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Tidö parties appoint inquiry to improve government efficiency, cut waste
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Tidö parties appoint inquiry to improve government efficiency, cut waste

The Tidö parties are appointing an inquiry to improve efficiency in government operations. On Friday, they presented it as a "waste commission"
Strömmer warns preventive coercive powers could expire under an S-led government
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Strömmer warns preventive coercive powers could expire under an S-led government

The Moderates promise to extend the law on preventive coercive measures if the Tidö parties win the election. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) warns that the law may end up with an S-led government
Kristersson blasts proposed bank tax as S blames itself for higher mortgage rates
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Kristersson blasts proposed bank tax as S blames itself for higher mortgage rates

S wants to introduce a bank tax - but the banks are warning that it would lead to higher mortgage rates. “Then I think you should change banks,” S leader Magdalena Andersson tells SR Ekot
Sweden says full criminal justice reform could be in place by 2029 or 2030
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Sweden says full criminal justice reform could be in place by 2029 or 2030

The government assesses that it is financially feasible to allow the entire criminal justice reform, including the current volume discount, to come into force in 2029 or 2030. It is estimated to cost SEK 3-7 billion
Liberals and Christian Democrats reverse course, want to invest more in student unions
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Liberals and Christian Democrats reverse course, want to invest more in student unions

According to a report in May, the government's cuts to student unions have led to the disappearance of 8,000 activities for young people between 2023 and 2025. But now the Liberals and Christian Democrats are changing their stance on the issue, reports SVT Kulturnyheterna
Moderates want relaxed noise rules to protect nightlife and culture
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Moderates want relaxed noise rules to protect nightlife and culture

The Moderates want to review the noise regulations to protect the cities' culture and nightlife. Entertainment establishments should not be forced to close or move because of individual complaints from residents
Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore
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Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore

Starting this weekend, streets and squares will once again be filled with political portraits and slogans. In an increasingly digital world, election posters are still an important part of the parties' campaigns
Government wants Prison Service to speed up prison expansion by 2030
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Government wants Prison Service to speed up prison expansion by 2030

The government wants the Swedish Prison and Probation Service to accelerate the expansion of prison places so that the penalty discount for multiple crimes can be abolished by 2030 at the latest. It is a major challenge, says Director General Rikard Jermsten
Moderates want travel ban to automatically cover siblings in honor violence cases
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Moderates want travel ban to automatically cover siblings in honor violence cases

Today, a decision can be made on a travel ban for children who are at risk of suffering honor-related violence and oppression - the Moderates are now proposing that the ban should automatically also include the child's siblings. This is an important next step, says Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M) to TT
Moderates set out plan to fund election promises with 70 billion kronor in savings
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Moderates set out plan to fund election promises with 70 billion kronor in savings

Less bureaucracy and a stricter work policy. On Friday, the Moderates presented their plan to finance the party's election promises
Moderates propose fast track to Swedish citizenship after five years
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Moderates propose fast track to Swedish citizenship after five years

The Moderates are proposing a fast track for citizenship. Instead of after eight years, citizenship should be granted after just five years
KD demands decision on nationalizing healthcare to support future government
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KD demands decision on nationalizing healthcare to support future government

KD leader Ebba Busch is calling for a parliamentary decision after the election to nationalize healthcare. This is crucial for us to support a government in the next term, she says
Andersson slams Left Party over terrorist praise: Terrible
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Andersson slams Left Party over terrorist praise: Terrible

Magdalena Andersson criticizes the Left Party for lacking control after the revelation of a letter of support for a terrorist.
Kristersson on quisling row: Time to tighten up in election campaign
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Kristersson on quisling row: Time to tighten up in election campaign

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has spoken with SD leader Jimmie Åkesson about the remarks. It is a bad omen, it is time to tighten up, he says
Moderates want to cut healthcare guarantee to 30 days
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Moderates want to cut healthcare guarantee to 30 days

The Moderates (M) promise to tighten the care guarantee so that patients are guaranteed a visit to specialist care within 30 days. There is free healthcare capacity in the country that can be used, according to the party
Swedish election campaign heats up as Kristersson and Andersson hit the road
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Swedish election campaign heats up as Kristersson and Andersson hit the road

The two prime ministerial rivals are picking up the pace in the election campaign. The red-greens have a clear lead in the polls, but Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson hopes that the government question will give him victory in the election
Moderates promise to abolish sentence discount for multiple crimes by 2030
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Moderates promise to abolish sentence discount for multiple crimes by 2030

The Moderates promise to abolish the quantity discount for multiple crimes by 2030. The reform may be financed through reduced aid
Swedish gang figure extradited from Turkey to serve prison sentence
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Swedish gang figure extradited from Turkey to serve prison sentence

A 40-year-old Swedish man who has been convicted of several serious crimes has been extradited from Turkey to Sweden and will now serve his sentence, police say.
Moderates want convicted domestic abusers blocked from Swedish citizenship
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Moderates want convicted domestic abusers blocked from Swedish citizenship

The Moderates are going to the polls to make it impossible to become a Swedish citizen if you are convicted of violence in a close relationship. For us it is obvious - if you abuse your partner, then you choose not to be in Sweden, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Proposal would make it easier to seize tenant-owned apartments after crime
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Proposal would make it easier to seize tenant-owned apartments after crime

It will be easier for a housing association to take - seize - a tenant-owned property from the owner if he or she has committed a crime or creates insecurity.
The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign
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The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign

For those who want to read up ahead of the autumn election, there is plenty of literature on politics: autobiographies, critical reviews - and a new book on nuclear power. There are two books in particular that I think will get attention, says political scientist Tommy Möller
Sweden to review earlier release for convicted foreigners who agree to voluntary deportation
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Sweden to review earlier release for convicted foreigners who agree to voluntary deportation

The government is appointing an inquiry to facilitate the deportation of convicted foreigners. They would be encouraged to agree voluntarily to deportation in exchange for earlier conditional release
Norwegian politicians back making 24-hour alcohol service permanent
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Norwegian politicians back making 24-hour alcohol service permanent

The expanded serving permits during the World Cup have been a success, according to Norwegian politicians. Venstre wants to make the change permanent
Government gives SEK 120 million in new support for child vaccinations
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Government gives SEK 120 million in new support for child vaccinations

The government is providing SEK 120 million to the global vaccine alliance Gavi. The money will help vaccinate children under five against whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria
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