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Speaker Andreas Norlén calls Riksdag group leaders to extraordinary meeting over set-off system dispute
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Speaker Andreas Norlén calls Riksdag group leaders to extraordinary meeting over set-off system dispute

Speaker Andreas Norlén has called the Riksdag's group leaders to an extraordinary meeting amid a dispute over the set-off system.
Kristersson: No revote after equalizer chaos in citizenship vote
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Kristersson: No revote after equalizer chaos in citizenship vote

The controversial parliamentary vote on citizenship - where a move by the Sweden Democrats caused the set-off system to fall - stands. "We have submitted our proposal and we stand by it, of course," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Ministers' ice cream image arouses anger, critics call it unhistorical
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Ministers' ice cream image arouses anger, critics call it unhistorical

A sunny photo of the prime minister and the finance minister eating ice cream? Or a mocking post aimed at workers and low-income earners?
Hanif Bali quits municipal politics in Österåker
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Hanif Bali quits municipal politics in Österåker

Hanif Bali is leaving his position as a municipal politician for the Moderate Party in Österåker.
Edvin Törnblom responds to Tidötopparna
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Edvin Törnblom responds to Tidötopparna

Dagens Nyheter's choice to let podcaster Edvin Törnblom conduct interviews with party leaders has been criticized by the government.
After the voting chaos - all members must be present in the Riksdag
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After the voting chaos - all members must be present in the Riksdag

No travel, no sick leave. The reconciliation dispute means all members must be present in the Riksdag next week
The Liberals have the largest proportion of party switchers ahead of this autumn's elections
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The Liberals have the largest proportion of party switchers ahead of this autumn's elections

Ahead of this autumn's elections, 93 former Liberals are running for other parties. This makes the Liberals the parliamentary party with the highest share of party switchers
S promise before the election: More primary school teachers
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S promise before the election: More primary school teachers

The Social Democrats are going to the polls on a 3. 4 billion SEK investment in primary education - money that the party wants to take from independent schools
Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through
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Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through

If the fight over the balance sheet in the Riksdag continues, the Tidö parties may find it more difficult to get major reforms through before the election. "I will vote according to my own judgment," says SD maverick Elsa Widding to SVT
Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out
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Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out

Over 800 candidates from parliamentary parties in the election have been convicted of crimes in the past ten years, according to a review by Dagens ETC.
Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting
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Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting

The Riksdag's clearing system has collapsed after the Sweden Democrats' "foul play," the opposition claims. The Moderates agree
Swedish citizenship requirements tightened without transitional rules
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Swedish citizenship requirements tightened without transitional rules

Requirements for obtaining Swedish citizenship will be tightened from June 6, even for those who have already applied. The opposition's demand for transitional rules was voted down in the Riksdag
Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying
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Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying

The largest party group in the European Parliament wants to see a common EU law against cyberbullying.
Right-wing profile: Can no longer vote for Moderates
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Right-wing profile: Can no longer vote for Moderates

Right-winger Mats Svegfors believes the Moderates have betrayed their tradition and ideals. The party's view of humanity, he believes, has changed
Government to invest 400 million in Malmbanan railway
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Government to invest 400 million in Malmbanan railway

The government has decided to invest 400 million to increase capacity on the Malmbanan railway. The investment is part of the new infrastructure plan
Confidence boost for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson among Tidö voters, SVT/Verian poll finds
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Confidence boost for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson among Tidö voters, SVT/Verian poll finds

Trust in Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson has increased slightly following a swing toward the Sweden Democrats, according to an opinion poll by SVT/Verian.
Industry says gasoline shortage is not on the map
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Industry says gasoline shortage is not on the map

Rationing of gasoline and diesel will not be necessary. Anyone planning a car holiday this summer need not worry
Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall
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Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall

The Moderates are challenging the Red-Green parties to a debate ahead of the elections this fall.
Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government
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Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government

KD leader Ebba Busch will demand quota-free parental leave if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. Gender Equality Minister Nina Larsson (L) says Busch is "completely off
KD demands abolishing all paternity leave in new government
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KD demands abolishing all paternity leave in new government

The Christian Democrats (KD) will demand quota-free parental insurance if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. State healthcare is also on the list of demands
Kristersson on tax on prostitution raises questions
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Kristersson on tax on prostitution raises questions

I understand that it raises some questions about taxation. This is what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says about the case in which a woman was required to pay 42,000 kronor in tax on money linked to the purchase of sex
Nicola Clase appointed new Swedish ambassador to the United States
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Nicola Clase appointed new Swedish ambassador to the United States

The government has appointed Nicola Clase as the new Swedish ambassador to the United States.
Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive
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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive

The Social Democrats are calling six ministers to appear before a Riksdag committee. The reason is that they believe the government is not acting to counter the consequences of the war in the Middle East
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
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