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Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the chairmanship of the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), writes Aftonbladet. She has held the position since 2022.
Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

The government plane with several ministers on board was forced to turn back on its way to an important meeting in Ankara last week, writes Expressen. .
Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked

Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite

Anna Kinberg Batra's actions have damaged the confidence in the government agencies, according to political scientist Göran Sundström. Instead of a well-paid job in the government offices, he believes that the authorities should have investigated whether she could be punished.
Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite

Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years

Despite being forced out of the position as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra will still receive a monthly salary of over 100,000 kronor – for five years to come. .
Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years

Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

Less than two years after taking office as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra is forced to resign, following sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. It is not the first time that a storm is brewing around the former M leader.
Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"

The union at the county administrative board in Stockholm welcomes the government's dismissal of Anna Kinberg Batra from the post as governor. It spontaneously feels right, says Susann Sass Jonsson, chairperson for Saco-S at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm.
The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"

Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

The Government lacks confidence in Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor of Stockholm. After sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the former Moderate Party leader is now forced to leave her position.
Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

Upper secondary school is now being reformed – more students will attend vocational programs

Future high school students across the country can expect tougher competition for places on certain programs. The high school is now being reformed – to get more students to attend vocational programs.
Upper secondary school is now being reformed – more students will attend vocational programs

Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra

The Government Offices are being allocated 300 million kronor next year in the government's budget proposal. This is so that the Government Offices can, among other things, "handle a larger amount of reports to be translated into legislation", according to the budget proposal.
Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra

"It cannot happen that preschool teachers leave"

A ten-year compulsory school must be preceded by generous transition rules. Otherwise, there is a risk that preschool teachers will leave the profession, warns the Swedish Teachers' Union.
"It cannot happen that preschool teachers leave"

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) denies that a rift has arisen between him and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and that this would have led to his resignation. He avoids answering whether he was offered the job as EU Commissioner.
Billström denies rift: Good relationship

They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister. .
They can take over after Billström

The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is visiting Sweden for the first time. The Sheikh owns a mega yacht worth three billion kronor, has an interest in falconry and now wants to conclude an agreement with the Swedish government.
The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

The Emir of Qatar visits Sweden

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, will visit Stockholm at the beginning of next week, announces the Government Offices. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will receive the Emir on Monday and Tuesday for a meeting focusing on developing cooperation in areas such as green transition, infrastructure, and healthcare – as well as "discussion of current foreign policy issues", according to a press release.
The Emir of Qatar visits Sweden

The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself

The Environment Minister pointed out at a press conference a scenario where Sweden meets the EU's climate requirements with the increased reduction obligation. But she did not mention that there is another equally likely scenario where the requirements are not met, which SVT has reported on.
The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself

Increased transparency in independent schools – a step closer

The Government has promised to increase transparency in independent schools. The question is how.
Increased transparency in independent schools – a step closer

Wise Conclusions about Repatriation

There are divided opinions about the result of the investigation that was supposed to stimulate voluntary repatriation, but which concluded that such methods do not exist. .
Wise Conclusions about Repatriation

Proposal: How New Nuclear Power Should be Financed

The Government wants to make a major investment in new nuclear power – but it is believed to be expensive. Now a model is being presented where the state, among other things, will cover 75 percent of the project's financing.
Proposal: How New Nuclear Power Should be Financed

The Government stops aid to Iraq

The Government is terminating the development aid to Iraq. The country is thus missing out on hundreds of millions of kronor.
The Government stops aid to Iraq

Scandals can topple Sunak in the election

After partygate, mass resignations and then a gaming scandal: The UK's ruling Tory party appears to be heading towards a historic election defeat. .
Scandals can topple Sunak in the election

The proposal: The state must send digital mail

Requirements for private individuals to have a digital mailbox are not currently relevant, according to a new inquiry. On the other hand, it is proposed that state actors be required to send digital mail to those who have digital mailboxes.
The proposal: The state must send digital mail

The Floderus Family: "We Are with Johan"

Johan Floderus has been reunited with his family after the Iranian imprisonment. "We are with Johan and close friends and family.
The Floderus Family: "We Are with Johan"

Parliament: Strengthen the Right to Support for the Blind

Parliament urges the government to review how the right to accompaniment can be strengthened for people with visual impairments. .
Parliament: Strengthen the Right to Support for the Blind

Social Democrats report Bohlin - S wants to see the cards on the table

The Social Democrats are reporting the Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU). .
Social Democrats report Bohlin - S wants to see the cards on the table
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