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Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden
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Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden

Public service will not be able to fulfill its mission with the financing proposed by the Tidö parties. This is what the opposition parties mean, warning of major cutbacks
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
Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt
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Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt

The AP funds have probably not broken the law, but The Moderate Party thinks they sense that they tried to get around the system when they invested billions in now bankrupt Northvolt. This setup appears quite creative, says Edward Riedl (M)
Kristersson Defends Climate Policy Amid Criticism in Constitutional Committee
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Kristersson Defends Climate Policy Amid Criticism in Constitutional Committee

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that the government is living up to the climate law, despite heavy criticism of the climate policy. This is, after all, politics, he says in the Committee on the Constitution
AP Fund CEOs to Face Finance Committee Over Northvolt Investments
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AP Fund CEOs to Face Finance Committee Over Northvolt Investments

The CEOs of the AP Funds are to be questioned in the Riksdag's Finance Committee. The reason: Noteworthy billion-krona investments made by the funds through specially formed companies in the now bankrupt battery manufacturer Northvolt
The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early
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The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early

Sweden has, like other NATO countries, received a request from the USA about what they can contribute militarily to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. It entirely depends on how the peace looks, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
MP: Unacceptable for teachers to search bags
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MP: Unacceptable for teachers to search bags

Sweden's Teachers are positive towards the government's proposal to strengthen school safety, but point out that more resources are needed. The Green Party thinks it is directly unsuitable for teachers to search through bags
Sweden remains owner of company in Russia
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Sweden remains owner of company in Russia

Despite several years of extensive sanctions against companies trading with Russia, the Swedish state is still a co-owner of a Russian joint-stock company – together with the city of St. Petersburg, writes Altinget
MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead
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MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead

The Sweden Democrats' Member of Parliament Lars Wistedt has passed away. Wistedt was the party's defence policy spokesperson and vice chairman of the Riksdag's Defence Committee
"Growing Problem of Gangs Infiltrating Politics"
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"Growing Problem of Gangs Infiltrating Politics"

That criminal gangs infiltrate politics is an increasingly large problem, according to the police and Säpo. They try to exploit every vulnerability, both with insiders and infiltrators, says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh
I'm Relieved and Grateful
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I'm Relieved and Grateful

Richard Jomshof (SD) is no longer a suspect and returns to the post as chairman of the Justice Committee. I will continue as I always have done, he says after the message
Investigation dropped – Jomshof back to the committee
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Investigation dropped – Jomshof back to the committee

The preliminary investigation concerning agitation against a ethnic group against Richard Jomshof (SD) is discontinued. Jomshof will thereby return as chairman of the Justice Committee
Both silence and jubilation at the Social Democrats
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Both silence and jubilation at the Social Democrats

Social Democrats do not appear to be on the increase, according to this evening's polling station survey. The party's election watch was silent as the figures were presented – and shortly afterwards, jubilation
Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"
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Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

General Lieutenant Michael Claesson becomes new supreme commander, announces the government. He succeeds Micael Bydén
Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget
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Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget

SD and C are pleased that the sale of alcohol on farms becomes allowed, even if they had hoped for fewer restrictions. For S is one thing decisive, according to group leader Lena Hallengren
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