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The Prime Minister about Landerholm: "I feel safe"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) continues to be pressed about the revelation surrounding Henrik Landerholm, who mishandled secret and sensitive material. It is my recollection that I was informed on two occasions about what had happened, says Kristersson.

The Prime Minister about Landerholm: "I feel safe"

The Social Democrats want to reform the system for short-term work

The Government should reform the system for short-term work, believe the Social Democrats together with the trade union. An important piece of the puzzle for Swedish competitiveness, says IF Metall's chairman Marie Nilsson.

The Social Democrats want to reform the system for short-term work

The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is criticized for not mentioning the President of the USA in her foreign policy declaration. She avoids with precision mentioning Donald Trump, says Håkan Svenneling, foreign policy spokesperson for V, in a debate in the Riksdag.

The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

Sweden fell silent – for the victims in Örebro

At the main square in Örebro, thousands gathered for an emotional memorial ceremony. On trains, in schools and at workplaces, those who fell victim to the school attack in Örebro were honored with a minute of silence at 12 o'clock.

Sweden fell silent – for the victims in Örebro

Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"

Inflation is rising and food prices are taking off again in January. It's a sign that the government is doing too little, according to Magdalena Andersson (S).

Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"

Red-Greens want to tighten gun laws – SD members critical

The Social Democrats, the Left Party, and the Green Party want the weapons legislation to be tightened and go further than the government on a few points. The Sweden Democrats support the government's line, but several Sweden Democrat members are critical.

Red-Greens want to tighten gun laws – SD members critical

"A false image" of the gang's recruitment

The police describe the situation as children "standing in line" to shoot or blow things up for payment. But the image is misleading, according to criminologist Camila Salazar Atías – who also says that the development can be reversed.

"A false image" of the gang's recruitment

Controversial asylum law rejected in Germany

Germany's federal parliament voted down a proposal for an asylum law that the conservative CDU had put forward with controversial support from the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD). .

Controversial asylum law rejected in Germany

Dramatic that Säpo is overriding Kristersson

The Security Service overrides both the Prime Minister and the Government Offices' Security Department regarding Landerholm. This is claimed by the Social Democratic Party's defence policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist.

Dramatic that Säpo is overriding Kristersson

The Social Democrats want the state to take greater responsibility for schools

The Social Democrats want the state to regulate the personnel and teacher density in schools, as well as the size of classes. The goal is better education and for teachers to spend less time on administration.

The Social Democrats want the state to take greater responsibility for schools

Municipal leaders receive millions - after scandal

The local top politicians in Alingsås – Simon Waern (S) and Daniel Filipsson (The Moderate Party) – are leaving their respective parties. At the same time, it is clear that both will receive millions in golden parachutes, according to Alingsås Tidning.

Municipal leaders receive millions - after scandal

New attempt to stop LO's support to S

The Government is making a new attempt to cut off the Social Democrats' funding from trade union organizations. Now, new directives are coming to an investigation that is essentially complete and would soon have been presented.

New attempt to stop LO's support to S

Committee says no – does not summon the Prime Minister

The Defence Committee goes against Chairman Peter Hultqvist (S) and does not summon Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the committee. We have been denied this and I think that is very regrettable, says Hultqvist.

Committee says no – does not summon the Prime Minister

Stop Cheating – Register Passengers in Taxis

Fraud within the taxi industry is to be stopped through a range of new measures, proposes the Social Democrats. .

Stop Cheating – Register Passengers in Taxis

The Social Democrats want to summon Kristersson to the Defence Committee

The Social Democrats will request that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comes to the Defence Committee to answer questions about the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm, who has caused several security incidents. There are many questions that need to be answered, says Peter Hultqvist (S).

The Social Democrats want to summon Kristersson to the Defence Committee

Ebba Busch on Criticized Post: It Wasn't Me

Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) comments on the noted Instagram post about anonymous witnesses. To TV4, she says that it was not she who made the post.

Ebba Busch on Criticized Post: It Wasn't Me

Social Democrats to Ulf Kristersson on Gaza: "Extremely weak"

There is not sufficient evidence to say whether Israel's attacks on hospitals are proportionate or not, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). "Extremely weak", says Morgan Johansson (S) about the statement.

Social Democrats to Ulf Kristersson on Gaza: "Extremely weak"

Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election

Croatia's incumbent president Zoran Milanović received the most votes in the first round of the country's presidential election. However, according to the country's election commission, a second and decisive round of voting is required against the main opponent Dragan Primorac.

Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election

Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

Peter Hultqvist, the Social Democrats' defense policy spokesperson, wants the NATO alliance to take greater responsibility for maintaining security in the Baltic Sea region. The government should take the initiative to open up for the activation of Article 4 of the NATO treaty, he says.

Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

New Government in Iceland – Women in Majority

The Icelandic Social Democrats' leader Kristrún Frostadóttir has presented her government on Saturday. .

New Government in Iceland – Women in Majority

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

The government is doubling the targeted support to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the region to 800 million kronor. At the same time, the core support to the refugee organization Unrwa is being abolished.

The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

Important that wind power is not delayed

The opposition parties S, C, and MP are worried that it will take too long to build out offshore wind power. They demand that the government back down on its decision not to pay the connection fee for the parks.

Important that wind power is not delayed

The government's bet - "a castle in the air"

The government's promised billions to research do not impress the opposition. It is a bit of a castle in the air, says Mikael Damberg (The Social Democrats).

The government's bet - "a castle in the air"

Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

The Social Democrats are directing harsh criticism towards the government's handling of the electricity system and the promised lower electricity prices that have failed to materialize. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is hitting back.

Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"