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Venezuela Accuses US of Extrajudicial Killings in Boat Incident
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Venezuela Accuses US of Extrajudicial Killings in Boat Incident

The Venezuelan interior minister accuses the USA of extrajudicial murders after the USA attacked an alleged smuggling boat with eleven people on board. They murdered the eleven people without judicial review
Sweden Democrats Address Jessica Stegrud's Controversial Comment
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Sweden Democrats Address Jessica Stegrud's Controversial Comment

”Telling nonetheless that it is a Swedish-born Kurd and a Persian who are debating the cultural canon in Aktuellt", wrote SD-top Jessica Stegrud on X, referring to culture minister Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party) and S's cultural policy spokesperson Lawen Redar. The statement has received sharp criticism and now Sverigedemokraterna announces that one ”has had a conversation” with Stegrud
Jamal El-Haj Launches New Unity Party in Sweden
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Jamal El-Haj Launches New Unity Party in Sweden

The former Social Democratic Member of Parliament Jamal El-Haj has formed a new party and also been elected as its chairman.
Social Democrats Summon Culture Minister Over TV4 Network Exit
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Social Democrats Summon Culture Minister Over TV4 Network Exit

The Social Democrats are calling the Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party) to the cultural committee after TV4's announcement to leave the terrestrial network, reports TV4 News.
Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's 2026 Budget as Desperate Move
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Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's 2026 Budget as Desperate Move

The opposition fears that the government's giant budget suggests that it has lost control and been struck by panic. It feels fairly desperate, says the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg
Sweden to Lift Uranium Mining Ban and Municipal Veto
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Sweden to Lift Uranium Mining Ban and Municipal Veto

The ban on uranium mining in Sweden is being removed. In the short term, the government also wants to abolish the municipal veto entirely
Education Ministers Meet on School Reforms, No Concrete Outcomes
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Education Ministers Meet on School Reforms, No Concrete Outcomes

Grades and teachers' working conditions were on the table when the ministers at the Ministry of Education met with representatives of all the parliamentary parties. But the most important issue was never raised, according to one of the invited
Green Party Maintains Opposition to New Nuclear Power in Sweden
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Green Party Maintains Opposition to New Nuclear Power in Sweden

Green party will also in the future oppose new nuclear power in Sweden. The party board had proposed a mitigation in the formulations in the party program – but is now backing down
Energy Policy Deal Needs More Than Just Nuclear Focus, Say Social Democrats
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Energy Policy Deal Needs More Than Just Nuclear Focus, Say Social Democrats

The Social Democrats can imagine making a deal on energy policy with the government and SD. – But it takes more than just nuclear power policy, it must be about energy policy in general, says Fredrik Olovsson, energy policy spokesperson for S
Government Criticizes Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza
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Government Criticizes Israel's Ground Offensive in Gaza

The Government condemns Israel's ground offensive against Gaza city. All such steps condemn the Government, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
Sweden to Build New Nuclear Power for First Time in 50 Years
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Sweden to Build New Nuclear Power for First Time in 50 Years

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are pleased with Vattenfall's announcement to proceed with the nuclear power plans. For the first time in 50 years, new Swedish nuclear power will be built in Sweden, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference at Ringhals nuclear power plant
Social Democrats Urge Crisis Package for Families and Jobs in Sweden
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Social Democrats Urge Crisis Package for Families and Jobs in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party thinks that the government has failed with the Swedish economy. Now the party wants to see a crisis package for families with children and jobs
Peace Still Distant Despite Trump's Azerbaijan-Armenia Agreement
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Peace Still Distant Despite Trump's Azerbaijan-Armenia Agreement

Azerbaijan's and Armenia's leaders have in the White House, together with Donald Trump, signed an agreement which, according to the US President, will lead to an eternal peace. But according to Rasmus Canbäck, journalist who has long monitored the area, peace is far away
Social Democrats Criticize Government's Leadership on Israel Policy
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Social Democrats Criticize Government's Leadership on Israel Policy

After the latest developments regarding the government's stance on Israel, the Social Democrats are calling the Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reports Expressen.
Strömmer Addresses Rising Threats and Violence in Prisons
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Strömmer Addresses Rising Threats and Violence in Prisons

Threats and violence in the country's prisons are increasing. The union warns of inadequate security and the Prison and Probation Service has also flagged tougher conditions ahead
Social Democrats Criticize Minister's Absence from EU-Israel Meeting
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Social Democrats Criticize Minister's Absence from EU-Israel Meeting

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) was absent from yesterday's meeting with the EU's foreign ministers where various measures against Israel were raised. It is a lost opportunity, says Anders Ygeman, The Social Democrats' spokesperson on migration and social insurance issues, to TT
Social Democrats Propose Reducing Dance Event VAT from 25% to 6%
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Social Democrats Propose Reducing Dance Event VAT from 25% to 6%

The Social Democrats want to remove the so-called dance band VAT. This would mean that the VAT on dance events is reduced from 25 to 6 percent
Braunau Renames Streets Linked to Nazi Figures After Activist Pressure
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Braunau Renames Streets Linked to Nazi Figures After Activist Pressure

After years of pressure from activists, Adolf Hitler's Austrian hometown of Braunau has decided to rename two streets named after Nazis.
EU and US Face Tariff Talks Deadline Amid Economic Shock Concerns
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EU and US Face Tariff Talks Deadline Amid Economic Shock Concerns

EU's Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is on his way to Washington for a new round of tariff talks with the US Trade Representative Jamiesen Greer. They now have a week to make a deal before President Donald Trump's so-called tariff pause and negotiation deadline expires on July 9
New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden
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New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden

From today, it will be easier to change legal gender with the new gender affiliation law. The law has been preceded by several years of turbulent debate and discord within the parliamentary parties where The Moderate Party and The Liberals finally outvoted their government partner The Christian Democrats
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate
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Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

The Social Democrat and former Minister for Social Affairs Annika Strandhäll has decided to leave politics. Strandhäll has over the years been one of the party's most combative politicians, and her statements in social media have often led to heated debates and criticism
US Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Tech Tax Dispute
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US Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Tech Tax Dispute

USA is cancelling trade talks with Canada, announces the American president Donald Trump on the platform Truth Social. The message comes as a response to Canadian taxes that target American tech companies
Social Democrats Sell Lottery Business Amid Criticism and New Tax
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Social Democrats Sell Lottery Business Amid Criticism and New Tax

The Social Democratic Party is selling its criticized lottery business, Kombispel. It is due to the government's new opposition tax, says the Social Democratic Party's party secretary Tobias Baudin
Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech
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Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech

S-leader Magdalena Andersson paints a dark picture of the world situation in her speech in Almedalen. Growth, defense and jobs are her focus if she becomes prime minister
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