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Opposition's concern about squandered budget

Opposition's concern about squandered budget

Thu 22 Aug 2024 11:27 CEST

The opposition is worried that the government will "waste" the reform space of 60 billion kronor. Sweden needs a budget that helps ordinary families and gets the Swedish economy going, says Social Democrat Mikael Damberg

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

Mon 19 Aug 2024 18:40 CEST

Sweden must invest in new railways across the country and in trains that run on time. At the same time as people sit on platforms and wait, the government sits on its hands, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind

Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation

Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation

Thu 15 Aug 2024 08:57 CEST

Norrbotten's municipalities reject the government's fisheries policy and demand that Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) resign.

MP: A money pit for taxpayers' money

MP: A money pit for taxpayers' money

Mon 12 Aug 2024 17:35 CEST

The Social Democrats, the Centre Party and the Green Party are critical of the proposal to let the state subsidize new nuclear power. This will be a drain on taxpayers' money, says the Green Party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Fri 19 Jul 2024 10:48 CEST

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President and can take a holiday – throughout the entire weekend. Then the work begins to piece together people and assignments to fulfill all the new promises

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

Thu 18 Jul 2024 08:37 CEST

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen can continue her job for five more years. The EU Parliament supports her – with a margin of 41 votes

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

Wed 17 Jul 2024 17:55 CEST

It leans towards strong Swedish support for Ursula von der Leyen as continued Commission President in the EU. But nothing is given yet – and SD and V are clearly against

Visita warns of local tourist tax

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Visita warns of local tourist tax

Wed 17 Jul 2024 05:55 CEST

Several tourist municipalities want to be able to charge a special tourist tax. But the industry organization Visita warns of fewer tourists and that the tourism industry would be severely affected

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

Thu 11 Jul 2024 11:58 CEST

The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán

The S-leader: Important that Sweden gets a heavyweight EU post

The S-leader: Important that Sweden gets a heavyweight EU post

Mon 8 Jul 2024 13:40 CEST

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

Fri 28 Jun 2024 21:49 CEST

Increased Support for the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

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Increased Support for the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

Fri 28 Jun 2024 14:49 CEST

The annual support for the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is increasing by ten million kronor, after the red-green government in the Västra Götaland region has decided on a framework reinforcement from and including 2025.

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

Thu 27 Jun 2024 07:44 CEST

The politics need hope, says the Green Party's Daniel Helldén in Almedalen – and points out that another world is possible. We must make a change

Toilets worth millions disappear from Stockholm

Toilets worth millions disappear from Stockholm

Wed 26 Jun 2024 10:55 CEST

Stockholm built modern public toilets for 46 million kronor. Now most of them are to be replaced – despite functioning

Gothenburg's boycott of Israeli goods halted

Gothenburg's boycott of Israeli goods halted

Tue 25 Jun 2024 16:19 CEST

Parties at odds over ban on anonymous accounts

Parties at odds over ban on anonymous accounts

Mon 24 Jun 2024 13:09 CEST

Demands for a ban on parties spreading political messages anonymously were raised in the parliamentary debate on fake accounts. However, the Justice Minister is opposed to legislating

Moved Almedal Week May Be Moved Again

Moved Almedal Week May Be Moved Again

Sun 23 Jun 2024 11:37 CEST

Last year, Almedalsveckan changed its date, from week 27 to week 26. This has caused problems for some organisers, according to Meit Fohlin, chair of the Almedal Council and regional board

Employees banned from taking flights

Employees banned from taking flights

Sat 22 Jun 2024 07:13 CEST

Around 40,000 employees within Stockholm City Council are banned from flying from Stockholm to Gothenburg or Malmö. Instead, train journeys are to be incentivised, writes Environment and Climate Mayor Åsa Lindhagen (Green Party) in a debate article in Aftonbladet

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Fri 21 Jun 2024 05:15 CEST

Silly season prevails in the EU Parliament as party groups recruit new members ahead of the start of the mandate period. Hungarian Fidesz may again find itself outside when the choice is between influence or size

The Green Party and the Left Party: We Remain Opposed to Chat Control

The Green Party and the Left Party: We Remain Opposed to Chat Control

Thu 20 Jun 2024 09:01 CEST

When the Justice Committee said yes to the so-called chat control proposal on Tuesday, neither V nor the Green Party objected. Now the Green Party is being accused of lying about how it went – but is fighting back

The Defence Cooperation Agreement comes into force in August

The Defence Cooperation Agreement comes into force in August

Wed 19 Jun 2024 19:19 CEST

Kristersson reported to Constitutional Committee over strömming statement

Kristersson reported to Constitutional Committee over strömming statement

Tue 18 Jun 2024 12:14 CEST

The Green Party is reporting the Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) and the Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) to the Constitutional Committee for statements about a trawling ban in the Baltic Sea.

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Tue 18 Jun 2024 10:40 CEST

Sweden's disputed military agreement with the USA has been approved by the Riksdag after a long debate. There is a common interest in getting the agreement in place as quickly as possible, says Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)

Parliament to Vote on Controversial Military Agreement

Parliament to Vote on Controversial Military Agreement

Tue 18 Jun 2024 06:30 CEST

American military is to get access to Swedish bases across the country. Today, the Riksdag is expected to approve the controversial DCA agreement