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Andersson: A corrupt Kristersson culture is spreading
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Andersson: A corrupt Kristersson culture is spreading

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson criticizes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) after the twists and turns surrounding his wife's foundation.
Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising
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Quick moves for new Hungary seen as promising

A new Hungary must win back the trust of the EU and Sweden - but it needs to happen quickly. In that situation, the country remains in a quandary over billions of dollars that Sweden stands to receive
New law on Sami influence has had little effect so far
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New law on Sami influence has had little effect so far

The new law intended to strengthen the Sami people's right to influence various social issues has had only a marginal effect so far. According to a new report, the Sami are often involved late in the process - if they are even asked
Tidö parties: Expelled teenagers get a new chance
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Tidö parties: Expelled teenagers get a new chance

The Tidö parties have agreed on a "valve" to stop further so-called teenage deportations. The bills also apply to those who have already received deportation orders and who have left Sweden since last year
Ed demanded a chicken farm in Harpsund - now the invoice has been paid
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Ed demanded a chicken farm in Harpsund - now the invoice has been paid

A chicken farm was built in Harpsund at the request of the prime minister's wife, Birgitta Ed. High-ranking officials were involved in the project, and the bill was partly paid by taxpayers, Expressen writes
Government replaces AP fund chairmen after Northvolt bankruptcy
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Government replaces AP fund chairmen after Northvolt bankruptcy

Sharp criticism has been directed at the AP funds' investments in the battery company Northvolt. Now three of the funds will have new chairmen
New SE-Alert system will warn mobile phones in case of danger
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New SE-Alert system will warn mobile phones in case of danger

Sweden will soon get a new warning system - SE-Alert. A VMA can be sent to all mobile phones in the affected area within a few seconds in the event of an acute danger
SD wants the government to cut the gasoline tax further
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SD wants the government to cut the gasoline tax further

The Sweden Democrats want the government to lower gasoline and diesel taxes by a few kronor for five months if the EU gives the final go-ahead. But the prime minister has so far been tight-lipped on the issue
After the shortage, can Sweden manufacture estrogen drugs?
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After the shortage, can Sweden manufacture estrogen drugs?

Sweden may manufacture its own estrogen medications to remedy the prolonged shortage plaguing women with menopausal symptoms.
Kristersson: Government Offices were late with Landerholm documents
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Kristersson: Government Offices were late with Landerholm documents

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said the Government Offices should have released documents in the Landerholm affair more quickly. "We take this issue very seriously," he said at a KU hearing
Foreign Ministry employee charged - brought secret papers home
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Foreign Ministry employee charged - brought secret papers home

When Säpo raided the Foreign Ministry employee's home and holiday home, secret papers were found in both. The man is now being charged with grossly unauthorized use of classified information
Kristersson to participate in digital summit on the Strait of Hormuz
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Kristersson to participate in digital summit on the Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) plans to participate in a digital summit on ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz when the war is over, according to his staff.
The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes
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The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to borrow money to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and to fund electricity subsidies. The spring budget includes unfunded proposals totaling SEK 7
Match hero sprays champagne on Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's pants
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Match hero sprays champagne on Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's pants

It costs money to celebrate a World Cup ticket. The Prime Minister's pants got soaked
Prime Minister's State Secretary admits mistakes in the Landerholm case, says it took too long
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Prime Minister's State Secretary admits mistakes in the Landerholm case, says it took too long

It took the Government Offices 673 days to record a damage assessment in the so-called Landerholm case. At the same time, there was a delay in releasing employees' emails
Forssell dismisses reports that Sweden funded ghost jobs in Somali government office
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Forssell dismisses reports that Sweden funded ghost jobs in Somali government office

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) denies that Sweden has funded "ghost services" in the Somali government office. The claim is completely baseless, he told the Constitutional Committee (KU)
Withdrawn report in Sweden contained fabricated studies
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Withdrawn report in Sweden contained fabricated studies

Last week, the Ministry of Health and Welfare withdrew a memorandum about child and youth care in Sweden. Dagens Nyheter reports that the references were, in several cases, fabricated and incorrect
Sweden contributes to alleviating oil market disruption
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Sweden contributes to alleviating oil market disruption

Sweden is helping to alleviate disruptions in the oil market resulting from the Iran war.
After the scandals, there is room for improvement, says former Säpo chief Klas Friberg
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After the scandals, there is room for improvement, says former Säpo chief Klas Friberg

There is room for improvement, says former Säpo chief Klas Friberg, who reviewed the security work at the Government Offices after several security scandals.
Swedish minister: Gender equality under attack
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Swedish minister: Gender equality under attack

According to Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson (L), the internet is flooded with hatred and threats against women and platforms are doing far too little. At the UN Women's Summit in New York, she wants to make contact with other countries to increase pressure
Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place
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Åkesson wants teenage expulsions paused until a valve is in place

The Sweden Democrats' party leader, Jimmie Åkesson, wants the expulsions of teenagers to be paused - until a valve is in place. "I think that would be the most reasonable thing, instead of rushing something that doesn't hit the mark either," Åkesson tells Dagens Nyheter
Stop-law against teenage expulsions voted down in Riksdag Social Insurance Committee
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Stop-law against teenage expulsions voted down in Riksdag Social Insurance Committee

The Green Party's proposal for a law to stop expulsions of teenagers has been voted down. The Tidö parties say they are already working on a solution
The opposition demands a law to stop teenage deportations
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The opposition demands a law to stop teenage deportations

The Green Party is presenting a new proposal to stop the expulsion of teenagers. It is backed by a united opposition
Social Democrats say Prime Minister is covering up the Landerholm affair
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Social Democrats say Prime Minister is covering up the Landerholm affair

The Social Democrats accuse the Tidö parties of blocking the constitutional committee's review of the Landerholm affair. This is a clear cover-up on the part of the prime minister, says committee chair Jennie Nilsson (S)
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