The interests of the Sami should be given special weight when weighed against other national interests - such as mines and wind power. The Riksdag and government should also immediately issue an apology to older Sami who were forced into nomadic schools or workhouses as children, urges the Truth Commission for the Sami People.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats want to allocate more money to strengthen Sami culture. "Our view is that there is great value in the survival of the Sami language, or the various Sami dialects," says deputy party leader Henrik Vinge.
SwedenFive parties in the Sami Parliament have agreed on a new direction for the next four years after the election.
Swedish politicsThe election in May was declared invalid. All parties retain their seats in the re-election held in early October.
Swedish politicsThe date for the re-election to the Sametinget is now set – it will be on October 5. The voter turnout will likely be lower this time.
Swedish politicsThe Sami Parliament election from May this year is declared invalid after several appeals regarding ballot envelopes that were not resealed in Arjeplog. Now the Election Review Board has decided that a reelection shall be held.
Swedish politicsOn Sunday, there is a vote for the Sami Parliament. 9,755 people are eligible to vote in the election, which is held in 21 polling stations from Karesuando in the north to Stockholm in the south.
Swedish politicsPrior to Sunday's election to the Sami Parliament, the two largest parties fundamentally disagree on the conflict over who is entitled to belong to a Sami village. With the wind in their sails, the Hunting and Fishing Sami an opportunity to push through an amendment. As it looks now, it borders on corruption, says the party's chairman Håkan Jonsson.
Swedish politicsDonald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time. Moreover, Kent makes a comeback, as does Roxette. It's a sample of what 2025 has in store.
Swedish politicsThe Sami literature is one of the main themes of the year at the Book Fair. At the same time, the government has cut down on the allocations to the Sami language work. But we have announced that we will allocate funds to the language centers, says Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).
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