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Jessica Stegrud Responds to Criticism Over Controversial Tweet
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Jessica Stegrud Responds to Criticism Over Controversial Tweet

SD leader Jessica Stegrud is now responding to the criticism against her controversial post on X, in connection with the debate about Sweden's cultural canon. She calls it a "poorly phrased tweet” that was not meant to offend anyone
Liberals' National Meeting on Sweden Democrats Sparks Political Debate
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Liberals' National Meeting on Sweden Democrats Sparks Political Debate

The parties are now raising the tone and sharpening their profiles ahead of next year's election. Here are the hottest political events ahead
Norway Election Poll: Red-Greens Lead as Høyre Faces Historic Low
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Norway Election Poll: Red-Greens Lead as Høyre Faces Historic Low

The Social Democrats with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre continue to receive strong support in the last major opinion poll before the Norwegian election. The red-greens appear to be heading for a majority, while Høyre, Norway's equivalent to The Moderate Party, is struggling with the worst figures in 16 years
Mohamsson Criticizes Busch's Call to Move Swedish Embassy to Jerusalem
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Mohamsson Criticizes Busch's Call to Move Swedish Embassy to Jerusalem

The Liberals' leader Simona Mohamsson criticizes the statement from the Christian Democrats' leader Ebba Busch that the Christian Democrats want to move Sweden's embassy to Jerusalem.
Carl Bildt Joins Church Election in Support Role
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Carl Bildt Joins Church Election in Support Role

The Moderate Party member and former Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt is running in the church election. But it is not primarily to be elected
Moderate Party Supports EU Asylum List with Far-Right Collaboration
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Moderate Party Supports EU Asylum List with Far-Right Collaboration

The EU's conservative party group is ready to take help from the far-right to quickly get through a first EU list of "safe countries" in asylum contexts.
Norway's Høyre Faces Lowest Poll Numbers in 15 Years Before Election
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Norway's Høyre Faces Lowest Poll Numbers in 15 Years Before Election

With less than a week left until the election, Norway's equivalent to The Moderate Party, Høyre, is threatened by a fiasco. The party is falling further in the latest measurement – to the lowest figure in over 15 years
Swedish Government Proposes Halving Food VAT from April
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Swedish Government Proposes Halving Food VAT from April

Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles
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Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles

Jimmie Åkesson wants to see life imprisonment for pedophiles who commit sexual offenses against children – or that they castrate themselves. It is a matter that we will go to the election on, said the SD leader to TT in connection with his summer speech in Sölvesborg
Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses
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Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses

Over 180 politicians have let taxpayers foot the bill for the parties' activities and parties, shows a DN-examination. Half of them are Christian Democrats
Social Democrats Criticize Government's Efforts on Gang Violence
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Social Democrats Criticize Government's Efforts on Gang Violence

The Social Democrats want to call the Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) and the National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh to the Justice Committee. They believe that the government has failed to fulfill its promise to combat the gangs
Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization
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Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization

Households are prioritized when the government negotiates the state budget for 2026. Reduced tax, increased child allowance and reduced food VAT are being discussed
Swedish Economy to Recover with Family-Focused Budget Boost
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Swedish Economy to Recover with Family-Focused Budget Boost

The Government predicts better times next year, with a GDP growth of 3 percent. An expansive budget, with money for families and more for those who work, will help the Swedish economy to recover
Ebba Busch Faces Constitutional Review Over Israel Policy Remarks
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Ebba Busch Faces Constitutional Review Over Israel Policy Remarks

Green party reports The Christian Democrats' Ebba Busch to the Constitutional Committee after her statements about the government's Israel policy and wants her actions to be examined, reports Expressen.
Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy
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Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy

Swedish households continue to hold tight to their wallets – and that dampens the economy. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) therefore does not rule out that the government may need to revise down its growth forecast once again
Investigator Proposes Doubling Conscripts' Daily Allowance
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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
Moderate Party Shuts Down AI Service After Controversial Greetings
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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
Denmark Calls for Stronger EU to Tackle Shared Challenges
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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
Moderate Party's Plan to Abolish Thesis Faces Criticism
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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
Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden
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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
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate
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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
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025
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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.
Simona Mohamsson to Be Named Minister for School and Integration
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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
Svantesson: Young Swedes Losing Faith in Future Amid Challenges
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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
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