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Sweden says no to new nuclear power plants along the coast
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Sweden says no to new nuclear power plants along the coast

The Social Democrats intend to vote against the government's plans to change the law to allow new nuclear power plants along the Swedish coast. If there is a change of government this autumn, the Social Democrats promise to stop the plans
The politician with nine lives - how Lars Løkke Rasmussen became a master of political waves
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The politician with nine lives - how Lars Løkke Rasmussen became a master of political waves

His party, the Moderates, looked set to leave the Danish parliament. But the "politician with nine lives" got an unexpected boost in public opinion and is now in a golden position
Mette Frederiksen may try to form a new government in Denmark
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Mette Frederiksen may try to form a new government in Denmark

Incumbent Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) will have the first opportunity to try to form a new government after the election in Denmark, the Danish royal house said, according to Ritzau.
Watergate reporter Bob Woodward to release autobiography this fall
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Watergate reporter Bob Woodward to release autobiography this fall

After reporting on politics for over 50 years and helping to expose the Watergate scandal, Bob Woodward is now writing about himself. The legendary journalist's autobiography will be released this fall
Swedish double victory in Jessie Diggins' last race
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Swedish double victory in Jessie Diggins' last race

Jonna Sundling and Linn Svahn secured a Swedish double victory when the World Cup concluded in Lake Placid in the United States. Meanwhile, home skier Jessie Diggins fell in the final race of her career
Why Swedish politicians have changed their mind about migration
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Why Swedish politicians have changed their mind about migration

The teenage deportations have once again caused a storm over migration policy - and yet another sitting government has changed its mind. Swedish politicians have made sharp turns in immigration policy for decades
Foreign Ministry officials participated in Iran's celebration - criticized by S
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Foreign Ministry officials participated in Iran's celebration - criticized by S

Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs participated in a celebration marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution at the Iranian embassy in Stockholm. The participation has been criticized by Morgan Johansson (S)
Riksdag to be convened in extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13 this summer
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Riksdag to be convened in extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13 this summer

The Riksdag will be called into extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13, Altinget reports.
Sweden demands data center plan - high electricity prices threaten households
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Sweden demands data center plan - high electricity prices threaten households

The establishment of data centers could drive up electricity prices and crowd out other industries, warn the Social Democrats. Mikael Damberg (S) says the party demands that the government develop a plan for the establishment of data centers; otherwise, households risk skyrocketing electricity prices
Top Social Democrat opens to governing with the Moderates
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Top Social Democrat opens to governing with the Moderates

The Social Democrats' spokesperson on labour market policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, is open to the possibility that the party could sit in a future government with the Moderates, writes Di.
Sweden won the biathlon mixed relay in Otepää despite penalty shootout, completely shocked
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Sweden won the biathlon mixed relay in Otepää despite penalty shootout, completely shocked

Sweden was forced into a shoot-off and required 14 extra shots. Still, that was enough to win the biathlon mixed relay in Otepää, Estonia
Green Party MP: Then we will bring down Magdalena Andersson's Social Democratic government
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Green Party MP: Then we will bring down Magdalena Andersson's Social Democratic government

The Green Party will not accept a solely Social Democratic government. The party is prepared to bring down Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson if it is not part of her government, spokesman Daniel Helldén tells SvD
Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France
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Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France

The government is preparing the team that will initiate an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence with France. This is an extensive process, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says
Social Democrats demand an end to criticized electricity charges
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Social Democrats demand an end to criticized electricity charges

The Social Democrats and the Center Party are presenting a committee initiative to pause the new so-called efficiency fees, a fee on how and when households use electricity.
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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