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Germany introduces security laws after knife attack

The Swedish government is preparing a comprehensive proposal on sharpened laws after the knife attacks in Solna City last week. .

Germany introduces security laws after knife attack

Reduced working hours "can cost hundreds of billions"

The proposal to reduce working hours to 35 hours a week would cost "hundreds of billions of kronor" per year, according to national economist John Hassler at Stockholm University. The question is whether we think it's worth it?.

Reduced working hours "can cost hundreds of billions"

Social Democratic Proposal: 35-Hour Workweek by 2035

A working group within The Social Democratic Party proposes that the working hours for full-time employees be reduced from the current 40 to 35 hours per week. The change is proposed to take place step by step and be fully implemented by 2035.

Social Democratic Proposal: 35-Hour Workweek by 2035

Increase Food Prices with Higher Competition

The Social Democrats want to increase competition in the food market to push down food prices. Stricter requirements must be imposed on wholesalers, according to the party.

Increase Food Prices with Higher Competition

The Folklistan's answer: "We exist to 110 percent"

On Wednesday, Lena Hallengren (S) sent a jab at the Folklistan and said it was good that "this weird party no longer exists". It still exists "to 110 percent", the party responds.

The Folklistan's answer: "We exist to 110 percent"

Hallengren: Good that the Folklistan no longer exists

The People's List founder Jan Emanuel is welcome back in the Social Democrats. It's probably good that this weird party no longer exists, says S group leader Lena Hallengren.

Hallengren: Good that the Folklistan no longer exists

Jan Emanuel is Leaving - The Folklistan Continues

Jan Emanuel announces that the Folklistan is shutting down after the fiasco in the EU election. I tried to change and it went awry, he says in Almedalen in Visby.

Jan Emanuel is Leaving - The Folklistan Continues

SD wants to be a new school party: "Tougher measures needed"

The Sweden Democrats want to focus on education policy, alongside migration and law and order. The Swedish school system is in free fall, says SD's party leader Jimmie Åkesson.

SD wants to be a new school party: "Tougher measures needed"

New S Proposal: Scrap the Job Centre

The Employment Service is "politically ruined" and should be abolished. This is proposed by a working group within the Social Democrats – which points out the privatisation under Stefan Löfven's government as one of the problems.

New S Proposal: Scrap the Job Centre

Gothenburg boycotts Israeli goods

Göteborg City Council stops purchases from Israel, reports Swedish Radio Göteborg. The decision was made in the procurement and purchasing committee on Thursday following a proposal from the governing parties in Göteborg City Council – the Social Democrats, the Left Party and the Green Party – who want to stop all purchases from, among other places, Israel.

Gothenburg boycotts Israeli goods

Kills the nuclear weapons debate in Sweden

The Social Democrats have got a new wording on nuclear weapons on Swedish soil due to the DCA agreement with the USA. But it does not calm the Left Party.

Kills the nuclear weapons debate in Sweden

"Time to consider the euro question"

Support for the euro is increasing. But another referendum is not on the agenda right now, several parties believe.

"Time to consider the euro question"

Disaster figure for KD - support halved

Labour and Christian Democrats fall below the parliamentary threshold in SCB's latest measurement of party sympathies – and support for Christian Democrats has almost halved since the election. Both parties are primarily losing to their government coalition partner, the Moderates.

Disaster figure for KD - support halved

MP becomes the largest party in Stockholm

The Green Party appears to be the largest party among Stockholm's voters in the EU election, according to preliminary figures. The party receives over 20.

MP becomes the largest party in Stockholm

"SD: 'We had hoped for more'"

Not a lot of joy at the SD's election watch when the first election results are presented. The party is taking a beating in large parts of the country.

"SD: 'We had hoped for more'"

Breakthrough for the Social Democrats

Social Democrats hoped for a trend-break and it seems they have got one. There was jubilation and applause when the preliminary election result points to an upswing.

Breakthrough for the Social Democrats

Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign

EU Commissioner became a cold shower for the Sweden Democrats who appear to be on course to only become the fourth largest party. The Liberals appear to be on course to scrape through in the European Parliament.

Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

General Lieutenant Michael Claesson becomes new supreme commander, announces the government. He succeeds Micael Bydén.

Michael Claesson new Supreme Commander: "Proud and Decisive"

"A policy that risks more terrorist attacks"

The Center Party for a politics that leads to thread and concrete pigs on Drottninggatan, says SD's top candidate Charlie Weimers in SR's final debate. It's a deplorable way to express oneself, says Center's Emma Wiesner.

"A policy that risks more terrorist attacks"

Proposal: Lower Tax for Entrepreneurs

Small business owners get lower tax when rules are simplified. A new proposal has been submitted to the government.

Proposal: Lower Tax for Entrepreneurs