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Ukraine Gains Unrestricted Range for Western Donated Rockets
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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
Sweden Can Afford to Reduce Working Hours to 35 Per Week, Says LO
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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
Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden
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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
New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs
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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
Center Party Support Rises After Anna-Karin Hatt Leadership Change
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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.
Sweden Criticizes Israel's Plans for Full Gaza Control
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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
Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares
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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
Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister
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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
Hultqvist Warns Thyberg Affair Damages Sweden's International Image
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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
EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition
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EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin
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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.
Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt
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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)
Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group
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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
Social Democrats Propose 500 Million Kronor for Youth Summer Jobs
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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 Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness
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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 Boost in Support for Single Parents
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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
Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism
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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"
AP Fund CEOs to Face Finance Committee Over Northvolt Investments
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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
Independent School Profit Proposal Sparks Industry Concerns in Sweden
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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
Social Democrats Propose State Investment Bank to Boost Growth
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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.
Sweden Democrats Block Extra Child Allowance, Social Democrats React
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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
Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal
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Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal

The opposition, not entirely unexpectedly, gives the government a failing grade for the nuclear power proposal. Even the S, which does not have any principled opposition to new reactors, thinks that one is being offered a pig in a poke – that is, without knowing what one gets
Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden
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Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden

The Social Democrats want to tighten control over HVB homes, to prevent gang criminals from recruiting young people there.
Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications
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Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications

It is very strange that a "loser" like President Putin gets to set the agenda, believes former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S). There is an American debate that I don't quite understand – that it's Nato's fault that it has turned out this way, says Persson about Russia's war in Ukraine
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