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Denmark to End Mink Farming by 2029 After Pandemic Cull of 15 Million Animals
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Denmark to End Mink Farming by 2029 After Pandemic Cull of 15 Million Animals

Denmark has banned all mink farming, the government in Copenhagen has announced. The controversial industry will be phased out by August 2029 at the latest
Former Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson joins The Traitors: ‘A completely crazy experience’
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Former Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson joins The Traitors: ‘A completely crazy experience’

Johan Pehrson is the latest politician to join “The Traitors. ” “They asked, and I said yes,” says the former party leader
France’s Renewed Unrest Could Boost Marine Le Pen’s Bid for the Presidency
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France’s Renewed Unrest Could Boost Marine Le Pen’s Bid for the Presidency

As looting and arson at town halls add to the turmoil, an already divided France risks becoming even more polarized. The violence could bring the far right to power
Sweden’s Red-Green parties push government toward tougher EU climate policies despite deadlock
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Sweden’s Red-Green parties push government toward tougher EU climate policies despite deadlock

S, V, C and the Greens are using their mandate advantage to push the government to pursue red-green climate policies in the EU. “It’s basically every week now that we come together and change the government’s positions,” says Åsa Westlund, S’s climate policy spokesperson
SD official Gustav Gellerbrant sues Social Democrats for gross defamation over Russia links claim
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SD official Gustav Gellerbrant sues Social Democrats for gross defamation over Russia links claim

SD’s top official, Gustav Gellerbrant, is suing the Social Democrats for gross defamation over a post published during the election campaign alleging links to the Russian intelligence sphere, Sveriges Radio reports.
Former Stockholm Finance Mayor Karin Wanngård, 51, to receive pension of more than SEK 80,000 a month until 67
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Former Stockholm Finance Mayor Karin Wanngård, 51, to receive pension of more than SEK 80,000 a month until 67

Stockholm's former finance mayor Karin Wanngård (S), 51, can count on a fixed-term pension of just over SEK 80,000 a month until she turns 67, Expressen reports.
Sweden Democrats Want to Delay Riksdag Review of Landerholm Affair Until Verdict Is Final
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Sweden Democrats Want to Delay Riksdag Review of Landerholm Affair Until Verdict Is Final

The Sweden Democrats want to wait before resuming the Riksdag's investigation into the so-called Landerholm affair.
Five parties agree to form majority government in Stockholm Region
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Five parties agree to form majority government in Stockholm Region

S, C, MP, KD and L have agreed to govern the Stockholm Region together.
Sweden’s Liberals Reject Centre Party Plan for Government Led by Magdalena Andersson
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Sweden’s Liberals Reject Centre Party Plan for Government Led by Magdalena Andersson

The Liberals will not join the Centre Party’s proposed centre-right government. They intend to vote against Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson as prime minister three more times
Swedish Schools Inspectorate may make unannounced visits to Sigtuna School amid abuse investigation
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Swedish Schools Inspectorate may make unannounced visits to Sigtuna School amid abuse investigation

The Swedish Schools Inspectorate is opening a supervisory case against Sigtuna School following suspected abuse between students. One possible outcome is that the school could be closed
Sweden’s Prison Capacity Warning Fuels Battle Over Tougher Penalties and 2029 Reform Deadline
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Sweden’s Prison Capacity Warning Fuels Battle Over Tougher Penalties and 2029 Reform Deadline

The battle over how quickly the government’s full criminal justice reform can be implemented is gaining new momentum. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service says costs could rise from SEK 24 billion to SEK 85 billion by 2045
Centrist Government in Sweden Is Unlikely but Not Impossible, Professor Says
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Centrist Government in Sweden Is Unlikely but Not Impossible, Professor Says

The Centre Party leader has now begun exploring the possibility of forming a centrist government. It is unlikely, but not entirely out of the question, says political science professor Jonas Hinnfors
Social Democrats and Greens Seek to Resume Review of Kristersson After Landerholm Verdict
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Social Democrats and Greens Seek to Resume Review of Kristersson After Landerholm Verdict

