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Ongoing Political Unrest in Norrköping

The Christian Democrats and The Liberals say no to The Moderate Party's proposal to continue governing Norrköping together, local media reports. On Friday, M announced that Sophia Jarl would be replaced as chair of the municipal council.
Ongoing Political Unrest in Norrköping

Sophia Jarl is dismissed in Norrköping

The Moderate Party is replacing Sophia Jarl as the chairman of the municipal council in Norrköping in order to be able to continue governing. .
Sophia Jarl is dismissed in Norrköping

"Monster Work" gets the go-ahead from the government

The Government says yes to a new sea-based wind farm on the west coast. Locally, The Moderate Party has warned that such "monstrosities" will lead to a "Liseberg at sea".
"Monster Work" gets the go-ahead from the government

The Government Ready to Change Amortization Requirements

Eases in both amortization requirements and mortgage ceiling – heavy economists are expected to propose in an inquiry on Monday. Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) says that he is ready to change the rules.
The Government Ready to Change Amortization Requirements

Kristersson's goal: Prime Minister until at least 2030

Ulf Kristersson sees good conditions for the Tidö cooperation to hold out throughout the 2020s. It's hardly a question that has gone awry, he says.
Kristersson's goal: Prime Minister until at least 2030

Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

Everything suggests that the election in Georgia did not go right, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). He also implies that Hungary is doing Russia's bidding.
Kristersson: "Outright cheating" in Georgia

So aid will be tied more closely to migration

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to strengthen the link between migration and aid policy. .
So aid will be tied more closely to migration

M Analysis after the Election: Must Show Backbone

The Moderate Party has difficulty attracting women and voters in metropolitan areas, according to the party's EU election analysis. "The Moderate Party should show heart, brain, and backbone", is the conclusion in the post-election analysis.
M Analysis after the Election: Must Show Backbone

Court stops interpreter fees in Blekinge

There will be no fees for interpreters at doctor's visits in Blekinge. The Administrative Court is now overturning the region's previous decision, citing a lack of legal support.
Court stops interpreter fees in Blekinge

Increased demand for plastic bags expected - the tax is abolished

On November 1, the tax on plastic carrier bags will be abolished. Retailers predict that more customers will start buying plastic bags again, but that many have grown accustomed to other alternatives.
Increased demand for plastic bags expected - the tax is abolished

Strömmer: Understands criticism of Åkesson

The guest list at Jimmie Åkesson's wedding may have damaged the police's fight against gang crime, according to the Police Union. Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) has understanding for the criticism against the SD leader.
Strömmer: Understands criticism of Åkesson

Shop employee shot in mall – one arrested

A store employee was shot and injured at the shopping center Kungsmässan in Kungsbacka on Sunday afternoon. Someone started running and people screamed hysterically and cried, says Louise Hansen, who was on the scene, to Göteborgs-Posten.
Shop employee shot in mall – one arrested

Sweden's Most Popular Prime Minister

Among all currently living prime ministers, the Moderate Fredrik Reinfeldt is the most popular, according to a new survey. The largest proportion of today's voters have him as their favorite, followed by Magdalena Andersson (S).
Sweden's Most Popular Prime Minister

The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

Parties participating in Palestine demonstrations must take responsibility for individuals who vandalize, says The Moderate Party's party secretary Karin Enström after the tomato attack on the foreign minister in parliament. Speaker Andreas Norlén calls the incident antidemocratic.
The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

The Social Democrats want to finance more teachers in the classroom

The Social Democrats propose three billion directed towards investments in more teachers in primary education. The goal is to finance an additional teacher in each classroom in year one, according to Åsa Westlund (S), education policy spokesperson.
The Social Democrats want to finance more teachers in the classroom

Voters Rank Law and Order as Top Priority

Law and order are the most important issues for voters, according to the voter barometer conducted by Indikator Opinion for [Ekot Sveriges radio](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/lag-och-ordning-viktigast-for-valjarna).
Voters Rank Law and Order as Top Priority

Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year

The red-green government in Stockholm will raise taxes in Stockholm city next year, writes in a debate article in Aftonbladet. According to the Social Democrats, the Green Party, and the Left Party, the increase will be 24 öre per hundred-lapp.
Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year

Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

Less than two years after taking office as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra is forced to resign, following sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. It is not the first time that a storm is brewing around the former M leader.
Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

Kinberg Batra's Crisis

County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra receives severe criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) for three disputed recruitments. Her actions testify to "nonchalance and a lack of respect" for the regulations in place to maintain trust in the public sector, according to the JO.
Kinberg Batra's Crisis

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

Sweden has once again said yes to the controversial EU legislative proposal "chat control". But the road to a finished law is still long and uncertain.
New Swedish yes to "chat control"

The Moderate Party presents new policy ahead of the 2026 election

The Moderate Party is to develop new economic policies to increase growth and raise the standard of living. The focus is primarily on the 2026 election.
The Moderate Party presents new policy ahead of the 2026 election

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

The Government has continued confidence in Governor Anna Kinberg Batra, who has received harsh criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Social Democrat Ida Karkiainen reacts even more strongly to Kinberg Batra's intention to stay on.
As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches

Mobile phones are too distracting and should not be used at all during the school day, including breaks and leisure time, according to the government and the Sweden Democrats. Now, an investigator will review a law change.
School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches

Now Kinberg Batra's future can be decided

Now comes the Parliamentary Ombudsman's (JO) decision on three recruitments made by Anna Kinberg Batra, Governor of Stockholm County. .
Now Kinberg Batra's future can be decided
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