Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. And the parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters. In close contests, they can be completely decisive, says Mattias Karlsson (SD).
Swedish politics"The red-green alternative is a threat that has not yet been sewn up." This is how Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson explains that the red-greens have a large lead over the Tidö parties, 100 days before the election.
Swedish politicsFor the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties have a tough uphill battle ahead of the election race. And for the Liberals, it looks like it will be really tough to clear the parliamentary threshold. "If I were to bet money, I would bet that the Liberals will be eliminated," says political science professor Jonas Hinnfors.
Swedish politicsThe red-green parties - S, V and MP - would have their own majority if there were an election today, according to Statistics Sweden's major party sympathy survey. The Liberals would be forced out of parliament.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to lower the minimum age for purchasing beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content under 22 percent from Systembolaget to 18.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is commenting on a suspended SD member who, according to several media outlets, is suspected of child pornography offences.
Swedish politicsSwedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. The parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters. In close contests, it is a completely decisive group, says Mattias Karlsson (SD).
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to make monthly public transport passes a tax-free benefit for workers.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties have agreed on a "valve" to stop further so-called teenage deportations. The bills also apply to those who have already received deportation orders and who have left Sweden since last year.
SwedenThe Moderates want more people to be able to own their own apartments. At Järva Week, a proposal called "the right to buy" is being presented.
Swedish politicsIt looks increasingly unlikely that the Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson will become prime minister after the election. As the opinion polls now show, that looks very unrealistic, because the Moderates are so small, says Conservative leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist in an interview with Ekot on Saturday.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to use culture to prevent crime and extremism - and give the Swedish Council for Crime Prevention the task of producing data.
EntertainmentThe Moderates are heading to the polls promising to save and equip the country's shooting ranges. Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, told TT that the shooting ranges are important "in light of the serious security situation."
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to establish a drone defense force of thousands of people trained in defense. Calling it a natural next step in building the world's best total defense, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister of Civil Defense, said at a press conference.
Swedish politicsSweden Democrats MP Rashid Farivar believes the party made a mistake when it allowed two disqualified members to vote. The opposition welcomes his statement but wants an apology from the Sweden Democrats' leadership.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties say no to a proposal to retake the vote that triggered the balance-of-power chaos in the Riksdag. The Riksdag majority was cheated out of that vote by the Sweden Democrats (SD). "It's so anti-democratic," says the Center Party's Niels Paarup-Petersen.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats want Systembolaget to be open on Sundays. If you vote for SD, we will push for those issues, Jimmie Åkesson tells SVT.
SwedenM leader Ulf Kristersson pressed S leader Magdalena Andersson on taxes during the party leaders' debate and asked what increases there would be in the event of a red-green election victory. "Someone else who is very rich should pay for everything," Kristersson said.
Swedish politicsMigration Minister Johan Forssell (M) is open to allowing teenagers with deportation orders to stay in Sweden. "I would like to find a solution for that group as well," he tells Aftonbladet.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties are losing support and the red-greens are pulling away, according to the SVT/Verian May poll.
SwedenPeople convicted of rape or other serious sexual crimes should not be able to obtain Swedish citizenship, according to a new proposal from the Moderate Party.
Swedish politicsThe government is moving forward with a ban on profit distribution for the first five years for newly established independent schools. Profit distribution will also be limited in the event of a change of ownership or if the school has quality deficiencies.
Swedish politicsThe arrest of Foxtrot leader Mohamed "Moewgli" Mohdi in Tunisia is the result of determined efforts, according to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M).
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