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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare
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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare

For the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory
Sweden wants to abolish the national security advisor post
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Sweden wants to abolish the national security advisor post

The Social Democrats intend to abolish the post of national security adviser if they are able to form a government after the elections this fall.
Journalist Erika Bjerström awarded this year's Anna Lindh Prize
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Journalist Erika Bjerström awarded this year's Anna Lindh Prize

Journalist and author Erika Bjerström has been awarded this year's Anna Lindh Prize.
Criticism: Risk of 21-year-olds being deported instead of teenagers
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Criticism: Risk of 21-year-olds being deported instead of teenagers

Even though the Tidö parties are now introducing a "valve" for the so-called teenage expulsions, the opposition fears that there will be loopholes in the new law. It is their way of improving their standing in opinion polls, not addressing the real problems, says Niels Paarup-Petersen (C)
Social Democrats promise housing construction support if elected
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Social Democrats promise housing construction support if elected

The Social Democrats are promising support for 10,000 new homes in university towns and in areas where new industries are being established. This will give more young people the opportunity to pursue education and afford rent
The Center drops demand for market rents in new construction
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The Center drops demand for market rents in new construction

The Center is dropping its previous demand for the freedom to set rents in new construction, so-called "market rents", Ekot reports.
First negotiations on Danish government end after Marienborg talks
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First negotiations on Danish government end after Marienborg talks

The first negotiations for a center-left government in Denmark have now been concluded.
UN decision: Must reduce emissions, but the US may refuse
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UN decision: Must reduce emissions, but the US may refuse

A new ruling is increasing pressure on countries to do more to tackle climate change. It could make it easier for affected countries and individuals to sue major emitters
Social Democrats want to cooperate across blocs, even if they win the election
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Social Democrats want to cooperate across blocs, even if they win the election

S leader Magdalena Andersson wants to cooperate across the bloc on several issues after the election, even if she were to secure a majority.
Politicians suspected of crimes leave board positions at Stadsbacken in Sundsvall
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Politicians suspected of crimes leave board positions at Stadsbacken in Sundsvall

Four Social Democratic politicians suspected of committing crimes are leaving their positions at the Stadsbacken Group in Sundsvall, local media report.
Demands resignation after SD's social services flyer
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Demands resignation after SD's social services flyer

SD in Halland handed out a flyer with the message "Stop social services from taking care of your children. " The flyer was withdrawn, but several parties are demanding the resignation of its initiator, Stina Isaksson (SD)
Social Democrats want external review of Prime Minister Kristersson over impeachment
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Social Democrats want external review of Prime Minister Kristersson over impeachment

The Social Democrats want an external review of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and his government over the impeachment. All cards must be on the table, party secretary Tobias Baudin tells TT
The Green Party: The government is running gasoline populism
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The Green Party: The government is running gasoline populism

The government's new tax cut on gasoline and diesel is pure "gasoline populism," according to the Green Party. But the Social Democrats support the cut, despite the 7
The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again
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The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again

The government is significantly downgrading the growth prospects for the Swedish economy - for the eighth time. The Swedish economy is apparently not as Trump-proof as the Minister of Finance has claimed, says Mikael Damberg (S), economic policy spokesman
Liberals' school promise won't come true - party doesn't have a majority
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Liberals' school promise won't come true - party doesn't have a majority

The Liberals promised in the Tidö Agreement to introduce a common school choice system and reform school fees for independent schools. But that is not happening
S wants EU-wide price guarantee for Swedish mining minerals
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S wants EU-wide price guarantee for Swedish mining minerals

The Social Democrats want the government to push for an EU-wide price floor for critical raw materials. This could increase supply in Europe and enable large mining investments, and thus create jobs in Sweden, both in existing mines and in new locations
Åkesson dismisses debate with Andersson, says she is like a wall
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Åkesson dismisses debate with Andersson, says she is like a wall

The Sweden Democrats' party leader, Jimmie Åkesson, does not intend to debate the Social Democrats' party leader, Magdalena Andersson, ahead of the election.
Criticism from within S: Tactics pave the way for an election loss
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Criticism from within S: Tactics pave the way for an election loss

Internal critics warn the Social Democrats risk heading towards another election loss when they copy the policies of the Tidö parties instead of developing their own policies. "I think it's a shame that the election posters consist of Magda and Make Sweden Great Again," says Social Democrat debater Linn Svansbo
Germany ready for reduced US presence in NATO operations
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Germany ready for reduced US presence in NATO operations

Germany is preparing for a future where the number of U. S
Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through
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Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through

If the fight over the balance sheet in the Riksdag continues, the Tidö parties may find it more difficult to get major reforms through before the election. "I will vote according to my own judgment," says SD maverick Elsa Widding to SVT
SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements
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SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements

The opposition accuses the Sweden Democrats (SD) of deliberately abusing the Riksdag's pairing system during a vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements. "The people have voted for the Tidö majority," the SD group leader wrote in a comment
Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden
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Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden

The opposition parties agree that the government must do more to strengthen the Swedish economy. However, they are far from unanimous about what is needed
Fewer LO unions donate to the Social Democrats this year
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Fewer LO unions donate to the Social Democrats this year

The financial connection between the Social Democrats and the unions is weakening. Only two of LO's 13 unions are donating to the Social Democrats this year, writes Arbetet
Social Democrats warn of inflation, want to increase support for families
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Social Democrats warn of inflation, want to increase support for families

The Social Democrats propose increasing child benefit by SEK 200 in their spring budget proposal. They also want a temporary SEK 500 increase in maintenance support starting July 1
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