In a recent report, the Climate Policy Council criticized the government's climate work - and MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster. Acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L) disagrees. "The government does not share the council's view," he says in a comment to TT.
Swedish politicsThe teenage deportations have once again caused a storm over migration policy - and yet another sitting government has changed its mind. Swedish politicians have made sharp turns in immigration policy for decades. A strong opinion can make a government back down, says migration researcher Andrea Spehar at the University of Gothenburg.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats' spokesperson on labour market policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, is open to the possibility that the party could sit in a future government with the Moderates, writes Di.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not intend to suggest to voters that they should support either L or any other party. He told TT that urging voters to support a particular party basically does not work.
Swedish politicsThe Liberals are now putting everything into attracting supporters. But there is a rush to raise their poll numbers to prevent voters from seeing their vote as wasted. The upturn needs to come soon, in April or May. Otherwise, it looks very difficult, says political scientist Annika Fredén.
Swedish politicsThe Liberals' turnaround toward the Sweden Democrats opens the door to support votes and an opportunity to pursue substantive policy, believes political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties have agreed on a solution for the so-called teenage deportations. There is no answer yet on exactly how it will work, but, pending new legislation, the Migration Board will pause the deportations.
SwedenYoung people under the age of 15 should not be allowed on social media, the Moderates believe, and the party leader now wants to see a clear age limit. It should be at least as strict as Systembolaget's checks requiring customers to be 20, says Moderate leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Swedish politicsEurope as a whole is moving toward an increasingly restrictive stance on migration. However, in some respects Sweden's migration policy differs from that of other countries.
SwedenFor 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. When the matter was debated in Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson promised new measures. "I am hopeful but sobered," says Ulla-Lena Lindqvist.
Swedish politicsThe government has decided on a Swedish AI strategy - which, among other things, involves developing a Swedish-language model that reflects Swedish values.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
SwedenThe 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. Future generations will have to pay, Council Chairman Lars Heikensten says.
BusinessThere 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.
SwedenThe Sweden Democrats' top candidate in Sölvesborg is pouting after making controversial statements about Ukraine and Russia.
SwedenThe 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. Damberg said it was a testament to irresponsible economic policy.
BusinessAsylum 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.
SwedenElisabeth Thand Ringqvist wants Sweden to switch from the krona to the euro. But the Center leader does not want a referendum on the issue.
SwedenThe 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).
Swedish politicsRichard 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 politicsThe 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.
BusinessThere 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. "We want a quick investigation that ensures that mining in alum shale cannot take place without the municipalities' approval," said Minister of Climate and Environment Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
Swedish politicsOne 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.
Swedish politicsJimmie 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.
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