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The Social Democrats are Waiting for a Decision on Support for Nuclear Power
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The Social Democrats are Waiting for a Decision on Support for Nuclear Power

The Social Democrats will not provide information, yet, on how they view state support for nuclear power or the future of nuclear power, announces Magdalena Andersson (S) in Ekot's Saturday interview.
Report: Several deficiencies within the Security Service
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Report: Several deficiencies within the Security Service

There are several efficiency shortcomings in the Security Service's operations. The government is recommended to monitor the operations more closely
National Adviser Forgot Mobile Phone
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National Adviser Forgot Mobile Phone

The National Land Survey's Dismissed Director-General to the Government Offices
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The National Land Survey's Dismissed Director-General to the Government Offices

The Political Map is Being Redrawn in the Region
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The Political Map is Being Redrawn in the Region

Russia and Iran are the big losers when the Assad regime fell in Syria. Analyst Alexander Atarodi sees significant regional changes when Islamist groups took power in Damascus
The twists and turns of Ås Sivborg: This is what has happened
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The twists and turns of Ås Sivborg: This is what has happened

The National Land Survey's Director-General Susanne Ås Sivborg is fired. Here are all the twists that led up to her resignation:
The Director-General of the National Land Survey is Fired
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The Director-General of the National Land Survey is Fired

The National Land Survey's Director-General Susanne Ås Sivborg is being dismissed. The Government will also appoint an external auditor
The Director-General: "Confident in My Assignment"
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The Director-General: "Confident in My Assignment"

The National Land Survey's General Director Susanne Ås Sivborg has faced sharp criticism and been accused of withholding information from the government. She herself is confident in her actions
Got a high-level government job without security clearance
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Got a high-level government job without security clearance

A person who was hired for a mission with the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm got the job at the Government Offices without being security-checked, writes Dagens Nyheter.
New Extraordinary Board Meeting at Lantmäteriet
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New Extraordinary Board Meeting at Lantmäteriet

The Board of the National Land Survey's plan is to call for a new extraordinary board meeting. It will take place before the regular board meeting on December 17
Director-General Rejects Criticism
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Director-General Rejects Criticism

The National Land Survey's Director-General Susanne Ås Sivborg is pushing back. The information that she has been criticized for "is based on an individual employee's perception of the sequence of events", according to her
Expert on the Land Survey Database: "Sounds like a breach of rules"
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Expert on the Land Survey Database: "Sounds like a breach of rules"

Directors-General of government agencies may not conceal vital information from the government – it may in that case be a breach of regulations. This is stated by a professor of administrative law following Expressen's exposé of the National Land Survey's Director-General Susanne Ås Sivborg
No Strict Language Requirement in Elderly Care
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No Strict Language Requirement in Elderly Care

A requirement for language training should be introduced in elderly care, according to a new proposal. But it will not be an absolute language requirement for all employees
The Future Still Uncertain for the Head of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority
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The Future Still Uncertain for the Head of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority

The Director-General of the National Land Survey of Sweden, Susanne Ås Sivborg, attempted to conceal information about security breaches for the Government Offices, according to Expressen. "We still do not have all the information", says Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats) after a meeting with her
Criminals hiding in Dubai can be extradited
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Criminals hiding in Dubai can be extradited

The United Arab Emirates is pointed out as a popular destination for criminals who want to avoid Swedish police. But now the country is signing an agreement with Sweden on extradition and legal assistance in criminal cases
Report: Breivik is not psychotic
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Report: Breivik is not psychotic

The Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik does not suffer from schizophrenia or other psychotic conditions. This is stated in a new report on the now 45-year-old Breivik's mental health, reports NRK
Audit: Kinberg Batra's severance package not incorrect
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Audit: Kinberg Batra's severance package not incorrect

Anna Kinberg Batra did not make a mistake when she bought out the county director Åsa Ryding for 2. 2 million kronor according to the National Audit Office, reports P4 Stockholm
Voluntary for Municipalities to Employ Doctors
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Voluntary for Municipalities to Employ Doctors

Kristersson's goal: Prime Minister until at least 2030
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Kristersson's goal: Prime Minister until at least 2030

Ulf Kristersson sees good conditions for the Tidö cooperation to hold out throughout the 2020s. It's hardly a question that has gone awry, he says
Broad support for abolishing the surplus target
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Broad support for abolishing the surplus target

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag, with 90 per cent of the votes, agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances. We have landed very well, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
After the scandal autumn - party leaders in TV debate
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After the scandal autumn - party leaders in TV debate

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson can expect tough attacks tonight in the party leader debate because one of his wedding guests is linked to a criminal motorcycle gang. But more party leaders have been forced to crisis-manage this autumn – due to aggressive lottery sales, anti-Semitism, and a dismissed governor
The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released
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The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had to flee a debate in the Riksdag. A bag of tomatoes and onions was thrown from the stands and landed a few meters from her
He takes over after Kinberg Batra
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He takes over after Kinberg Batra

Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman
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Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the assignment as chairperson of Skansen's board, reports SVT News.
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