All parties in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) support a proposal to introduce a law to stop the so-called teenage deportations. But passing such a law could take time, and how it will be designed remains unclear.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats (SD) have failed to win Finance Committee support for extending tax cuts on petrol and diesel. The proposal was unrealistic, says Mikael Damberg (S).
BusinessEU countries approve an effort to train Lebanon’s army and security forces.
WorldThe Left Party is reporting the ministers for foreign affairs and justice to the Committee on the Constitution (the parliamentary oversight committee) over their handling of the trial of journalist Joakim Medin.
Swedish politicsThe red-green parties will summon Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and the Swedish Migration Agency to the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) to ask questions about the deportation of teenagers.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M, the Moderate Party) says he regrets US President Donald Trump’s deal with Russia on diesel deliveries.
Swedish politicsA delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited Sweden’s Ministry of Justice this week, Expressen reports.
SwedenA new compromise proposal in the EU’s major budget battle includes a cut - but “only” by 8 percent. “Still unreasonable,” Sweden says.
BusinessSweden will participate with Jas 39 Gripen aircraft in NATO's annual Steadfast Noon exercise, the government announced in a press release.
Swedish politicsThis year’s Nobel Peace Prize goes to human rights lawyer Navi Pillay. “Truly well-deserved,” says former UN Deputy Secretary-General and former Swedish Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson.
WorldThe red-green parties S, V, C and MP have agreed that Sweden will push to suspend the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. The government has been outmaneuvered, says Morgan Johansson (S), the party’s foreign policy spokesperson.
WorldThe Swedish economy is growing faster than expected, according to the caretaker government’s new forecast. Growth this year is now estimated at 3.0 percent, up from 2.5 percent in the previous forecast in August. The next government will inherit “a very beautifully set table,” says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M, the Moderate Party).
BusinessThe red-green parties may be about to change Sweden’s position on Israel and demand that the EU freeze its trade agreement with the country. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says that would not be appropriate right now.
Swedish politicsSD has been perceived as a centre-right party, while ministers from the Moderates (M) and Christian Democrats (KD) have been able to take credit for reforms pushed by the Sweden Democrats (SD). This is why SD lost the election, according to party leader Jimmie Åkesson.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats have now presented their proposal to prevent what they call a “shock increase” in fuel prices. But it is unclear whether they will get enough support from other parties.
BusinessThe government wants to make permanent the temporary legislation on teenage deportations. “We all agree that we should help this group,” says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M).
Swedish politicsSweden will send the US-made Patriot air defense system and Swedish personnel to Poland to protect Rzeszów Airport. The airport is used, among other things, to transfer and transport military equipment to Ukraine.
SwedenSeveral of the Sweden Democrats’ leading representatives in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) are getting new assignments. There is no dissatisfaction with anyone, says the party’s outgoing group leader, Linda Lindberg.
Swedish politicsThe trial in Turkey against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been postponed for the fourth time. The court in Istanbul announced this, Dagens ETC writes. The proceedings have been widely condemned by press freedom organizations - and the EU Parliament has demanded that the prosecution be dropped. "It's not fun. I want an end to it," Joakim Medin told SVT.
Swedish politicsSwedish fighter jets will participate in a NATO operation in Poland to help protect NATO's eastern flank, the government announced in a press release.
Swedish politicsAlmost three weeks after the election, there is not even a rough sketch for a government. The parties seem as locked behind their red lines as on election night. And the Speaker needs to think a little more about who should be given the task of trying to form a government.
Swedish politicsThe interests of the Sami should be given special weight when weighed against other national interests - such as mines and wind power. The Riksdag and government should also immediately issue an apology to older Sami who were forced into nomadic schools or workhouses as children, urges the Truth Commission for the Sami People.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates' support is rising and the lead over the Sweden Democrats is growing, according to DN/Ipso's first voter barometer after the election.
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