Norwegian politicians back making 24-hour alcohol service permanent
The expanded serving permits during the World Cup have been a success, according to Norwegian politicians. Venstre wants to make the change permanent.
World
Government gives SEK 120 million in new support for child vaccinations
The government is providing SEK 120 million to the global vaccine alliance Gavi. The money will help vaccinate children under five against whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria.
Swedish politics
Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns
There is little room for ambitious election promises in the next term, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. Despite this, the parties are making a string of billion-kronor proposals.
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EU Pushes Migrant Return Hubs Outside Europe as Frederiksen Calls for Harder Line
"We'll fix it," said Angela Merkel and opened the door to hundreds of thousands in crisis-hit Europe during the refugee crisis. Ten years later, the winds are blowing in a very different direction. "Too many foreigners in Europe," says Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
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Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children
The Moderates are promising all working parents of young children a special parental tax deduction. This is intended to give more people slightly more financial breathing room, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish politics
Constructive talks with Taliban in Brussels
The Taliban called the talks with EU representatives in Brussels "constructive and historic." But there is a lot of criticism - and from the EU side there has been almost total silence.
World
Ebba Busch: Election win in danger for the blue-yellow team
KD leader Ebba Busch does not want to continue cutting taxes for high-income earners. She believes ordinary families must be the winners going forward. The next four years will not be years of heavy tax cuts.
Swedish politics
The Moderates' three main election promises
The Moderates' big election promises can be boiled down to more money left in workers' pockets, shorter healthcare queues and criminals being jailed. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says he thinks the economy and security will be the really big issues in deciding the election.
Swedish politics
Moderates open to double punishment for violence in close relationships
The Moderates are campaigning on tougher penalties for men's violence against women. They want to investigate double punishment for gross violations of women's privacy.
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Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines
Jimmie Åkesson has several new red lines if the Tidö parties win the election: no deterioration in unemployment benefits and health insurance, and an expanded dental care reform. Now that we have such low immigration, we have the opportunity to start healing the country again.
Swedish politics
Moderates promise tax cut of up to 1,000 kronor
The Moderates are promising up to 1,000 kronor through an enhanced earned-income tax credit in the next term. "It's one of our biggest election promises," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
Business
SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle
For the first time this year, SVT's big final debate ahead of the parliamentary election will not be broadcast from Stockholm. “Our ambition is to reflect all of Sweden,” SVT's program director Michael Kucera tells TT.
TV & film
Simona Mohamsson on abolishing prison sentences for 13-year-olds: No easy question
Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson is commenting on the announcement to abolish prison sentences for 13-year-olds. "We have had a system of set-offs that has broken down, which has brought the entire work of the Riksdag to a standstill," she says.
Swedish politics
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.
Sweden
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.
Swedish politics
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.
Sweden
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. Now both sides are blaming each other.
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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.
Business
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. In total, this involves savings of 70 billion kronor, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
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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".
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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.
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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.
Swedish politics
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.
Business
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.
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