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Opposition's concern about squandered budget

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.

Opposition's concern about squandered budget

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

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.

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation

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

Norrbotten's Municipalities Demand Minister's Resignation

MP: A money pit for taxpayers' money

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.

MP: A money pit for taxpayers' money

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

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.

Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

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.

Five years more for Ursula von der Leyen

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

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.

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

Visita warns of local tourist tax

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.

Visita warns of local tourist tax

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

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 Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

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

Now it's up to the government to ensure that Jessika Roswall gets a heavyweight post in the new commission, comments Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson. "The government must ensure that Sweden's influence in Europe remains strong.

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

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

Totally, 12,950 people came and listened to the party leaders' speeches during this year's Almedalen Week. Which is an increase of around 2,000 people compared to last year's edition.

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

Increased Support for the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

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. .

Increased Support for the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

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.

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

Toilets worth millions disappear from Stockholm

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

Toilets worth millions disappear from Stockholm

Gothenburg's boycott of Israeli goods halted

The Administrative Court has temporarily halted the decision by the governing parties in Gothenburg City Council to boycott products from Israel, reports [DN](https://www. dn.

Gothenburg's boycott of Israeli goods halted

Parties at odds over ban on anonymous accounts

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.

Parties at odds over ban on anonymous accounts

Moved Almedal Week May Be Moved Again

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.

Moved Almedal Week May Be Moved Again

Employees banned from taking flights

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.

Employees banned from taking flights

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

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.

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

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

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

The Defence Cooperation Agreement comes into force in August

The so-called DCA agreement, which regulates defence cooperation between Sweden and the USA, is set to come into force in August. "After the constitutional amendments have come into effect, the agreement will begin to apply.

The Defence Cooperation Agreement comes into force in August

Kristersson reported to Constitutional Committee over strömming statement

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. .

Kristersson reported to Constitutional Committee over strömming statement

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

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).

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Parliament to Vote on Controversial Military Agreement

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

Parliament to Vote on Controversial Military Agreement