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Social Democrats Propose Reducing Dance Event VAT from 25% to 6%
The Social Democrats want to remove the so-called dance band VAT. This would mean that the VAT on dance events is reduced from 25 to 6 percent.
Braunau Renames Streets Linked to Nazi Figures After Activist Pressure
After years of pressure from activists, Adolf Hitler's Austrian hometown of Braunau has decided to rename two streets named after Nazis. .
EU and US Face Tariff Talks Deadline Amid Economic Shock Concerns
EU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is on his way to Washington for a new round of tariff talks with the US Trade Representative Jamiesen Greer. They now have a week to make a deal before President Donald Trump's so-called tariff pause and negotiation deadline expires on July 9.
New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden
From today, it will be easier to change legal gender with the new gender affiliation law. The law has been preceded by several years of turbulent debate and discord within the parliamentary parties where The Moderate Party and The Liberals finally outvoted their government partner The Christian Democrats.
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate
The Social Democrat and former Minister for Social Affairs Annika Strandhäll has decided to leave politics. Strandhäll has over the years been one of the party's most combative politicians, and her statements in social media have often led to heated debates and criticism.
US Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Tech Tax Dispute
USA is cancelling trade talks with Canada, announces the American president Donald Trump on the platform Truth Social. The message comes as a response to Canadian taxes that target American tech companies.
Social Democrats Sell Lottery Business Amid Criticism and New Tax
The Social Democratic Party is selling its criticized lottery business, Kombispel. It is due to the government's new opposition tax, says the Social Democratic Party's party secretary Tobias Baudin.
Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech
S-leader Magdalena Andersson paints a dark picture of the world situation in her speech in Almedalen. Growth, defense and jobs are her focus if she becomes prime minister.
Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups
The German government will stop supporting organizations that rescue migrants in the Mediterranean, reports a source at the Foreign Ministry to AFP. > The federal government does not plan to provide further financial support to non-governmental organizations engaged in civil sea rescue, says the source.
Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment
All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget.
Trump and Starmer Sign Trade Agreement Excluding Steel Tariffs
USA's president Donald Trump and the UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed a trade agreement. But the for the UK important steel tariffs are still not included in the agreement.
Politician Charged for Threatening Colleague with Death
The Social Democratic municipal politician Mattias Ahlenhed called his party colleague a "fat, ugly pig-like fascist" and conveyed implicit death threats. Now he is being prosecuted for the threats, reports SVT News Västernorrland.
Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden
Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate.
Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters
LO-members return to the Social Democratic Party. At the same time, the Sweden Democrats lose among working-class voters, shows the SCB's party sympathy survey.
Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders
The Constitutional Committee (KU) criticizes the three party leaders in the government. The reason is a debate article about preventing new citizenship.
Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has had the Ministry of Finance calculate the Social Democrats' policy to show that it is harmful to growth. They must tolerate scrutiny, she says.
Kristersson Open to Apology for International Adoptees Amid Trafficking Concerns
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not rule out that all internationally adopted persons should receive an apology. It is very serious information that is coming to light, he says.
Parties Clash Over Nationalization of Swedish Healthcare
The Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats want to see a nationalization of healthcare – but have not gotten the other parties on board. With that, you have one of our most important promises ahead of the election campaign, says Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch.
Investigator Calls for State Apology Amid Adoption Irregularities
The Government's investigator proposes that international adoptions should be stopped. Several cases of child trafficking have been detected, most of them from the 1970s and 80s.
Social Democrats Aim to Eliminate Vulnerable Areas in Sweden
The Social Democratic Party's goal is that Sweden should not have any disadvantaged areas. This should be achieved through limited immigration and revitalization of the areas, as well as an active language policy.
Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress
The Social Democrats are betting on new cards in the party leadership, the heavy executive committee. Two former ministers step back and become deputies in the executive committee.
Social Democrats Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 14 in Sweden
The Social Democrats say yes to temporarily lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years. We have a horrible development in Sweden that must be met with new tools, says Teresa Carvalho, legal policy spokesperson for The Social Democrats.
Kristersson Warns of Social Democrats' Shift to the Left
The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, also The Moderate Party leader, believes that The Social Democrats are making a dangerous left turn. .
Magdalena Andersson Re-elected as Social Democrats Leader
Magdalena Andersson has been re-elected as party leader for the Social Democrats. .
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