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Svantesson: There are 11.5 billion kronor for investments
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Svantesson: There are 11.5 billion kronor for investments

The Government will submit proposals and reforms equivalent to 11. 5 billion kronor in the spring amending budget, which will be presented simultaneously with the spring budget proposal
Svantesson: "I see a modern war economy before me"
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Svantesson: "I see a modern war economy before me"

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) sees a "modern war economy" ahead of her when the defense is to be strengthened in Europe and Sweden and Ukraine are supported.
Trade ahead of crisis meeting: No Swedish phenomenon
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Trade ahead of crisis meeting: No Swedish phenomenon

Representatives of the food industry, who are invited to next week's crisis meeting, believe that they are already doing everything they can – and hope for understanding. It is not a Swedish phenomenon, says Karin Brynell, CEO of Svensk Dagligvaruhandel
The Moderate Party wants to increase compensation for conscripts
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The Moderate Party wants to increase compensation for conscripts

The Government will present a plan forward for the financing of the defense in the spring budget, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. He also announces that The Moderate Party wants to increase the daily allowance for conscripts – but only as compensation for inflation
The Government wants civil conscription in healthcare
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The Government wants civil conscription in healthcare

Already this fall, the National Board of Health and Welfare will submit its analysis of what a civil duty in healthcare could look like in the event of war.
SD Top Wants to See L in Government in 2026
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SD Top Wants to See L in Government in 2026

The Sweden Democrats' Henrik Vinge, chairman of the Riksdag's Justice Committee, wants and believes that The Liberals will sit in government with the Sweden Democrats after the 2026 election. If the Tidö parties receive voters' support again
Richard Herrey quits as head of cultural center
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Richard Herrey quits as head of cultural center

Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB
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Liberal top politician leaves parliament – joins MSB

The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense
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The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense

The Riksdag's opposition parties are open to EU countries being able to borrow for defense buildup. It will entail a tremendous amount of money, but what is the alternative, says Center Party leader Muharrem Demirok
The Government Will Not Sell More State-Owned Companies
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The Government Will Not Sell More State-Owned Companies

The Government will not sell any more state-owned companies before the parliamentary election in 2026, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
V and MP: The fundamental problem is the market school
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V and MP: The fundamental problem is the market school

The government's investigator wants to scrap the F-grade and see a grading scale with ten steps. The Left Party appreciates the proposals, but believes that the fundamental problem remains
The grade F can be scrapped – final exams are introduced
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The grade F can be scrapped – final exams are introduced

In a few years, students may receive grades on a new ten-point scale, without today's harsh F as failed. Moreover, national tests will have greater weight – the results of special final exams will be included in the final grade
Environmental Zone in Stockholm Does Not Break the Law
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Environmental Zone in Stockholm Does Not Break the Law

The Administrative Court does not believe that the red-green government's approval of an environmental zone in central Stockholm violates the law. The Court therefore dismisses the appeals that have been made
Parties open to more money for defence
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Parties open to more money for defence

Sweden's defence budget may need to grow further. Several parties are open to investing more money
Liberal Profile Switches Party and Leaves Parliament
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Liberal Profile Switches Party and Leaves Parliament

Internal discontent in the SD over stricter gun laws
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Internal discontent in the SD over stricter gun laws

The internal criticism is growing within the Sweden Democrats after the party leadership has agreed with the government to tighten the gun laws following the mass shooting in Örebro. Heavy SD-representatives call the decision naive and want it to be reconsidered
After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws
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After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to ban hunters from having semi-automatic weapons of military type, such as AR-15. The suitability testing of individuals who want to have a gun license will also be tightened
Minister for Migration Forssell: Stricter requirements for citizenship - from day one
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Minister for Migration Forssell: Stricter requirements for citizenship - from day one

The requirements for becoming a Swedish citizen should be tightened. But Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (M) wants to go further than the investigator – and skip transitional rules
Politician: A Welcome Conflict for Liljestrand
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Politician: A Welcome Conflict for Liljestrand

After the speech at the Gothenburg Film Festival, Parisa Liljestrand (M) is "at war" with the film industry. But for her, the conflict is welcome, according to Timbro publisher Andreas Johansson Heinö
New Parliamentary Ombudsman Complaint about Landerholm
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New Parliamentary Ombudsman Complaint about Landerholm

The Green Party is reporting the Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Constitutional Committee. The party wants it to be investigated whether the Prime Minister's friendship with security adviser Henrik Landerholm has influenced the Government Offices not to report him to the police for his carelessness with classified documents
Lowering the age of criminal responsibility divides the parties
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Lowering the age of criminal responsibility divides the parties

Lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years for serious crimes, proposes the government's investigator Gunnel Lindberg. Social development makes it impossible to sit idly by and do nothing, she says
The Centre Party Reports Prime Minister Kristersson to the Constitutional Committee
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The Centre Party Reports Prime Minister Kristersson to the Constitutional Committee

Municipal leaders receive millions - after scandal
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Municipal leaders receive millions - after scandal

The local top politicians in Alingsås – Simon Waern (S) and Daniel Filipsson (The Moderate Party) – are leaving their respective parties. At the same time, it is clear that both will receive millions in golden parachutes, according to Alingsås Tidning
Reporting the S-Leader to the Constitutional Committee
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Reporting the S-Leader to the Constitutional Committee

The Moderate Party reports S-leader Magdalena Andersson, formerly among others Finance Minister, to the Constitutional Committee (KU). The party believes that there are question marks surrounding the AP funds' investments in the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt
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