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Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting
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Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting

The Riksdag's clearing system has collapsed after the Sweden Democrats' "foul play," the opposition claims. The Moderates agree
Swedish citizenship requirements tightened without transitional rules
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Swedish citizenship requirements tightened without transitional rules

Requirements for obtaining Swedish citizenship will be tightened from June 6, even for those who have already applied. The opposition's demand for transitional rules was voted down in the Riksdag
Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying
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Tobé wants EU law against cyberbullying

The largest party group in the European Parliament wants to see a common EU law against cyberbullying.
Right-wing profile: Can no longer vote for Moderates
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Right-wing profile: Can no longer vote for Moderates

Right-winger Mats Svegfors believes the Moderates have betrayed their tradition and ideals. The party's view of humanity, he believes, has changed
Government to invest 400 million in Malmbanan railway
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Government to invest 400 million in Malmbanan railway

The government has decided to invest 400 million to increase capacity on the Malmbanan railway. The investment is part of the new infrastructure plan
Confidence boost for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson among Tidö voters, SVT/Verian poll finds
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Confidence boost for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson among Tidö voters, SVT/Verian poll finds

Trust in Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson has increased slightly following a swing toward the Sweden Democrats, according to an opinion poll by SVT/Verian.
Industry says gasoline shortage is not on the map
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Industry says gasoline shortage is not on the map

Rationing of gasoline and diesel will not be necessary. Anyone planning a car holiday this summer need not worry
Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall
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Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall

The Moderates are challenging the Red-Green parties to a debate ahead of the elections this fall.
Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government
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Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government

KD leader Ebba Busch will demand quota-free parental leave if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. Gender Equality Minister Nina Larsson (L) says Busch is "completely off
KD demands abolishing all paternity leave in new government
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KD demands abolishing all paternity leave in new government

The Christian Democrats (KD) will demand quota-free parental insurance if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. State healthcare is also on the list of demands
Kristersson on tax on prostitution raises questions
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Kristersson on tax on prostitution raises questions

I understand that it raises some questions about taxation. This is what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says about the case in which a woman was required to pay 42,000 kronor in tax on money linked to the purchase of sex
Nicola Clase appointed new Swedish ambassador to the United States
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Nicola Clase appointed new Swedish ambassador to the United States

The government has appointed Nicola Clase as the new Swedish ambassador to the United States.
Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive
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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive

The Social Democrats are calling six ministers to appear before a Riksdag committee. The reason is that they believe the government is not acting to counter the consequences of the war in the Middle East
SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof
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SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) claims that the Swedish economy is “Trump-proof. ” The Social Democratic Party (SD) disagrees
The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes
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The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to borrow money to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and to fund electricity subsidies. The spring budget includes unfunded proposals totaling SEK 7
Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout
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Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout

Hungarians are now voting in a parliamentary election that could spell the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Voter turnout looks set to be a record high
State becomes majority owner of new nuclear power company Videberg Kraft
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State becomes majority owner of new nuclear power company Videberg Kraft

The state will become the majority owner of the new nuclear power company Videberg Kraft, which will build new, smaller reactors at Ringhals. The government proposes that the state own 60 percent
Moderate profile Kristoffer Tamsons leaves politics - becomes CEO of Swedish Construction Companies' Federation
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Moderate profile Kristoffer Tamsons leaves politics - becomes CEO of Swedish Construction Companies' Federation

Kristoffer Tamsons, the Moderate Party's group leader in the Stockholm Region and opposition regional councilor, is leaving politics after the elections this fall.
This is how parties will reach young people - TikTok elections await
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This is how parties will reach young people - TikTok elections await

In September, as many as half a million first-time voters will go to the polls. Now, the parties are honing their strategies to reach them
Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid
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Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid

There is great irritation among the Christian Democrats and the Liberals after the Moderates promised that the Sweden Democrats would be given responsibility for migration and integration issues in a possible government after the election. It is stupid to lock that in before you have even negotiated policy, says a central source
Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson
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Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson

A Tidö government with SD would make Ulf Kristersson a weak prime minister, claims Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. "It is obvious that Jimmie Åkesson is holding the baton," she says
The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)
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The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)

The Moderates will allow the Sweden Democrats (SD) into government if the Tidö parties win the election this fall. The SD is promised responsibility for at least migration and integration issues
Currents in KU: Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer admits violence motivated a higher tempo
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Currents in KU: Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer admits violence motivated a higher tempo

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) admits that the government deviated from the consultation period when introducing security zones.
Green light for Nobel Center - building permit approved
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Green light for Nobel Center - building permit approved

The building permit for the new Nobel Center in Stockholm was approved in a vote on Thursday, reports SVT News Culture.
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