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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.
Prime Minister Kristersson starts podcast, answers listener questions
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Prime Minister Kristersson starts podcast, answers listener questions

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has launched his own podcast. In "Call the Prime Minister", the public can have their questions answered directly
M wants to stop Russian hard rockers, says it is inappropriate
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M wants to stop Russian hard rockers, says it is inappropriate

The hard rock band Slaughter To Prevail is spreading Russian propaganda, according to the Nordic Ukraine Forum. Now M wants to stop the group from performing in Stockholm on Friday, SVT Kulturnyheterna reports
New opinion poll shock for the Liberals - very serious number
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New opinion poll shock for the Liberals - very serious number

The Liberals (L) are shaken by a catastrophic new figure in the opinion polls - a record low of 1. 4 percent
The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government
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The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government

The Center Party is going into the election this fall with the goal of replacing the Tidö government and, at the same time, drawing red lines on the question of government formation. "We will never accept a government with the Left Party," says Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
Moderates propose mandatory outdoor recreation days once a semester for all grades in primary school
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Moderates propose mandatory outdoor recreation days once a semester for all grades in primary school

The Moderates want to introduce mandatory outdoor recreation days once a semester for all grades in primary school.
Government plan to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 dismissed as completely incorrect
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Government plan to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 dismissed as completely incorrect

The government's plan to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years is a wrong proposal without scientific support, say children's rights organizations and the Swedish Bar Association. This is a major departure in terms of children's rights, says children's rights lawyer Li Melander
Frederiksen and Løkke are racing in public opinion polls
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Frederiksen and Løkke are racing in public opinion polls

The threats to Greenland have resulted in a significant boost for the Danish parties that have been at the forefront of the crisis.
Social Democrats ask KU to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget
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Social Democrats ask KU to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget

The Social Democrats want the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) has presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget.
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