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The No side won the nuclear power vote in Karlshamn
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The No side won the nuclear power vote in Karlshamn

The residents of Karlshamn have voted against a future nuclear power plant in the municipality, local media report.
Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most
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Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most

The Tidö government has dropped the one percent target for Swedish aid, which has meant cuts of many billions over the past four years. The Moderates and the Sweden Democrats estimate it is possible to cut a further 15 billion
Referendum on nuclear power in Karlshamn seen as most important issue
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Referendum on nuclear power in Karlshamn seen as most important issue

Karlshamn is a candidate municipality to host new nuclear power, but residents have mixed feelings. Preliminary results from the municipality's referendum are expected on Sunday evening
Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment
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Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment

The Moderates and the Social Democrats have been holding separate talks for weeks to resolve the settlement chaos in the Riksdag. But when an agreement was about to be signed, everything collapsed
M wants to raise the ceiling on tax-free ISK savings to 500,000 kronor
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M wants to raise the ceiling on tax-free ISK savings to 500,000 kronor

The Moderates (M) want to raise the ceiling on how much you can hold in an ISK account without paying tax to 500,000 kronor, up from the current 300,000 kronor, the party writes in a press release.
Svantesson: We will save 70 billion kronor
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Svantesson: We will save 70 billion kronor

Lower unemployment benefits and worse food in the country's prisons are among the measures being proposed. The Moderates are now presenting how they want to finance their reforms in the next term without raising taxes
Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election
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Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election

The final leaders' debate in the Riksdag ahead of the autumn elections was marked by party scandals and harsh attacks. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson accused the Left Party of being "pervaded by extremists"
Andersson: A corrupt Kristersson culture is spreading
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Andersson: A corrupt Kristersson culture is spreading

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson criticizes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) after the twists and turns surrounding his wife's foundation.
KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition
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KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition

There is a major row between the Tidö parties and the opposition after the Riksdag's constitutional committee failed to agree on criticisms in the KU's annual review of the government. At the same time, there are sharp criticisms of several cabinet ministers, their shareholdings and the so-called Landerholm affair
Minister warns of increased uncertainty in the financial system
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Minister warns of increased uncertainty in the financial system

Uncertainty in the financial system has increased significantly, according to Niklas Wykman (M), Financial Markets Minister. "These are serious times," he said at a press conference after a meeting with the Financial Stability Council
Moderates request parliamentary debate after Left Party removes candidates over antisemitism and extremist ties
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Moderates request parliamentary debate after Left Party removes candidates over antisemitism and extremist ties

The Moderates are requesting a special debate in Parliament on anti-Semitism, extremism and "undue influence" on parliamentary parties.
How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election
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How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. And the parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more

"The red-green alternative is a threat that has not yet been sewn up. " This is how Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson explains that the red-greens have a large lead over the Tidö parties, 100 days before the election
V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare
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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare

For the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory
Expert Jonas Hinnfors: I would bet the Liberals will fail to clear the parliamentary threshold
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Expert Jonas Hinnfors: I would bet the Liberals will fail to clear the parliamentary threshold

The Tidö parties have a tough uphill battle ahead of the election race. And for the Liberals, it looks like it will be really tough to clear the parliamentary threshold
Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament
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Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament

The red-green parties - S, V and MP - would have their own majority if there were an election today, according to Statistics Sweden's major party sympathy survey. The Liberals would be forced out of parliament
Moderates want to lower the minimum age at Systembolaget to 18
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Moderates want to lower the minimum age at Systembolaget to 18

The Moderates want to lower the minimum age for purchasing beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content under 22 percent from Systembolaget to 18.
Kristersson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Extremely serious
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Kristersson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Extremely serious

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is commenting on a suspended SD member who, according to several media outlets, is suspected of child pornography offences.
This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election
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This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. The parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters
M wants to make monthly public transport passes tax-free for workers
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M wants to make monthly public transport passes tax-free for workers

The Moderates want to make monthly public transport passes a tax-free benefit for workers.
Tidö parties: Expelled teenagers get a new chance
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Tidö parties: Expelled teenagers get a new chance

The Tidö parties have agreed on a "valve" to stop further so-called teenage deportations. The bills also apply to those who have already received deportation orders and who have left Sweden since last year
M wants to simplify conversion of municipal rental properties to tenant-owned apartments
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M wants to simplify conversion of municipal rental properties to tenant-owned apartments

The Moderates want more people to be able to own their own apartments. At Järva Week, a proposal called "the right to buy" is being presented
C-leader: Unrealistic to support Kristersson as prime minister
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C-leader: Unrealistic to support Kristersson as prime minister

It looks increasingly unlikely that the Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson will become prime minister after the election. As the opinion polls now show, that looks very unrealistic, because the Moderates are so small, says Conservative leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist in an interview with Ekot on Saturday
Moderates want to reduce crime with the help of culture
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Moderates want to reduce crime with the help of culture

The Moderates want to use culture to prevent crime and extremism - and give the Swedish Council for Crime Prevention the task of producing data.
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