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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)
Left Party: Social Democrats and Liberals have lied to the Swedish people
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Left Party: Social Democrats and Liberals have lied to the Swedish people

S and L chose not to support V's and MP's proposal in the social insurance committee on teenage deportations. "S and L have lied to the Swedish people straight to their faces and said they want to stop the deportations," says V's migration policy spokesperson Tony Haddou
Invitation to a meeting about screen time, a little desperate
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Invitation to a meeting about screen time, a little desperate

Minister of Education Simona Mohamsson (L) invites all parliamentary parties to a discussion about screen time and age limits for social media. S, V and C accept, but say they have difficulty taking the invitation seriously
This is how the EU will avoid becoming a kickball in world politics
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This is how the EU will avoid becoming a kickball in world politics

Donald Trump's tariff threat against countries that support Greenland was a real eye-opener. When EU heads of state and government meet now to talk about competitiveness, it is actually about how EU countries will stand on their own in a new, threatening world
L wants to speed up investigation into age limit for social media
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L wants to speed up investigation into age limit for social media

The Liberals want to speed up the investigation into an age limit for social media. "If it had been alcohol or tobacco, there would have been no doubt that the investigation should be expedited," says party leader Simona Mohamsson
Centre Party reports Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to the Constitutional Committee (KU)
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Centre Party reports Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to the Constitutional Committee (KU)

The Center Party wants the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee to investigate Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) after the security shortcomings at Lantmäteriet came to light.
Government says no licensing requirement for satellite TV
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Government says no licensing requirement for satellite TV

The government's investigators proposed requiring a permit for satellite broadcasts of radio and television - and the possibility of revoking permits in the event of certain violations of freedom of expression. But that is not the case
Five arrested after climate activists spray-paint Government Offices and Ministry of Finance in central Stockholm
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Five arrested after climate activists spray-paint Government Offices and Ministry of Finance in central Stockholm

Five climate activists have been arrested after spray-painting and putting up posters at the Government Offices and the Ministry of Finance in central Stockholm.
Kristersson: We will not let ourselves be blackmailed after Trump's tariff threats over Greenland
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Kristersson: We will not let ourselves be blackmailed after Trump's tariff threats over Greenland

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) emphasizes that Sweden will not allow itself to be blackmailed after US President Donald Trump's tariff threats over Greenland.
After Landerholm: Ombudsman criticizes Government Offices for slow response to document requests
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After Landerholm: Ombudsman criticizes Government Offices for slow response to document requests

The Government Offices did not produce documents quickly enough when Dagens Nyheter investigated former national security advisor Henrik Landerholm. The Ombudsman, who is now criticizing the authority, is convinced of this, according to DN
Vattenfall seeks government support for new nuclear reactors
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Vattenfall seeks government support for new nuclear reactors

Vattenfall has, through the project company Videberg Kraft AB, submitted an application to the government for state support to build new nuclear power.
Forssell on Somalia money: Gives good results
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Forssell on Somalia money: Gives good results

Despite criticism, Sweden's cooperation with Somalia to increase forced deportations will continue, according to Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M). He also wants to see similar arrangements with more countries
New guidelines for ministers' shareholdings
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New guidelines for ministers' shareholdings

The Government Offices are changing the guidelines that apply to ministers' shareholdings, reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.
Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"
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Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"

The cold showers were twofold: First, the US announced that Europe must take over large parts of the responsibility for NATO by 2027. Then, the White House warned of “civilizational obliteration” and said it wanted to support “patriotic” parties in Europe
Sweden is phasing out aid – embassies are being closed
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Sweden is phasing out aid – embassies are being closed

The government is phasing out aid to Bolivia, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Mozambique. At the same time, embassies in three of the countries are being closed
Busch: Svenska Kraftnät did not meet the task
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Busch: Svenska Kraftnät did not meet the task

Svenska Kraftnät's Director General Per Eckemark was forced to leave without the employees being given an explanation. Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) delivered the message herself
Then you can go to jail for flying a drone
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Then you can go to jail for flying a drone

At the turn of the year, penalties for drone violations will be toughened – even for smaller drones that do not require a driver's license. This should mean increased safety for the public, says Karl-Axel Edén, flight inspector at the Swedish Transport Agency
Svenska Kraftnät's Director General is allowed to leave
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Svenska Kraftnät's Director General is allowed to leave

Svenska kraftnät's Director General Per Eckemark will leave his position as of tomorrow, Friday, according to a press release from the government.
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.
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