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How Swedish politicians have changed their stance on migration
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How Swedish politicians have changed their stance on migration

The teenage deportations have once again caused a storm over migration policy - and yet another sitting government has changed its mind. Swedish politicians have made sharp turns in immigration policy for decades
Top Social Democrat opens to governing with the Moderates
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Top Social Democrat opens to governing with the Moderates

The Social Democrats' spokesperson on labour market policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, is open to the possibility that the party could sit in a future government with the Moderates, writes Di.
Kristersson on L: Support voting does not work
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Kristersson on L: Support voting does not work

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not intend to suggest to voters that they should support either L or any other party. He told TT that urging voters to support a particular party basically does not work
Expert on the Liberals' time pressure says it looks difficult
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Expert on the Liberals' time pressure says it looks difficult

The Liberals are now putting everything into attracting supporters. But there is a rush to raise their poll numbers to prevent voters from seeing their vote as wasted
Political scientist: Liberals' turnaround opens door to support votes
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Political scientist: Liberals' turnaround opens door to support votes

The Liberals' turnaround toward the Sweden Democrats opens the door to support votes and an opportunity to pursue substantive policy, believes political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö.
Tidö parties agree to pause teenage deportations
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Tidö parties agree to pause teenage deportations

The Tidö parties have agreed on a solution for the so-called teenage deportations. There is no answer yet on exactly how it will work, but, pending new legislation, the Migration Board will pause the deportations
Kristersson wants to ban under-15s from TikTok
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Kristersson wants to ban under-15s from TikTok

Young people under the age of 15 should not be allowed on social media, the Moderates believe, and the party leader now wants to see a clear age limit. It should be at least as strict as Systembolaget's checks requiring customers to be 20, says Moderate leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
This is how Swedish migration policy stands out: Unusual
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This is how Swedish migration policy stands out: Unusual

Europe as a whole is moving toward an increasingly restrictive stance on migration. However, in some respects Sweden's migration policy differs from that of other countries
Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help
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Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help

For almost four years, the address of Ulla-Lena Lindqvist's summer cottage has been hijacked by many strangers. She continues to appeal for help, but the authorities seem helpless
Swedish government launches AI model reflecting Swedish values
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Swedish government launches AI model reflecting Swedish values

The government has decided on a Swedish AI strategy - which, among other things, involves developing a Swedish-language model that reflects Swedish values.
Sweden Democrats: Child pornography should result in indefinite imprisonment
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Sweden Democrats: Child pornography should result in indefinite imprisonment

The Sweden Democrats want pedophiles and anyone who possesses child pornography to be sentenced to prison for an indefinite period. This would apply regardless of the seriousness of the crime, says SD's Henrik Vinge
Sharp criticism of the government over remarkable borrowing to fund defense and income tax cuts
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Sharp criticism of the government over remarkable borrowing to fund defense and income tax cuts

The Fiscal Policy Council is issuing its sharpest criticism yet of fiscal policy. According to the expert authority, borrowing money to fund defense while simultaneously cutting income tax is striking
Why Swedish politicians wear flannel shirts
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Why Swedish politicians wear flannel shirts

There is a bit of a plaid-shirt craze among Swedish politicians, at least on the centre-right. Choosing a flannel shirt signals that you are one of the people, says style expert Frida Zetterström
SD candidate apologizes after Russia statement
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SD candidate apologizes after Russia statement

The Sweden Democrats' top candidate in Sölvesborg is pouting after making controversial statements about Ukraine and Russia.
Svantesson says the money for new reforms has run out
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Svantesson says the money for new reforms has run out

The scope for reform for the entire next term is basically over, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) said. It is "deeply irresponsible" and a shocking statement, Social Democrat Mikael Damberg said
Swedish proposal: Asylum seekers should stay within their county
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Swedish proposal: Asylum seekers should stay within their county

Asylum seekers must remain in the county where they have been placed in the Swedish Migration Agency's accommodation. If they violate the rules, their daily allowance may be withdrawn
Thand Ringqvist says no referendum on the euro
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Thand Ringqvist says no referendum on the euro

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist wants Sweden to switch from the krona to the euro. But the Center leader does not want a referendum on the issue
The Moderates want life sentences for gang leaders in Sweden
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The Moderates want life sentences for gang leaders in Sweden

The Moderates want leading figures in criminal gangs to be sentenced to life imprisonment. "It is a way to really get at those who rule and control," says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
Richard Herrey makes a comeback with the Christian Democrats
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Richard Herrey makes a comeback with the Christian Democrats

Richard Herrey left his role with the Moderate Party in December last year. Now he is making a political comeback with the Christian Democrats, he tells SVT News
Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power
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Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power

The government wants to open up Sweden's coasts to new nuclear power. The current ban on building on large parts of the coastline should be lifted, the Tidö parties propose
The government's response in the uranium dispute proposes new municipal veto
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The government's response in the uranium dispute proposes new municipal veto

There is widespread criticism that the municipal veto against uranium mining will be removed this summer. The government's response is to introduce a new veto to allay concerns
Kristersson on Risbergska: It shakes everything
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Kristersson on Risbergska: It shakes everything

One year after the mass shooting at Campus Risbergska, relatives of two victims have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman against the police. "It is good that it is being investigated," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister
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Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister

Jimmie Åkesson cannot gather enough support to become prime minister, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson in an interview with TT. But I can do it, and everyone else knows that too
L-toppen Lotta Edholm: Not the first time we've been outnumbered
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L-toppen Lotta Edholm: Not the first time we've been outnumbered

The situation for the Liberals is "very serious", but there are no plans at present to change the party's position on the government issue or its leader, the party's second vice-chairwoman, Lotta Edholm, told TT.
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