberg, climate policy spokesperson for the Green Party
Stockholm Terminates Agreement on Bromma Airport
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Stockholm Terminates Agreement on Bromma Airport

No Support for Abolishing the Right to Grazing
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No Support for Abolishing the Right to Grazing

The government is divided on the issue of abolishing the milk quota's right to grazing. The Liberals and the Sweden Democrats say no to doing as the government's investigator wants and abolishing the grazing requirement
Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator
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Sharp criticism of Viktor Orbán in the EU: a dictator

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is met with harsh words and scathing criticism in the EU Parliament. Left-wing lies and political propaganda, he counters himself
300 Jobs at Risk in Region Västerbotten
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300 Jobs at Risk in Region Västerbotten

Half-time to the election: This is how divided the opposition is
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Half-time to the election: This is how divided the opposition is

The red-green parties have different views on many things. Not least taxes, benefits, and migration
Svantesson: Extremely Divided Opposition
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Svantesson: Extremely Divided Opposition

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) points to disagreements in the opposition's budget motions. It is an extremely divided opposition, she says at a press conference
The Green Party wants to label Israeli settlers as terrorists
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The Green Party wants to label Israeli settlers as terrorists

1% of GDP for Green Transition
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1% of GDP for Green Transition

The Green Party's shadow budget focuses on climate, energy, and trains. What is required now is not tax cuts for the rich, but large investments in green transition, says the party's economic policy spokesperson Janine Alm Ericson
Damages Everyday Life for Ordinary People
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Damages Everyday Life for Ordinary People

The opposition is critical of the infrastructure bill. Too little money is being allocated to the railway, according to the parties
After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law
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After Criticism: EU Postpones Deforestation Law

The pressure from governments, the forestry industry, and developing countries had an effect. Now the EU Commission is postponing its deforestation law
C and the Green Party want a committee for a new grading system
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C and the Green Party want a committee for a new grading system

The Centre Party and the Green Party want the government to appoint a parliamentary committee to achieve broad support for how Sweden's grading system should be reformed.
Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year
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Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year

New Zoom trick gets millions rolling in
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New Zoom trick gets millions rolling in

In the American election campaign, large campaign meetings held via Zoom have attracted more than a hundred thousand participants. Now, Swedish parties are looking at the phenomenon with envy
Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority
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Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority

Chief Prosecutor Lise Tamm becomes the new Director-General of the Equality Ombudsman.
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