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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
Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups
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Germany Ends Support for Mediterranean Migrant Rescue Groups

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment
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Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget
Trump and Starmer Sign Trade Agreement Excluding Steel Tariffs
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Trump and Starmer Sign Trade Agreement Excluding Steel Tariffs

USA's president Donald Trump and the UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer have signed a trade agreement. But the for the UK important steel tariffs are still not included in the agreement
Politician Charged for Threatening Colleague with Death
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Politician Charged for Threatening Colleague with Death

The Social Democratic municipal politician Mattias Ahlenhed called his party colleague a "fat, ugly pig-like fascist" and conveyed implicit death threats. Now he is being prosecuted for the threats, reports SVT News Västernorrland
Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden
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Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate
Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters
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Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters

LO-members return to the Social Democratic Party. At the same time, the Sweden Democrats lose among working-class voters, shows the SCB's party sympathy survey
Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders
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Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders

The Constitutional Committee (KU) criticizes the three party leaders in the government. The reason is a debate article about preventing new citizenship
Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress
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Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has had the Ministry of Finance calculate the Social Democrats' policy to show that it is harmful to growth. They must tolerate scrutiny, she says
Kristersson Open to Apology for International Adoptees Amid Trafficking Concerns
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Kristersson Open to Apology for International Adoptees Amid Trafficking Concerns

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not rule out that all internationally adopted persons should receive an apology. It is very serious information that is coming to light, he says
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