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Swedes abroad on track for record vote as humid climates disrupt postal ballots
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Swedes abroad on track for record vote as humid climates disrupt postal ballots

The number of votes from Swedes living abroad appears to be higher than usual in the upcoming election. At the same time, the adhesive on the envelopes is causing problems for Swedes in more humid countries
Government orders stronger maternal and child health care after safety gaps found by Ivo
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Government orders stronger maternal and child health care after safety gaps found by Ivo

Patient safety in maternal healthcare, childbirth care and aftercare must be strengthened - based on deficiencies identified by the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo).
Kristersson says he believes he will remain prime minister after the election
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Kristersson says he believes he will remain prime minister after the election

The Moderates have momentum, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during a square meeting in Kristianstad. If he had to guess, he will keep his post as prime minister after the election
Liberals rise to 3.0% but remain below threshold in new poll
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Liberals rise to 3.0% but remain below threshold in new poll

The Liberals are moving forward in voter opinion, but are still below the parliamentary threshold, according to a new opinion poll conducted by Verian for SVT. The Social Democrats are retreating - but the opposition has a clear lead, according to the poll
Kristersson says SD official must be fired if pro-Russian claims are true
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Kristersson says SD official must be fired if pro-Russian claims are true

The SD official who, according to the magazine Expo, spread pro-Russian information must be fired if the information is true, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) told Aftonbladet. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson says it is not something that "the party was aware of"
Government orders crackdown on fake foster homes in Sweden
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Government orders crackdown on fake foster homes in Sweden

The Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo) and other authorities are tasked by the government with identifying operations that are described as family homes - but which in practice are HVB homes operated without a permit.
What the parties want to do for your wallet ahead of the election
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What the parties want to do for your wallet ahead of the election

Here are some of the parties’ promises ahead of the election to strengthen household finances.
Parties shower households with election pledges, but economists warn of a downside
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Parties shower households with election pledges, but economists warn of a downside

The parties are pouring billions into the election campaign to support voters' wallets. But many economists are critical
Russian ambassador rejects allegations after drone incident in Germany, calls it a provocation
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Russian ambassador rejects allegations after drone incident in Germany, calls it a provocation

The Russian embassy rejects allegations of Russian involvement in the incident involving an explosive-laden drone at Leipzig/Halle airport in Germany on August 4. This comes after the Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador on Tuesday
Kristersson: Sweden Democrats will not get 12 ministerial posts
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Kristersson: Sweden Democrats will not get 12 ministerial posts

The Sweden Democrats will not get 12 ministerial posts in a Moderate-led government, M leader Ulf Kristersson told SVT Nyheter.
Sweden records lowest asylum numbers since 1985 as parties split over future migration policy
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Sweden records lowest asylum numbers since 1985 as parties split over future migration policy

MP, V and C want to accept more quota refugees, and the entire opposition, including S, wants to relax the rules for family immigration. The Tidö parties warn of a return to a more generous refugee policy if the red-greens win the election
Parties spell out their immigration and integration proposals
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Parties spell out their immigration and integration proposals

Here are the parties' most important proposals and promises on immigration and integration.
Tidö parties present united front as Sweden moves to criminalise gang membership
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Tidö parties present united front as Sweden moves to criminalise gang membership

The government and the Sweden Democrats showed a united front at a press conference after the recent row within the Tidö Partnership. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson and KD leader Ebba Busch stood side by side again
Activist convicted of gross defamation after posting names and photos of sex offenders on social media
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Activist convicted of gross defamation after posting names and photos of sex offenders on social media

A well-known activist who posted the names and pictures of convicted sex offenders on social media has been convicted by the Stockholm District Court of gross defamation. The sentence is a suspended sentence and a fine
Sweden calls Ben-Gvir’s actions reprehensible, but EU sanctions on Israel remain blocked
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Sweden calls Ben-Gvir’s actions reprehensible, but EU sanctions on Israel remain blocked

"Reprehensible," is Sweden's assessment of the actions of Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. But EU sanctions are still pending
EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid
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EU blames Russia for drone attack in Leipzig, vows tougher sanctions and more Ukraine aid

An attack using military equipment, says EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about Russia’s bomber drones in Germany this summer. The response from the EU will be ambassadors recalled, more sanctions in the pipeline and more air defense for Ukraine
Mohamsson: L rise bodes well for election day as S falls in Novus poll
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Mohamsson: L rise bodes well for election day as S falls in Novus poll

The Social Democrats are falling and the Liberals are rising in a Novus poll, narrowing the opposition's lead to 2. 6 percentage points
Sweden summons Russian ambassador over suspected sabotage in Germany
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Sweden summons Russian ambassador over suspected sabotage in Germany

Sweden is summoning the Russian ambassador "to express Sweden's strong protest against Russia's actions," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said at a press conference.
Parties split over Sweden’s 2030 transport climate target as focus turns to electric cars
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Parties split over Sweden’s 2030 transport climate target as focus turns to electric cars

Much of the parties' climate policy is about cars. Virtually all parties want to support more people driving electric cars
Climate policy: Here’s what the parties want to do to cut emissions
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Climate policy: Here’s what the parties want to do to cut emissions

What do the parties want to do to reduce emissions? Will the price of gasoline be raised, and how will more people be able to afford electric cars? See what the parties answer in TT's survey.
EU Pushes for More Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Assets Debate Stalls
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EU Pushes for More Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Assets Debate Stalls

After a bloody summer, the EU is urging its member states to provide more support to Ukraine. Sweden is once again hoping to use Russia's frozen billions
Moderates promise to fully fund election pledges in new manifesto
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Moderates promise to fully fund election pledges in new manifesto

The Moderates present their 226-point election manifesto. The party promises to finance its election pledges
Swedish food VAT cut fully passed on in lower prices, report says
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Swedish food VAT cut fully passed on in lower prices, report says

The reduction in food VAT this spring had a full impact, in the form of lower food prices, according to a first interim report from the Swedish Consumer Agency and the National Institute of Economic Research.
Sweden finalizes 44 billion kronor deal for four French frigates, says it will broaden naval capabilities
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Sweden finalizes 44 billion kronor deal for four French frigates, says it will broaden naval capabilities

Sweden's purchase of four French frigates has been signed and finalized, with President Emmanuel Macron in Stockholm. This will give the Swedish navy larger ships that can operate further afield and be used in more areas
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