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US expected to escalate threats against Venezuela
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US expected to escalate threats against Venezuela

A suspected drug cartel in Venezuela is expected to be added to the US list of terrorist organizations on Monday. The cartel is believed to have close ties to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro – a decision seen as an escalation of US threats against the government in Caracas
SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children
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SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children

The SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children. Pedophiles should be “hunted down and put behind bars,” says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson in his speech at the National Assembly
Expert on Ukraine plan: "Stillborn"
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Expert on Ukraine plan: "Stillborn"

A draft of a new Russian-American peace plan for the war in Ukraine forces the country to cede three regions to Russia, among other things. When details of the plan were leaked on Thursday, Ukraine expert Fredrik Wesslau said that Ukraine could not possibly agree to parts of it
S demands regulation of gaming platforms
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S demands regulation of gaming platforms

The Social Democrats want online gaming platforms to be regulated more strictly than today to stop grooming, gang recruitment of children and extreme content.
Kristersson on nuclear power: My view is that we are in agreement
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Kristersson on nuclear power: My view is that we are in agreement

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is downplaying the importance of a broad energy agreement. At the same time, he says that he feels that there is broad consensus in parliament on new nuclear power, despite failed energy talks
S demands crisis talks about unemployment
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S demands crisis talks about unemployment

The Social Democrats are demanding that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) call for crisis talks on unemployment. They point out that it is 8
Left Wave can knock S out of power in Copenhagen
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Left Wave can knock S out of power in Copenhagen

For over a hundred years, Copenhagen has had a Social Democratic mayor. When Denmark goes to municipal and regional elections on Tuesday, that could change – but the winds are blowing not to the right but to the left
V wants to "fill people's wallets"
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V wants to "fill people's wallets"

The Left Party is demanding ministerial posts to support an S-led government. The party promises to "fill" people's wallets in a government and push down food prices and interest rates
USAID chief's fear: Can we help in the future?
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USAID chief's fear: Can we help in the future?

Donald Trump had not been president for many days when the email came: “You are on leave. ” A few weeks later, Dean Karlan, chief economist at the development agency USAID, resigned
Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces
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Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces

Anyone who rents a parking space adjacent to their rental or condominium may have to pay 25 percent more starting next fall – as the Swedish Tax Agency's new VAT rules come into effect. It's completely unreasonable, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), who now wants to set up an investigation to stop the whole thing
S-toppen: "There will be no initiatives"
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S-toppen: "There will be no initiatives"

The government lacks crisis insight when it comes to rising unemployment, according to the Social Democrats' labor market policy spokesperson Ardalan Shekarabi. There will be no initiatives, he says
Kristersson: "Welcome to the party leadership circle"
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Kristersson: "Welcome to the party leadership circle"

Party leaders from both sides of the bloc border congratulate Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist after she was elected as the new leader of the Center Party.
Busch rages against M: Refuses to subordinate me
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Busch rages against M: Refuses to subordinate me

Ebba Busch is furious at the Moderates' way of treating the Christian Democrats. It is a way of acting that I refuse to submit to, she says
The biathlon star will not appeal the penalty.
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The biathlon star will not appeal the penalty.

French biathlon star Julia Simon will not appeal the suspension ruling from the French Ski Federation (FSS).
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
SD may remove Stegrud from the party board
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SD may remove Stegrud from the party board

SD MP Jessica Stegrud may be removed from the party board, reports GP.
S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care
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S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care

The Social Democrats are demanding answers from Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) after SVT's investigation into shortcomings in elderly care, SVT reports.
The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden
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The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden

Despite concerns from several municipalities, the Riksdag has now voted to once again allow uranium mining in Sweden. Operations that handle small amounts of uranium will also not be subject to the municipal veto
Details: Mona Sahlin ready for "The Traitors"
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Details: Mona Sahlin ready for "The Traitors"

Another well-known politician will be in "The Traitors". Former S leader Mona Sahlin is ready for TV4's viewership hit, writes Aftonbladet
Social Democrats Propose Ban on Limited Companies Owning Schools
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Social Democrats Propose Ban on Limited Companies Owning Schools

The Social Democrats want to launch an initiative in the parliament that in the long run will mean a ban on profits in the school sector and a ban on limited companies owning schools. The proposal is a way for the Social Democrats to see if The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson is serious about the statements regarding a ban
Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll
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Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll

The red-green bloc's lead in the opinion polls against the government parties and SD decreases sharply to 5. 6 percentage points in October, according to a measurement made for Sveriges Radio by Indikator opinion
Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback
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Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are changing their minds about the redemption of the controversial rifle AR-15 and no longer want it to happen by force, they write in a debate article in Swedish Hunting.
EU Faces Tough Talks on Baltic Sea Herring Quotas
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EU Faces Tough Talks on Baltic Sea Herring Quotas

The stock of herring in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia is heavily fished. When the EU countries are to agree on the fishing quotas for next year, the Swedish government and the EU Commission are the herring's only friends, according to Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats)
Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden
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Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party wants to introduce a 15-year limit on social media. It will be controlled through a strict ID requirement
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