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Ulf Kristersson: Understands that it's provocative
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Ulf Kristersson: Understands that it's provocative

That authorities' managers can mismanage their job and then keep their salary in the so-called "elephant graveyard" – for several years – sparks criticism again. I can understand that it sticks in the eyes, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and announces that the regulatory framework will be reviewed
The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up
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The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

Anna Kinberg Batra was fired as county governor, but keeps her salary for five years. At her new workplace, there are already five director-generals who have also lost their jobs
Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary
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Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

The Government receives criticism for Anna Kinberg Batra keeping her high salary for five years – despite being forced out of her position as Governor of Stockholm, reports TV4 News. The Government is now opening the door to revise the regulations
The Swedish Armed Forces' Turnaround – Acquires Tiktok
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The Swedish Armed Forces' Turnaround – Acquires Tiktok

The Defence Forces classified Tiktok as a security risk and prohibited their employees from having the social media app on their mobile phones. Now the authority is setting up its own account on the platform owned by Chinese Bytedance
Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company
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Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Government Plane Had to Turn Back – Windshield Cracked
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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.
Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite
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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
Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years
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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.
Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra
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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
The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"
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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
Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking
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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
Upper secondary school is now being reformed – more students will attend vocational programs
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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
Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra
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Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra

"It cannot happen that preschool teachers leave"
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"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
Billström denies rift: Good relationship
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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
They can take over after Billström
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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.
The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements
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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 Emir of Qatar visits Sweden
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The Emir of Qatar visits Sweden

The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself
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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
Increased transparency in independent schools – a step closer
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Increased transparency in independent schools – a step closer

The Government has promised to increase transparency in independent schools. The question is how
Wise Conclusions about Repatriation
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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.
Proposal: How New Nuclear Power Should be Financed
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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
The Government stops aid to Iraq
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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
Scandals can topple Sunak in the election
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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.
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