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They demand that Jomshof should not return

Richard Jomshof (SD) was directly unfit as chairman of the Justice Committee and his time in the post has harmed Sweden, according to Ardalan Shekarabi (S), vice chairman of the committee. The Prime Minister has a direct responsibility for him sitting there and for ensuring that he does not return to the post.
They demand that Jomshof should not return

S pauses telephone sales of party lotteries

The Social Democrats are temporarily stopping telemarketing sales of party lottery tickets following Dagens Nyheter's exposé that they are being sold using dirty methods from Barcelona. Naturally, the assignment has not been to sell lottery tickets at any price, says group leader Lena Hallengren (S).
S pauses telephone sales of party lotteries

The Government is proposing three new billion kronor for healthcare

The Government wants to strengthen healthcare with two billion kronor in targeted grants in 2025. The budget also proposes an additional billion for shorter healthcare queues.
The Government is proposing three new billion kronor for healthcare

They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister. .
They can take over after Billström

Billström: Leaving when it's most fun

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) is leaving his post when the Riksdag opens next week. You should leave when it's most fun, he says to TT.
Billström: Leaving when it's most fun

SiS homes strengthened with 700 million

The Government wants to strengthen the closed youth care at SiS-homes with 700 million kronor in 2025. The money is intended to ensure that more young people get a place immediately, that security is strengthened and the living environment is improved.
SiS homes strengthened with 700 million

The Sweden Democrats are Backing Down and the Social Democrats are Increasing in New Poll

The Sweden Democrats' (SD) party leader Jimmie Åkesson is holding his traditional summer speech on Saturday at Slottsudden in his hometown of Sölvesborg. The day before, the party is backing down in a new voter survey, while both the Social Democrats (S) and The Moderate Party (M) are increasing.
The Sweden Democrats are Backing Down and the Social Democrats are Increasing in New Poll

The Sweden Democrats confirm: Increased reduction obligation next year

The Government proposes increased reduction obligation in the autumn budget, according to SVT. The Sweden Democrats confirm the information.
The Sweden Democrats confirm: Increased reduction obligation next year

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The Government estimates that they can invest 60 billion kronor in new reforms in the state budget for next year. Households can count on more money in their wallets.
The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

Opposition's concern about squandered budget

The opposition is worried that the government will "waste" the reform space of 60 billion kronor. Sweden needs a budget that helps ordinary families and gets the Swedish economy going, says Social Democrat Mikael Damberg.
Opposition's concern about squandered budget

Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

Between the parties, a tug-of-war is underway about what to focus on in the 2025 budget. Lowered taxes, infrastructure, education, the climate, healthcare, and crime prevention are on the negotiating table.
Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden

For the first time in over 50 years, Sweden has net emigration. The number of asylum applications and granted residence permits continues to decrease.
More emigrate than immigrate to Sweden

Sweden to Develop Plans for Mass Evacuation

Sweden needs to develop plans for mass evacuation to be used in the event of war. Geographical areas expected to be particularly vulnerable are now being identified.
Sweden to Develop Plans for Mass Evacuation

Russian economic "propaganda" to be mapped

The government does not want to spread a Putin narrative about the Russian economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference. Therefore, the government is giving the National Institute of Economic Research (KI) a task to create a more in-depth picture of Russia's economy.
Russian economic "propaganda" to be mapped

New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

It will be a moderate - but who? Already today, the government is presenting Sweden's next EU Commissioner. .
New Swedish EU Commissioner - Already Today

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

Totally, 12,950 people came and listened to the party leaders' speeches during this year's Almedalen Week. Which is an increase of around 2,000 people compared to last year's edition.
Stable public interest in party leader speeches

About the Tidö Cooperation: No Dance on Roses

The cooperation between the Tidö parties is no dance on roses – but it is necessary, says L-leader Johan Pehrson in his Almedals speech. The alternative is a red-green mess.
About the Tidö Cooperation: No Dance on Roses

Svantesson on high food prices: Poor competition

The Competition Authority's fresh report reveals unnecessarily high food prices. The competition is too weak in this sector, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Svantesson on high food prices: Poor competition

The Moderate Party wants to double the number of police cameras

The Moderate Party wants to double the number of police cameras to 5,000 over the coming years. We want to massively increase camera surveillance, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
The Moderate Party wants to double the number of police cameras

SVT and SR banned in Russia

BBC and SR banned by Russia, reports state news agency Ria. The two Swedish public service companies are on a long list of European media outlets that are prohibited.
SVT and SR banned in Russia

Moderate Party MP loses committee seat

The moderate MP Ellen Juntti loses her seat on the Civil Affairs Committee, reports Altinget. .
Moderate Party MP loses committee seat

Åkesson on the election result: "An unexpected event"

The Sweden Democrats fell back in the election to the EU Parliament – and went from being the third to the fourth largest party. The party leader Jimmie Åkesson is surprised over the election result.
Åkesson on the election result: "An unexpected event"

The Council in Norrtälje Collapses – The Liberals Jump Ship

After TV4's revelation about the Sweden Democrats' troll accounts, the Liberals are now pulling out of their cooperation with the SD in Norrtälje. The decision was made on Tuesday evening at the Liberals' extraordinary members' meeting in the municipality, according to several media outlets.
The Council in Norrtälje Collapses – The Liberals Jump Ship

Kristersson reported to Constitutional Committee over strömming statement

The Green Party is reporting the Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) and the Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) to the Constitutional Committee for statements about a trawling ban in the Baltic Sea. .
Kristersson reported to Constitutional Committee over strömming statement

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