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Sweden Democrats Remain Most Influential on Social Media for Third Year in a Row
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Sweden Democrats Remain Most Influential on Social Media for Third Year in a Row

The Sweden Democrats maintain their position of power on social media. At the same time, there are signs of a slight shift in the trend on the political left, according to this year’s Power Barometer
Sweden’s Riksdag Proxy Voting Deal May Not Be Ready Until Next Year
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Sweden’s Riksdag Proxy Voting Deal May Not Be Ready Until Next Year

The first vote in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) is approaching, with no proxy voting system in place. This means uncertainty remains over votes in the Riksdag
Red-Green Budget Talks at a Standstill as Sweden’s Government Deadlock Drags On
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Red-Green Budget Talks at a Standstill as Sweden’s Government Deadlock Drags On

The next prime minister may have to govern under a transitional budget or even the budget proposal of their opponents. This means it could take some time before important election promises can be implemented
Christian Democrats Leave Stockholm Region Government Talks
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Christian Democrats Leave Stockholm Region Government Talks

Negotiations to form a new government in the Stockholm Region are breaking down, P4 Stockholm and other media report.
Left Party leader urges clear leadership as Sweden’s government talks stall
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Left Party leader urges clear leadership as Sweden’s government talks stall

The Left Party’s Nooshi Dadgostar regrets that government negotiations have not progressed further. “What is needed now is clear leadership that recognises the parliamentary reality,” she says
All Swedish Parliament Parties Back Stopgap Law to Halt Teenage Deportations
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All Swedish Parliament Parties Back Stopgap Law to Halt Teenage Deportations

All parties in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) support a proposal to introduce a law to stop the so-called teenage deportations. But passing such a law could take time, and how it will be designed remains unclear
Swedish Finance Committee Rejects SD Push to Extend Petrol and Diesel Tax Cuts
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Swedish Finance Committee Rejects SD Push to Extend Petrol and Diesel Tax Cuts

The Sweden Democrats (SD) have failed to win Finance Committee support for extending tax cuts on petrol and diesel. The proposal was unrealistic, says Mikael Damberg (S)
Magdalena Andersson expects to lose Thursday’s prime minister vote in Sweden’s Riksdag
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Magdalena Andersson expects to lose Thursday’s prime minister vote in Sweden’s Riksdag

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson gives up her attempt to form a government, but the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) will still vote on her as prime minister. “I will lose,” she says
Swedish Voters Split on Prospect of Snap Election, Novus Survey Finds
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Swedish Voters Split on Prospect of Snap Election, Novus Survey Finds

Voters are evenly split on the prospect of a snap election, with similar numbers opposed and in favour, according to a Novus survey commissioned by TV4.
Swedish PM Vote on Magdalena Andersson Could Take Place This Week
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Swedish PM Vote on Magdalena Andersson Could Take Place This Week

Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has asked for more time to explore the possibilities of forming a government. A first vote on the prime minister could still take place as early as this week
Swedish Red-Green Parties to Question Migration Minister Over Teen Deportations
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Swedish Red-Green Parties to Question Migration Minister Over Teen Deportations

The red-green parties will summon Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and the Swedish Migration Agency to the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) to ask questions about the deportation of teenagers.
Motala’s New Government Opposes Nuclear Power Plants in the Municipality
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Motala’s New Government Opposes Nuclear Power Plants in the Municipality

Motala’s new red-green government says it opposes building nuclear reactors in the municipality, P4 Östergötland reports.
Magdalena Andersson Gets an Extra Day to Explore Forming a Government
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Magdalena Andersson Gets an Extra Day to Explore Forming a Government

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been given an extra day to tell the Speaker whether she can form a government.
Andersson Could Face Prime Minister Vote as Early as Wednesday Amid Deadlock
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Andersson Could Face Prime Minister Vote as Early as Wednesday Amid Deadlock

The earliest Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, could face a vote for prime minister in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) is Wednesday. The speaker can call a vote even if she is likely to be defeated, in order to move the process forward
Sweden Democrats Leaders Say Veil Ban Proposal Went Too Far and Cost Votes
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Sweden Democrats Leaders Say Veil Ban Proposal Went Too Far and Cost Votes

The Sweden Democrats' proposal for a total veil ban went too far and cost the party votes, several party leaders now believe. The proposal lacked nuance, explanation and a basis for argument, says SD leader Tobias Andersson to SVT
Centre Party leader says government talks were not discussed at red-green meeting
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Centre Party leader says government talks were not discussed at red-green meeting

The meeting between the red-green parties was described as constructive. But there are still no signs of a breakthrough in the deadlocked government talks
Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say
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Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize in Bold Move by Committee, Experts Say

This year’s Nobel Peace Prize goes to human rights lawyer Navi Pillay. “Truly well-deserved,” says former UN Deputy Secretary-General and former Swedish Foreign Minister Jan Eliasson
Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel
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Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel

The red-green parties S, V, C and MP have agreed that Sweden will push to suspend the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. The government has been outmaneuvered, says Morgan Johansson (S), the party’s foreign policy spokesperson
Left Party Leader Says Center Party Has No Alternative to Governing With V
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Left Party Leader Says Center Party Has No Alternative to Governing With V

The day before the red-green meeting, the Center Party leader met with the Christian Democrats (KD) leader in a sauna. The Center Party has not completely abandoned its dream of a centrist coalition, says Left Party (V) deputy leader Ida Gabrielsson
Social Democrats call SD’s proposal to extend fuel tax cuts ‘theater’
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Social Democrats call SD’s proposal to extend fuel tax cuts ‘theater’

The Red-Greens condemn the Sweden Democrats’ (SD) attempt to extend the tax cuts on gasoline and diesel. “We cannot continue with the theater in the Finance Committee,” says Mikael Damberg (Social Democrats)
Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel
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Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel

The red-green parties may be about to change Sweden’s position on Israel and demand that the EU freeze its trade agreement with the country. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says that would not be appropriate right now
Stockholm Region Social Democrats turn to Christian Democrats and Liberals for coalition talks
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Stockholm Region Social Democrats turn to Christian Democrats and Liberals for coalition talks

The Social Democrats are abandoning the Left Party in Stockholm Region (the regional health authority) and have instead turned to the right.
Danish Politicians Condemn One-Year Sentence for Fatal Punch That Killed Swedish Police Officer
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Danish Politicians Condemn One-Year Sentence for Fatal Punch That Killed Swedish Police Officer

A man who fatally punched a Swedish police officer in Copenhagen has been sentenced to one year in prison. Danish politicians are furious about the sentence, which they say is unacceptably lenient
Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Fatal Punch That Killed Swedish Police Officer in Copenhagen
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Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Fatal Punch That Killed Swedish Police Officer in Copenhagen

The man who fatally punched a Swedish police officer in Copenhagen has been sentenced to one year in prison. He admits to the crime, which was caught on video
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