Former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm was convicted by the Svea Court of Appeal on Monday of negligence involving classified information. The Social Democrats and the Green Party now want Parliament’s Constitutional Committee to resume its review of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s (M) actions in the case
Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist rules out cooperation with the right as she explores centrist government option
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Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist rules out cooperation with the right as she explores centrist government option

Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been tasked with exploring the possibility of forming a new government. She wants to talk to all party leaders, but her party’s red lines remain firm
Sweden’s Speaker tasks Centre Party leader with exploring a centrist government
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Sweden’s Speaker tasks Centre Party leader with exploring a centrist government

Speaker Andreas Norlén has tasked Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist with exploring the prospects for a centrist government that can win the Riksdag’s support. “My ambition is to help find a solution to the government issue, not to become prime minister myself,” she says
Åkesson Invites Center Party Leader to Talks on Sweden’s Parliamentary Deadlock, Keeps SD’s Government Demand
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Åkesson Invites Center Party Leader to Talks on Sweden’s Parliamentary Deadlock, Keeps SD’s Government Demand

Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Åkesson invites Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to an “unconditional conversation about the parliamentary situation,” he writes on X. The SD is not, however, dropping its demand to be in government
A Swedish Snap Election Could Cost More Than SEK 630 Million, Estimate Says
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A Swedish Snap Election Could Cost More Than SEK 630 Million, Estimate Says

Just over a month after the election, a new government still seems a long way off. If an extra election is ultimately necessary, it could cost over 630 million kronor (about $60 million), SVT Nyheter reports, citing a new rough estimate from the Swedish Election Authority
Threat of snap election puts pressure on Swedish parties to reach a government deal
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Threat of snap election puts pressure on Swedish parties to reach a government deal

Pressure is mounting on the red-greens to reach an agreement after the first of four possible votes for prime minister. “The votes are a game
Sweden’s Centre Party Drops Its Red Line on Cooperation With Left Party in Västra Götaland
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Sweden’s Centre Party Drops Its Red Line on Cooperation With Left Party in Västra Götaland

The Centre Party (C) is dropping its red line against cooperating with the Left Party (V) in Västra Götaland County (regional government), reports Göteborgs-Posten (GP).
Kristersson calls Andersson’s defeat in Swedish parliament strikingly weak
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Kristersson calls Andersson’s defeat in Swedish parliament strikingly weak

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been voted down in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament). “It’s not surprising, since it requires hard work and solid preparations
Sweden’s Prison Shortage Sparks Clash Over Tougher Sentences Between Social Democrats and Moderates
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Sweden’s Prison Shortage Sparks Clash Over Tougher Sentences Between Social Democrats and Moderates

Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) and Swedish Prison and Probation Service Director General Rikard Jermsten have been summoned to the Justice Committee (a parliamentary committee) to report on the shortage of prison places. “We are now heading towards a serious situation,” says committee chair Teresa Carvalho (S)
Sweden’s Government Formation Stalemate: What Has Happened Since the Election
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Sweden’s Government Formation Stalemate: What Has Happened Since the Election

More than a month has passed since election day, yet a government still seems far off. Here are the steps in the government formation process
After Andersson is voted down, no party leader wants the next government-forming assignment
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After Andersson is voted down, no party leader wants the next government-forming assignment

S leader Magdalena Andersson was voted down as prime minister by all parties except the Social Democrats. The next assignment to try to form a government is now to be handed out, but no party leader wants it
Moderates Reach Five-Year High in SVT/Verian Poll as Support Also Rises in TV4/Novus Survey
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Moderates Reach Five-Year High in SVT/Verian Poll as Support Also Rises in TV4/Novus Survey

The Moderates are at their highest level in five years in the latest SVT/Verian poll. The party is also gaining in the TV4/Novus survey
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