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SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof
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SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) claims that the Swedish economy is “Trump-proof. ” The Social Democratic Party (SD) disagrees
The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes
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The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to borrow money to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and to fund electricity subsidies. The spring budget includes unfunded proposals totaling SEK 7
Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout
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Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout

Hungarians are now voting in a parliamentary election that could spell the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Voter turnout looks set to be a record high
State becomes majority owner of new nuclear power company Videberg Kraft
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State becomes majority owner of new nuclear power company Videberg Kraft

The state will become the majority owner of the new nuclear power company Videberg Kraft, which will build new, smaller reactors at Ringhals. The government proposes that the state own 60 percent
Moderate profile Kristoffer Tamsons leaves politics - becomes CEO of Swedish Construction Companies' Federation
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Moderate profile Kristoffer Tamsons leaves politics - becomes CEO of Swedish Construction Companies' Federation

Kristoffer Tamsons, the Moderate Party's group leader in the Stockholm Region and opposition regional councilor, is leaving politics after the elections this fall.
This is how parties will reach young people - TikTok elections await
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This is how parties will reach young people - TikTok elections await

In September, as many as half a million first-time voters will go to the polls. Now, the parties are honing their strategies to reach them
Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid
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Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid

There is great irritation among the Christian Democrats and the Liberals after the Moderates promised that the Sweden Democrats would be given responsibility for migration and integration issues in a possible government after the election. It is stupid to lock that in before you have even negotiated policy, says a central source
Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson
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Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson

A Tidö government with SD would make Ulf Kristersson a weak prime minister, claims Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. "It is obvious that Jimmie Åkesson is holding the baton," she says
The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)
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The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)

The Moderates will allow the Sweden Democrats (SD) into government if the Tidö parties win the election this fall. The SD is promised responsibility for at least migration and integration issues
Currents in KU: Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer admits violence motivated a higher tempo
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Currents in KU: Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer admits violence motivated a higher tempo

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) admits that the government deviated from the consultation period when introducing security zones.
Green light for Nobel Center - building permit approved
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Green light for Nobel Center - building permit approved

The building permit for the new Nobel Center in Stockholm was approved in a vote on Thursday, reports SVT News Culture.
Moderate MP says should have switched to the Sweden Democrats much earlier
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Moderate MP says should have switched to the Sweden Democrats much earlier

Two Moderate MPs are switching to the Sweden Democrats (SD). "I should have switched much earlier
EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU
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EU approves easier deportations and return hubs outside the EU

A divided European Parliament approved easier deportations and the establishment of "return hubs" outside the EU. The vote drew applause from the far right
Social Democrats on Mohamsson's re-election: New situation in Swedish politics
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Social Democrats on Mohamsson's re-election: New situation in Swedish politics

The Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin, commenting on the re-election of Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson, said that the likelihood of SD leader Jimmie Åkesson becoming prime minister "has increased significantly. " Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) welcomed the news and wrote in a debate article that it "could facilitate the formation of my next government
Why Swedish politicians have changed their mind about migration
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Why Swedish politicians have changed their mind about 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
Snus row in Norway - rages over proposal to cap nicotine
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Snus row in Norway - rages over proposal to cap nicotine

A battle is brewing over snus in Norway. The government's proposal to introduce a cap on nicotine content is being met with harsh criticism from the Progress Party
Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster
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Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster

In a recent report, the Climate Policy Council criticized the government's climate work - and MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster. Acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L) disagrees
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
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