Parties’ key healthcare promises ahead of the election
Here are the parties' most important election promises on healthcare policy.
Swedish politics
This is how the parties want to make healthcare more equal
Healthcare is often highlighted as the most important election issue when voters are asked. TT has reviewed the parties' priority election promises in this area.
Swedish politics
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.
Swedish politics
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).
Swedish politics
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. I am a winner and I am an optimist, he tells TT.
Swedish politics
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.
Swedish politicsTop news
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".
Swedish politics
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.
Swedish politics
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.
Swedish politics
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. There is a downside to all the promises, says Madelén Falkenhäll, economist at Swedbank.
Swedish politics
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.
Sweden
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.
Swedish politics
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.
Swedish politics
Parties spell out their immigration and integration proposals
Here are the parties' most important proposals and promises on immigration and integration.
Sweden
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.
Swedish politics
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.
Crime
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.
World politics
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.
ConflictsTop news
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. S party secretary Tobias Baudin warns voters not to take victory for granted and lend out their votes.
Swedish politics
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.
Swedish politics
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. But the parties are divided over the much-discussed transport target they are trying to reach by 2030. The Tidö parties think it's time to scrap the target.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Conflicts