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Prison Service Warns of Challenges with New Conditional Release Rules
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Prison Service Warns of Challenges with New Conditional Release Rules

The Government wants to already by the turn of the year increase the requirements for conditional release for prison sentenced. But the Prison and Probation Service warns that the agency will not have time
Kristersson Supports Forssell Amid Family Controversy
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Kristersson Supports Forssell Amid Family Controversy

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that the Minister for Migration can remain in the government. ”Of course, I still have confidence in Johan Forssell”, he says in a written comment to TT
Busch: Government Maintains Consistent Standards on Extremism
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Busch: Government Maintains Consistent Standards on Extremism

The Minister for Migration's teenage son has been involved in right-wing extremist circles. It is an incredibly serious situation, says Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch
Ranstorp: Young Relative's Involvement Lessens Security Concerns
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Ranstorp: Young Relative's Involvement Lessens Security Concerns

That a minister has a close relative who is reported to be active in the extreme right can both affect security and undermine trust in the government, according to terrorism researcher Magnus Ranstorp. But that it concerns a young person means that the situation is considered somewhat less serious
Swedish Minister's Relative Linked to Extreme Right Activities
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Swedish Minister's Relative Linked to Extreme Right Activities

A minister in the Swedish government has a close relative who is active in the extreme right and has had dealings with Nazi organizations, writes Expo. According to the magazine, the Security Service (Säpo) has not been aware of the situation
Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns
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Europe Urged to Train Soldiers Amid US Security Concerns

If the security cooperation between the USA and Europe is to persist, Europe had better quickly train soldiers who are ready for battle, believes the political scientist and security expert Stephen Brooks. If Russia attacks again, the USA wants to avoid sending hundreds of thousands of ground soldiers
Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment
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Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment

Sweden will invest a record amount in its defense in the coming years. But there is a risk that the increases will be eaten up by higher prices, warns the Swedish Armed Forces' chief of operations
Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister
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Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson will become Minister of Education, but will also take care of integration issues. I understand that it will be tough, she says
Beredskapslyftet Secures 1 Million Kronor for Ex-Northvolt Employees
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Beredskapslyftet Secures 1 Million Kronor for Ex-Northvolt Employees

Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision
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Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) brushes off the criticism and the government accuses S of lying
Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism
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Poland Faces Political Uncertainty Amid Government Optimism

Poland risks a political deadlock after the opposition's victory in the presidential election. But the government is still optimistic
Fire Extinguished at Stockholm's Royal Academy of Fine Arts
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Fire Extinguished at Stockholm's Royal Academy of Fine Arts

A fire broke out in an electrical cabinet in the premises of the Academy of Fine Arts in central Stockholm on Saturday afternoon but could be extinguished shortly afterwards.
Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention
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Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Detention

The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed
Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment
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Journalist Joakim Medin Returns to Sweden After Turkish Imprisonment

The journalist Joakim Medin has landed on Swedish soil after 51 days in Turkish prison, writes Dagens ETC. Very tired, he says himself to the Foreign Minister after he landed
Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry
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Foreign Minister Reflects on Tragic Loss at Swedish Foreign Affairs Ministry

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) is deeply affected after the news of a staff member's death.
Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares
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Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares

Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (Christian Democrats) was involved in making a decision about a wind farm while he owned shares in the company in question, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot. This is starting to smell like corruption, says the Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin
Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices
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Security Service Probes Espionage and Data Breach at Government Offices

The Security Service has two separate ongoing criminal investigations against staff at the Government Offices. One person is suspected of espionage and another of unauthorized handling of confidential information
Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case
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Justice Minister Comments on Serious Suspected Crime in Spy Case

The Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) comments on the release of the suspected spy, who is allegedly a top diplomat. It is clear that the suspected crime is serious, says Strömmer
Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest
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Spy Suspect Released on Bail Taken to Hospital After Arrest

The suspected spy diplomat who was arrested during a raid on Sunday has been released on bail. He has now been taken to hospital
Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital
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Spy Suspect Released from Custody and Taken to Hospital

The diplomat suspected of espionage who was apprehended during a raid on Sunday has been released. He has now been taken to hospital
Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation
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Spy Arrest May Be Linked to Thyberg's Sudden Resignation

Tobias Thyberg resigned just hours after being appointed as the new national security adviser. According to information to SVT, Säpo investigating a possible link between the resignation and the person who was arrested over the weekend suspected of espionage
Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings
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Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings

The Government Offices have initiated a review of the regulatory framework and routines for ministers' shareholdings. This is according to the Prime Minister's press secretary to TT
Kinberg Batra to Review Her Former Role at County Administrative Board
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Kinberg Batra to Review Her Former Role at County Administrative Board

Hultqvist Warns Thyberg Affair Damages Sweden's International Image
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Hultqvist Warns Thyberg Affair Damages Sweden's International Image

The Defence Committee's chairman Peter Hultqvist (S) warns that the Thyberg affair is damaging Sweden internationally. This naturally sends a shockwave through the international system and Sweden's cooperation with partners, he says
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