The Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats agree, the SD claims in a text message. A violation of the law and a sign of "a dirty election campaign," according to S. "We would never, ever cooperate with SD," says S leader Magdalena Andersson.
Swedish politicsThe tone was harsh in the last party leaders' debate before Sunday’s election. There has to be some fucking order, S leader Magdalena Andersson exclaimed.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to increase the repayment rate to CSN and use those payments to lower interest rates on student loans.
Swedish politicsIf the Tidö parties win the election, L and KD may have to rethink aid, and SD may have to rethink its election promises on cheaper dental care and lower fuel taxes.
Swedish politicsA Social Democrats election worker who was out knocking on doors has been severely beaten in Bromölla. It was completely unprovoked, says Maja Rubin, who was present when it happened.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats are reporting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Constitutional Committee over the handling of the SD official who is said to have spread Russian narratives.
Swedish politicsWill the Prime Minister stay in office after the election, or will he resign? What will the Riksdag do after the election regarding the government? Here are some scenarios.
Swedish politicsPeople living in poverty in Sweden vote to a significantly lesser extent than the rich and well-educated. The Swedish City Mission is trying to offset this with its own early voting.
SwedenSeveral new opinion polls show the blocs are drawing closer on election day. In three of them, the opposition leads by a few percentage points, while in a fourth it is virtually a dead heat - with a narrow advantage for the opposition.
Swedish politicsThis year's election campaign gives the Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén, "a little vibe of 2018," when it took 134 days for Sweden to get a new government after the election. If this is to be a faster and better process this time, the parties simply need to be much more willing to give up their red lines, Norlén says in an interview with TT.
Swedish politicsA series of recent statements have put the spotlight on conflicts within the Tidö parties. I think we should calm down, says M leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
Swedish politicsEbba Busch believes that the Christian Democrats have been subjected to "dirt-spewing and nonsense from their own team" in recent weeks.
SwedenPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) sees no problem with ministers filming journalists and publishing the interviews. He instead defends Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin.
EntertainmentShe says the Sweden Democrats are pursuing racist policies and would not hug Jimmie Åkesson. Nevertheless, Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is campaigning until the last minute for the "blue-yellow team" and does not rule out becoming a minister again in a government with the Sweden Democrats. "It is possible to undo your early vote on election day," Åkesson shoots back.
Swedish politicsBoth the left and the far right in Europe are keeping their fingers crossed ahead of the Swedish parliamentary election. Is Sweden following the EU trend with the far right in government - or going against the grain with a left turn?
World politicsCarl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for Civil Defense, has not only criticized journalists. When he was interviewed by SVT, he recorded the interview himself and posted it in full on YouTube. It is extremely dangerous for a politician, a minister and a Minister for Civil Defense to do that, says Åsa Wikforss.
TV & filmEbba Busch (KD) and Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (C) may consider collaborating on several issues if there is a change of government after the election. If we end up in opposition, I will not sit in a corner and sulk and push Magdalena Andersson into the arms of MP and V, Busch tells Sveriges Radio Ekot.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson says she could imagine governing Sweden in a minority government with shifting majorities. It is a possibility, she says in a debate with the Moderates' Ulf Kristersson.
Swedish politicsA row over the penalty discount has flared up between M and S. This follows a letter in which Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson accuses the S leader of not caring about crime victims and not wanting to abolish the quantity discount. He is deliberately spreading lies, says Magdalena Andersson.
Swedish politicsSocial Democratic party leader Magdalena Andersson intends to ban ministers from trading in shares if she is allowed to form a government. "If I have the privilege of becoming Prime Minister of Sweden, there will be no share trading among my ministers," Andersson says ahead of SVT's prime minister duel in Gävle.
Swedish politicsThe Left Party is sticking to its ultimatum to sit in government. This is creating deadlock among the red-greens. Of course, the consequence will be a snap election, but that is up to Thand Ringqvist in that case, says V's deputy party leader Ida Gabrielsson.
Swedish politicsThe Liberals continue to rise in public opinion, according to new figures from Novus published by GP and TV4.
Swedish politicsThe Christian Democrats propose a maximum of 12 children in preschool toddler groups and that the number of children per teacher be regulated. The party also wants to see more Swedish food in preschools. In total, this would involve an investment of 10 billion kronor.
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