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Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision
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Harsh criticism against Sweden after wolf decision

Sweden's political decision to have a wolf population of at least 170 individuals conflicts with the EU's requirements for scientifically based nature conservation. The Commission is now criticizing Sweden's decision and calling for a revision
Criticized independent school party at Sagerska moved
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Criticized independent school party at Sagerska moved

The dinner that the independent school Europaskolan in Strängnäs was to arrange at the Sagerska House in Stockholm for students who previously attended the school has been moved.
Kristersson is reported to the KU after the Landerholm affair
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Kristersson is reported to the KU after the Landerholm affair

The Social Democrats are reporting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Swedish Constitutional Court for violating the Freedom of the Press Ordinance in connection with the Landerholm affair, writes DN.
S-toppen: "There will be no initiatives"
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S-toppen: "There will be no initiatives"

The government lacks crisis insight when it comes to rising unemployment, according to the Social Democrats' labor market policy spokesperson Ardalan Shekarabi. There will be no initiatives, he says
The Minister on the child sex dolls: "Disgusting"
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The Minister on the child sex dolls: "Disgusting"

Minister of Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M) is calling on e-commerce companies after the high-profile report about the sale of sex dolls depicting children on e-commerce platforms.
DN launches harsh attack on the Government Offices
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DN launches harsh attack on the Government Offices

Peter Wolodarski, editor-in-chief of Dagens Nyheter, is strongly criticizing the Government Offices. He accuses the agency of having delayed and procrastinated the review of former national security advisor Henrik Landerholm
New analysis: 67,500 linked to criminal gangs
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New analysis: 67,500 linked to criminal gangs

The number of gang criminals is not decreasing – and the gang environment is larger than the police previously assessed. This is shown by the police's new situational picture
Star duo fights the threat from space
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Star duo fights the threat from space

How does Sweden react when the aliens come? A bit like during the pandemic. It's a pretty good comparison to how society needed to be restricted then, says Fares Fares about the new TV4 series "We Come in Peace"
Forssell on the municipalities' nobb: "Irresponsible"
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Forssell on the municipalities' nobb: "Irresponsible"

Stockholm joins the ranks of municipalities that say no to the government's invitation to cooperate on voluntary repatriation, reports Mitt i. But the Minister for Migration rejects the criticism
The Government Offices seek help from former Säpo chief
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The Government Offices seek help from former Säpo chief

Classified documents in an airport toilet, sensitive conversations on speakerphone and repeated gibberish from the national security advisor. Now former Säpo chief Klas Friberg will review the security work at the Government Offices, reports SVT
SVT: Official revealed information about NATO strategy
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SVT: Official revealed information about NATO strategy

A high-ranking official close to then Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson (S) revealed information about travel plans and Sweden's negotiation strategy in 2022, reports SVT.
Party and celebration at Harpsund criticized
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Party and celebration at Harpsund criticized

Criticism is being directed at Ulf Kristersson after he allowed relatives to use the Harpsund residence for private events. But the Prime Minister has done nothing illegal or wrong, according to the Government Offices – and his staff is watching how the events are reported
New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027
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New Civilian Foreign Intelligence Agency Planned for 2027

The Government is proceeding with the criticized proposal to establish a new civilian foreign intelligence service.
Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy
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Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy

The Social Democrats report Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) to the Constitutional Committee, reports Ekot. The Green party demands his resignation
Government Offices Used Unlicensed Company for Over 500 Taxi Trips
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Government Offices Used Unlicensed Company for Over 500 Taxi Trips

The Government Offices ordered over 500 trips from a company that lacks a taxi permit. Now three people are being prosecuted, including an employee of the Government Offices, writes Dagens Nyheter
Government Amends Presentation After Indexation Promise Dispute
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Government Amends Presentation After Indexation Promise Dispute

The Government is accused of having failed the assistance industry when not indexing the compensation for personal assistance. Now the Government has corrected its own presentation
Left Party Reports Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Assistance Allowance
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Left Party Reports Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Assistance Allowance

The Left Party reports three ministers to the Constitutional Committee (KU) for the government's communication about the assistance allowance. It is a gigantic betrayal against the disabled, says the Left Party's spokesperson Nadja Awad
Government Reverses on Assistance Indexing Plan
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Government Reverses on Assistance Indexing Plan

The Government decided that the standard amount in the assistance allowance should be indexed, that is, follow the cost development. But when the last ordinary budget for the term of office was presented, there was no indexing included
Sweden Allocates Billions to Reduce Healthcare Waiting Times
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Sweden Allocates Billions to Reduce Healthcare Waiting Times

The Government is allocating an additional 1. 8 billion kronor in next year's budget to shorten the healthcare queues
Benefit Cap Reform: Large Families Face Significant Reductions
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Benefit Cap Reform: Large Families Face Significant Reductions

The Government proposes a grant reform where social benefits are tightened most for large families with children. For them, it can mean several thousand kronor less per month
Constitutional Committee Delays Review of Landerholm Case
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Constitutional Committee Delays Review of Landerholm Case

The Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) is awaiting the legal process before the case with Henrik Landerholm is reviewed. Otherwise, we cannot complete a review of the whole and we believe that will be unfortunate in this case, says Chairman Ida Karkiainen (S)
Red-Green Coalition Wins Norway Election as Far Right Gains
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Red-Green Coalition Wins Norway Election as Far Right Gains

The red-greens with the Labour Party at the forefront win the election in Norway. The Right makes a disaster election while the right-wing populist Progress Party makes its best result so far
Derailed Trains in Sweden Disrupt Traffic for Weeks
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Derailed Trains in Sweden Disrupt Traffic for Weeks

Two freight trains – one loaded with ammunition – have derailed in the rainstorm that is hitting parts of the Norrland coast. All passenger train traffic will be affected for several weeks, says Peter Jonsson, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration
Kristersson's Trust Damaged Despite Landerholm's Acquittal
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Kristersson's Trust Damaged Despite Landerholm's Acquittal

The acquittal of Henrik Landerholm is a relief for Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). But the trust is damaged – and the case can live on into the election year, according to professor of political science Tommy Möller
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