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Investigator Proposes Doubling Conscripts' Daily Allowance

The daily allowance for conscripts is increased from 146 to 288 kronor. Former professional officers and reserve officers will be able to be called in until the year they turn 70, an increase from today's 47 years.
Investigator Proposes Doubling Conscripts' Daily Allowance

Moderate Party Shuts Down AI Service After Controversial Greetings

The Moderate Party's new AI service with personal greetings from the Prime Minister lacked limitations. Now it is being shut down, after "Kristersson" greeted Hitler, reports TV4 News.
Moderate Party Shuts Down AI Service After Controversial Greetings

Denmark Calls for Stronger EU to Tackle Shared Challenges

An increased EU budget may be required when the EU must become stronger. The message comes from Denmark when the country now takes over as the presiding country.
Denmark Calls for Stronger EU to Tackle Shared Challenges

Moderate Party's Plan to Abolish Thesis Faces Criticism

By abolishing the thesis on certain educations, those who educate themselves within shortage occupations can get out into work faster, according to a working group within The Moderate Party. But from a trade union perspective, the anger over the proposal is great.
Moderate Party's Plan to Abolish Thesis Faces Criticism

Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden

The government's investigator does not see that a national begging ban is needed. The Moderate Party and Sweden Democrats have previously demanded such a ban – and for SD, that line remains.
Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden

Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

The Social Democrat and former Minister for Social Affairs Annika Strandhäll has decided to leave politics. Strandhäll has over the years been one of the party's most combative politicians, and her statements in social media have often led to heated debates and criticism.
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches. .
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Simona Mohamsson to Be Named Minister for School and Integration

On Saturday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) will present the government's new ministers. According to sources to Ekot in Sveriges Radio, The Liberals' newly elected party leader Simona Mohamsson will become minister for school and integration.
Simona Mohamsson to Be Named Minister for School and Integration

Svantesson: Young Swedes Losing Faith in Future Amid Challenges

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) says that something has broken in Sweden and that young people have lost faith in the future. Sweden is in many ways fantastic, but there is something that grates, she says in her Almedalen speech.
Svantesson: Young Swedes Losing Faith in Future Amid Challenges

Sweden Democrats and Moderate Party Clash Over Historical Controversies

The Sweden Democrats have a murky past, writes Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) on X. ”It would be fitting with a bit of humility”, responds SD leader Jimmie Åkesson.
Sweden Democrats and Moderate Party Clash Over Historical Controversies

Anna-Karin Hatt Urges New Government to Prioritize Climate Action

The Centre Party's Anna-Karin Hatt demands that the next government strengthens Sweden's climate work. In her Almedalen speech, she promises to bring down any government that lowers the climate ambitions.
Anna-Karin Hatt Urges New Government to Prioritize Climate Action

Kristersson Urges Diplomacy Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions

The Government is following the development of events hour by hour after the weekend's attacks on Iran's nuclear power plants, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) in the EU Committee. .
Kristersson Urges Diplomacy Amid Iran Nuclear Tensions

Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

The nominating committee presents Simona Mohamsson as a candidate to take over the party leader role for The Liberals. After several heavy names are said to have declined, the 30-year-old is faced with a major challenge.
Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget.
Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

The EU Commission's proposal on "greenwashing" risks being laid down after two years of negotiations, after withdrawn support from the conservative party group EPP. .
EU Greenwashing Proposal Faces Rejection After EPP Withdraws Support

Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms

At the same time as The Liberals' electoral committee on Wednesday is expected to present its proposal for a new party leader, the voters' support for the party lands lower than ever before. .
Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms

Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

The Government wants to lower the requirement for how large a cash contribution is needed for a housing loan and abolish the extra amortization requirement. Private economists from several different banks give a thumbs up but at the same time raise a warning finger for new borrowers.
Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Ilya Salmanzadeh receives the government's music export prize. The star producer is the man behind famous hit songs with Ariana Grande, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran.
Ilya Salmanzadeh Wins Government Music Export Prize

Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

All companies with fewer than 3000 employees should be exempt from the requirements in the EU's new sustainability directive, CSR, believes Swedish EU parliament member Jörgen Warborn (The Moderate Party). .
Swedish Fishery Faces EU Environmental Criticism

Ulrica Schenström, Former State Secretary, Dies at 52

Former State Secretary Ulrica Schenström has passed away after a period of illness. This is announced by the think tank Fores where she was active.
Ulrica Schenström, Former State Secretary, Dies at 52

Government Plans to Relax Coastal Protection Rules

Under tomorrow's day, the government will decide on an investigation that will come up with proposals to further ease the existing coastal protection. This says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) during a press conference.
Government Plans to Relax Coastal Protection Rules

Centre Party Sees Continued Growth in Latest SVT/Veri Poll

The Center Party's support in the opinion continues to rise and the party is the one that is growing the most in SVT/Veri's latest voter barometer. .
Centre Party Sees Continued Growth in Latest SVT/Veri Poll

Dousa Criticizes Green Party Amid Calls for Resignation Over Unrwa Handling

Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) hits back at the Green party's demands for him to resign due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa. ”I work day and night to ensure that more families in Gaza can benefit from Swedish support”, says Dousa in a written comment.
Dousa Criticizes Green Party Amid Calls for Resignation Over Unrwa Handling

Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa.
Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling
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