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Magdalena Andersson Re-elected as Social Democrats Leader

Magdalena Andersson has been re-elected as party leader for the Social Democrats. .

Magdalena Andersson Re-elected as Social Democrats Leader

Social Democrats Push for Shorter Working Hours Through Negotiations

The S-congress decides that working hours need to be shortened for everyone. First and foremost, the issue should be resolved through negotiations between the labour market parties.

Social Democrats Push for Shorter Working Hours Through Negotiations

Social Democrats Set New Policy Agenda at Party Congress for 2026 Election

The Social Democrats have gathered to establish a new policy ahead of the 2026 election. We will be more straightforward, clearer and a more action-oriented party, says party leader Magdalena Andersson.

Social Democrats Set New Policy Agenda at Party Congress for 2026 Election

Ukraine Gains Unrestricted Range for Western Donated Rockets

Several Western countries have completely removed restrictions on how far into Russian territory Ukraine is allowed to fire robots. The decision is confirmed by Germany's Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Ukraine Gains Unrestricted Range for Western Donated Rockets

Sweden Can Afford to Reduce Working Hours to 35 Per Week, Says LO

Sweden can afford a general reduction in working hours, LO believes. Shortening the workweek to 35 hours would cost 1.

Sweden Can Afford to Reduce Working Hours to 35 Per Week, Says LO

Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden

Public service will not be able to fulfill its mission with the financing proposed by the Tidö parties. This is what the opposition parties mean, warning of major cutbacks.

Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden

New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

The Riksdag has passed the law on how new nuclear power will be financed. But nothing is said about how high the price tag will be.

New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

Center Party Support Rises After Anna-Karin Hatt Leadership Change

Support for the Center Party grows strongly after the party leadership change to Anna-Karin Hatt, shows a new measurement from Novus. .

Center Party Support Rises After Anna-Karin Hatt Leadership Change

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) condemns Israel's move to take control of entire Gaza. Then it is important to mark very clearly, says Malmer Stenergard.

Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control

Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares

Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (Christian Democrats) was involved in making a decision about a wind farm while he owned shares in the company in question, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot. This is starting to smell like corruption, says the Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin.

Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson celebrates 20 years in his position without having any thoughts of quitting. Instead, he is planning for how SD will become Sweden's largest party.

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

Hultqvist Warns Thyberg Affair Damages Sweden's International Image

The Defence Committee's chairman Peter Hultqvist (S) warns that the Thyberg affair is damaging Sweden internationally. This naturally sends a shockwave through the international system and Sweden's cooperation with partners, he says.

Hultqvist Warns Thyberg Affair Damages Sweden's International Image

EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

Sweden voted no when EU countries gave the green light on Wednesday to give Europe's car manufacturers more time to meet the requirements for the number of emission-free cars on the market. When the EU Parliament voted on the L of the government parties voted as the government on Thursday.

EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately. .

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt

The AP funds have probably not broken the law, but The Moderate Party thinks they sense that they tried to get around the system when they invested billions in now bankrupt Northvolt. This setup appears quite creative, says Edward Riedl (M).

Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt

Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group

The red-green majority in Stockholm wants to limit farm sales of alcohol on weekends – now the industry organization Visita accuses the parties of having misinterpreted the new law. It's not meant to be that way, says Visita's chief lawyer Stefan Lundin.

Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group

Social Democrats Propose 500 Million Kronor for Youth Summer Jobs

The Social Democrats want to invest 500 million kronor more than the government to create summer jobs and extra jobs for young people. .

Social Democrats Propose 500 Million Kronor for Youth Summer Jobs

Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

The Social Democrats want to invest over a billion kronor to strengthen Sweden's healthcare preparedness. .

Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

Social Democrats Propose Boost in Support for Single Parents

The Social Democrats want to invest more money than the government in households that are struggling economically. The party proposes an increased maintenance support to single parents.

Social Democrats Propose Boost in Support for Single Parents

Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism

The opposition criticizes the spring budget and demands crisis measures. The Social Democrats accuse the government of lacking crisis insight and the Centre Party demands an end to "wait and see politics".

Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism

AP Fund CEOs to Face Finance Committee Over Northvolt Investments

The CEOs of the AP Funds are to be questioned in the Riksdag's Finance Committee. The reason: Noteworthy billion-krona investments made by the funds through specially formed companies in the now bankrupt battery manufacturer Northvolt.

AP Fund CEOs to Face Finance Committee Over Northvolt Investments

Independent School Profit Proposal Sparks Industry Concerns in Sweden

The proposals for restrictions on independent schools distributing profits are far too broad and threaten to bring down the entire industry, according to Andreas Mörck, federation director for Almega Education. The Social Democrats also reject the proposals – but because they do not go far enough.

Independent School Profit Proposal Sparks Industry Concerns in Sweden

Social Democrats Propose State Investment Bank to Boost Growth

The Social Democrats want to establish a state investment bank to support companies that want to invest in new technologies. .

Social Democrats Propose State Investment Bank to Boost Growth

Sweden Democrats Block Extra Child Allowance, Social Democrats React

The Sweden Democrats said no to a proposal for an extra child allowance in the spring amending budget, sources tell SVT. This gets the Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin to hit the roof.

Sweden Democrats Block Extra Child Allowance, Social Democrats React