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C on teenage expulsions: Should listen carefully
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C on teenage expulsions: Should listen carefully

The opposition welcomes the Tidö parties' decision to pause teenage expulsions. But the Centre Party, among others, believes they should do more
Finnish government wants to lift nuclear weapons ban
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Finnish government wants to lift nuclear weapons ban

The Finnish government wants the current ban on nuclear weapons in the country to be lifted "as soon as possible," Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen says. Finland must maximize its security, he says
Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying
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Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying

The government and the Social Democrats disagree over initiating a dialogue with France on nuclear weapons. "I think there is a worrying swing to the left on this issue," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Social Democrats want Säpo to be able to close preschools
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Social Democrats want Säpo to be able to close preschools

The Social Democrats are calling on Säpo and the Swedish Schools Inspectorate to investigate and, if necessary, close preschools with links to extremism.
Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence
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Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence

Sweden will participate in an in-depth dialogue with European NATO countries about France's nuclear weapons and deterrence capabilities, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced.
German spies gain more power, trust in the US wanes
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German spies gain more power, trust in the US wanes

For decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control, with dark historical experiences in mind. Now German agents are set to receive more funding and expanded powers
Thousands protest against Iranian regime at Norra Bantorget in Stockholm
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Thousands protest against Iranian regime at Norra Bantorget in Stockholm

A few thousand people demonstrated against the Iranian regime at Norra Bantorget in Stockholm on Saturday.
Social Democrats criticize proposals for stricter requirements for benefits
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Social Democrats criticize proposals for stricter requirements for benefits

The Social Democrats criticize the government and the Sweden Democrats' proposal that immigrants must live in Sweden for five years before they can receive child, housing, parental and sickness benefits.
German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanes
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German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanes

For decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control in light of dark historical experiences. Now German agents are to receive more funding and increased powers
U.S. envoy Jeff Landry says Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen should be ashamed after refusing U.S. hospital ship
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U.S. envoy Jeff Landry says Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen should be ashamed after refusing U.S. hospital ship

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Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help
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Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help

For almost four years, the address of Ulla-Lena Lindqvist's summer cottage has been hijacked by many strangers. She continues to appeal for help, but the authorities seem helpless
The opposition demands a law to stop teenage deportations
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The opposition demands a law to stop teenage deportations

The Green Party is presenting a new proposal to stop the expulsion of teenagers. It is backed by a united opposition
The US is mobilizing heavily - Iran on the brink of major war?
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The US is mobilizing heavily - Iran on the brink of major war?

Fears of a major war between the United States and Iran are growing. U
Andersson: No unfunded proposals in the spring budget
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Andersson: No unfunded proposals in the spring budget

S leader Magdalena Andersson said at a press conference she expects the government not to include any unfunded proposals in the spring budget amendment.
Social Democrats want to dismantle the new unemployment insurance fund
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Social Democrats want to dismantle the new unemployment insurance fund

The Social Democrats want to dismantle the new unemployment insurance fund, the party's labor market policy spokesperson Ardalan Shekarabi announced at a press conference.
This is how profits in independent schools should be stopped
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This is how profits in independent schools should be stopped

For-profit schools should not be allowed to transfer school funds - and if they do, they should be required to repay the funds. The Social Democrats want to see this if they win the election, as a first step to stopping profits in schools
Economist: Strong US jobs data could give the Fed breathing space
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Economist: Strong US jobs data could give the Fed breathing space

The dollar, interest rates and stock markets are rising after an unexpectedly strong US jobs report for January. But one should be careful not to draw too strong a conclusion from a single month, says Elisabet Kopelman, US economist at SEB
Criticism of the EU's bottleneck proposal: Completely wrong
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Criticism of the EU's bottleneck proposal: Completely wrong

Swedish politicians are up in arms over an EU proposal that would send Swedish bottleneck fees to joint EU projects.
Gigantic savings package at SVT - the audience is affected
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Gigantic savings package at SVT - the audience is affected

SVT needs to save 355 million kronor, which will also affect its offering. This raises concerns among both the audience and the staff
M wants to stop Russian hard rockers, says it is inappropriate
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M wants to stop Russian hard rockers, says it is inappropriate

The hard rock band Slaughter To Prevail is spreading Russian propaganda, according to the Nordic Ukraine Forum. Now M wants to stop the group from performing in Stockholm on Friday, SVT Kulturnyheterna reports
Local top Social Democrats suspected in Sundsvallshärva
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Local top Social Democrats suspected in Sundsvallshärva

Two senior local politicians from the Social Democrats are among the six suspects in an economic crime investigation linked to two municipal companies in Sundsvall. They deny any wrongdoing but have chosen to step back from their political duties during the investigation
US links security guarantees to Donbass
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US links security guarantees to Donbass

The United States is reportedly suspending support and security guarantees to Ukraine if Ukraine allows Russia to take over the entire Donbas region in the east.
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to appoint an inquiry into the euro during the next term of office if she wins the election this fall.
The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government
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The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government

The Center Party is going into the election this fall with the goal of replacing the Tidö government and, at the same time, drawing red lines on the question of government formation. "We will never accept a government with the Left Party," says Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
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