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Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas
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Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas

The Social Democrats want to see a law with a general ban on Russian real estate purchases and investments in Sweden. And the government should in the EU work for a ban on visas for Russian tourists
Wall Street Seesaw: S&P 500 Dips Amid US-China Trade Concerns
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Wall Street Seesaw: S&P 500 Dips Amid US-China Trade Concerns

New York stock exchange's broad S&P 500 index fell sharply in Tuesday's morning trade, turned to plus but closed nonetheless on minus.
Kristersson Criticizes Moderate Staff for Anti-Andersson Chant
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Kristersson Criticizes Moderate Staff for Anti-Andersson Chant

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is critical of the fact that a number of moderate employees sang "we hate Andersson". It was imprudent, he says
Church Election Results: Increased Voter Turnout in 2023
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Church Election Results: Increased Voter Turnout in 2023

The final result in the church election is established.
Inflatable Costumes Turn Portland Trump Protest Viral
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Inflatable Costumes Turn Portland Trump Protest Viral

To counter President Trump's image of protesters as extremists, activists in Portland have dressed up in ridiculous creations that have now gone viral on the internet.
Mikael Damberg Opposes Joint Red-Green Election Manifesto
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Mikael Damberg Opposes Joint Red-Green Election Manifesto

Mikael Damberg, The Social Democrats' economic-political spokesperson, does not want a joint election manifesto for the opposition parties. Each party should go to the election with their own programs, according to Damberg
Opposition Parties Clash Over Budget Proposals Ahead of Election
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Opposition Parties Clash Over Budget Proposals Ahead of Election

It differs significantly between the opposition parties' shadow budgets. The Centre Party's proposal often goes completely against the Social Democrats', the Left Party's and the Green party's economic policy
Sweden Democrats Propose Inquiry to Halt Terrorism Support
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Sweden Democrats Propose Inquiry to Halt Terrorism Support

The Sweden Democrats want to appoint a truth commission with the purpose of stopping support to organizations with links to Islamism and terrorism – and accuse The Social Democrats of "long-standing silence" and "political hypocrisy".
Social Democrats Propose Increased Child Allowance and Free Transport
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Social Democrats Propose Increased Child Allowance and Free Transport

The Social Democratic Party wants to increase the child allowance, abolish the deduction for sick leave and take a first step towards free public transportation for young people. Ordinary families get more money in their pockets with Social Democratic policy, says the Social Democratic economic-political spokesperson Mikael Damberg
US Tariffs on Swedish Timber Threaten Sawmill Profitability
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US Tariffs on Swedish Timber Threaten Sawmill Profitability

Timber products from Sweden will soon get ten percent US tariffs, according to a presidential order signed by Donald Trump. This risks significantly worsening an already bad situation for Swedish sawmills, says Christian Nielsen, market analyst
EU May Open Backdoor for Ukraine Membership Talks
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EU May Open Backdoor for Ukraine Membership Talks

The EU Council President António Costa hopes to be able to let Ukraine in to formal negotiations about EU membership through a back door.
Potential for Increased Political Violence in USA After Charlie Kirk Murder
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Potential for Increased Political Violence in USA After Charlie Kirk Murder

The murder of right-wing debater Charlie Kirk may lead to further escalated political violence in the USA. USA expert Jan Hallenberg and author Stephen Marche – who has written the book ”The Next Civil War” – look pessimistically at the country's near future
Social Democrats Restructure Leadership; Ygeman Takes New Role
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Social Democrats Restructure Leadership; Ygeman Takes New Role

The Social Democrats are rearranging the top layer ahead of the election 2026. The old veteran Anders Ygeman is losing his heavy role as responsible for integration issues
Swedish Economy Set for Recovery Next Year, Says KI Report
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Swedish Economy Set for Recovery Next Year, Says KI Report

The low-conjuncture will not be over until 2027. But next year will nonetheless be significantly better
Government Issue Challenges Prime Minister Debate in Sweden
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Government Issue Challenges Prime Minister Debate in Sweden

Exactly how will the next government look? The question was difficult to answer for both Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) and Magdalena Andersson (S) in an SVT debate.
Sweden's Culture Budget Sparks Outrage Over Funding Cuts
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Sweden's Culture Budget Sparks Outrage Over Funding Cuts

”Another budget that fails culture”, claims Sweden's art associations. The government's culture budget creates outraged reactions
Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's Budget as Lacking Reforms
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Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's Budget as Lacking Reforms

The opposition is critical of the government's budget and lacks real reforms. - This is a kind of "last-minute panic budget" on sms loans, says C's economic policy spokesperson Martin Ådahl
Forest Management Emerges as Key Issue in Church of Sweden Election
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Forest Management Emerges as Key Issue in Church of Sweden Election

On Sunday, the Church of Sweden is going to the election. But what is really at stake? The most important issue this year is about the forest, says Kristoffer Morén, news editor at the Church's newspaper
Dairy Cows Retain Grazing Rights; Farmers to Receive Compensation
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Dairy Cows Retain Grazing Rights; Farmers to Receive Compensation

The right for dairy cows to graze outdoors will remain, says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD). Instead, dairy farmers will receive an annual compensation of 1,000 kronor per cow
Gustaf Norén Absent from Majority of Church Council Meetings
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Gustaf Norén Absent from Majority of Church Council Meetings

The former Mando Diao singer Gustaf Norén was Dalarna's most crossed candidate in the previous church election. But with the attendance in the church council it is worse, reports P4 Dalarna
Sweden Opens State Support for Offshore Wind Power Despite SD Opposition
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Sweden Opens State Support for Offshore Wind Power Despite SD Opposition

The Government opens up for state support to offshore wind power, after pressure from the opposition. But SD is against
Sweden Allocates Billions to Reduce Healthcare Waiting Times
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Sweden Allocates Billions to Reduce Healthcare Waiting Times

The Government is allocating an additional 1. 8 billion kronor in next year's budget to shorten the healthcare queues
Opposition Parties Blocked from Summoning Migration Minister to Committee
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Opposition Parties Blocked from Summoning Migration Minister to Committee

V, S and The Green party wanted to ask questions about the revelation that Minister for Migration Johan Forssell's son has been active in a right-wing extremist environment. But The Moderate Party and The Liberals say no to inviting Forssell to the committee, reports Expressen
Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage
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Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Monday afternoon outside the Jewish school in central Stockholm.
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