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Stefan Löfven reportedly receives death threats in Varberg, police launch search
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Stefan Löfven reportedly receives death threats in Varberg, police launch search

Sweden's former Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (S) has reportedly received death threats in Varberg, according to information given to Aftonbladet.
Andersson and Dadgostar set to meet on Sunday amid government talks
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Andersson and Dadgostar set to meet on Sunday amid government talks

The party leaders of the Social Democrats and the Left Party plan to meet on Sunday, according to information received by Aftonbladet.
New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs
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New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs

Just over a quarter of the members will be new when the newly elected Riksdag convenes on Monday. The Left Party (V) has the largest share of newcomers
Left Party may back Andreas Norlén in Speaker vote, says Ekot
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Left Party may back Andreas Norlén in Speaker vote, says Ekot

The Left Party is considering voting for Andreas Norlén (M) in Monday’s Speaker election instead of the Social Democrats’ candidate, according to information provided to SR Ekot.
Meit Fohlin declines Riksdag seat, hands mandate to Filip Reinhag
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Meit Fohlin declines Riksdag seat, hands mandate to Filip Reinhag

Social Democrat Meit Fohlin was elected to the Riksdag, but on Friday the Gotland politician announced that she would decline the seat. The mandate will thus be handed over to party colleague Filip Reinhag, local media report
Left Party refuses to back down in government talks, says demands stand unchanged
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Left Party refuses to back down in government talks, says demands stand unchanged

It has been a week since Magdalena Andersson (S) was given the task of trying to form a government. There is still no sign of progress - or that V would back down from its ministerial demands
Social Democrat politician reported over suspected election fraud in Landskrona
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Social Democrat politician reported over suspected election fraud in Landskrona

Suspected election fraud is also being investigated in Landskrona. Here, too, it concerns marked ballot papers
Baudin: We’ll fix it eventually as Social Democrats work on government talks
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Baudin: We’ll fix it eventually as Social Democrats work on government talks

"The Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin says that it will not be easy to form a new government. But we'll fix it eventually," Baudin told TT during a break in a meeting for the party's new parliamentary group
More wolves in Denmark as minister says hunting could begin soon
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More wolves in Denmark as minister says hunting could begin soon

This year, at least 61 wolf pups have been born in Denmark. The time when it may be appropriate to give the go-ahead for wolf hunting is approaching, according to Christian Rabjerg Madsen (S), Minister for the Environment and Animal Welfare
Kristersson: Tidö’s future is an open question as he weighs government options
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Kristersson: Tidö’s future is an open question as he weighs government options

Ulf Kristersson (M) is prepared to try to form a government himself if Magdalena Andersson (S) fails, the Moderates leader tells Dagens Industri. Whether Tidö will remain as a coalition is an "open question", according to him
Social Democrats want new Speaker, say Andreas Norlén should go before Riksdag vote on Monday
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Social Democrats want new Speaker, say Andreas Norlén should go before Riksdag vote on Monday

The Social Democrats want a new speaker when the Riksdag votes on Monday. “For us, it is obvious that Andreas Norlén will not remain in office,” said S group leader Lena Hallengren
Centre Party: Left Party is not fit to govern, says party secretary Hannes Hervieu
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Centre Party: Left Party is not fit to govern, says party secretary Hannes Hervieu

The Left Party is not suitable for government, says C’s party secretary Hannes Hervieu. Being in government is about taking responsibility for economic policy, security policy and foreign policy
After Sweden’s election, EU budget battle looms for new government
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After Sweden’s election, EU budget battle looms for new government

While Sweden has been busy with its election campaign, the rest of Europe has been embroiled in the EU's big budget dispute. The fight over the money will be the hottest issue of the autumn
Palestine issue helps Left Party surge in Rosengård as turnout rises sharply
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Palestine issue helps Left Party surge in Rosengård as turnout rises sharply

It gave Nooshi Dadgostar (V) headaches during the election campaign - but may have benefited the party in vulnerable areas. In Rosengård in Malmö, several voters say the Palestine issue was decisive when they cast their ballots: “They are waging war on our religion,” says one voter on election day
Liberals saved by tactical voters, cementing SD alignment
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Liberals saved by tactical voters, cementing SD alignment

For almost the entire term of office, the Liberals have been under the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties
Election results: More than a third of MPs are new faces
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Election results: More than a third of MPs are new faces

The election has been counted. Just over a third of the elected members of parliament are new
Power vacuum could drive up gasoline prices by 4 kronor this autumn
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Power vacuum could drive up gasoline prices by 4 kronor this autumn

Gasoline and diesel prices have risen sharply in recent weeks, and further increases are expected. Protracted government negotiations in the fall could cause the temporary tax cuts to disappear in a power vacuum
Peter Kullgren and Lars Adaktusson look set to miss Riksdag seats as vote counts continue
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Peter Kullgren and Lars Adaktusson look set to miss Riksdag seats as vote counts continue

Current Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) does not look likely to enter the Riksdag, nor does former program host Lars Adaktusson (KD). MP Martin Melin (L) looks likely to leave
Sweden Democrats’ mass text messages face privacy probe after election complaints
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Sweden Democrats’ mass text messages face privacy probe after election complaints

The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) is launching an investigation into the Sweden Democrats' heavily criticized mass text messaging ahead of the election.
Åkesson: Unclear who won the election as SD comments on losses
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Åkesson: Unclear who won the election as SD comments on losses

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson says it is unclear who won the election. At the same time, he comments on the party's losses
Magdalena Andersson tasked with forming new government as parties clash over support lines
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Magdalena Andersson tasked with forming new government as parties clash over support lines

S leader Magdalena Andersson is tasked with trying to form a new government. But how she will put it together is unclear
After the election, how your wallet could be affected by the red-green promises
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After the election, how your wallet could be affected by the red-green promises

Bank tax, baby allowance and cheaper bus passes. This could become a reality if the red-green parties fulfill their election promises
Støre and Sánchez congratulate Andersson after Sweden election win
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Støre and Sánchez congratulate Andersson after Sweden election win

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre congratulates Magdalena Andersson (S) after it became clear that the red-green parties had won a majority in the election.
Kristersson after resigning: There is no clear winner yet
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Kristersson after resigning: There is no clear winner yet

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has submitted his resignation to the Speaker. At the same time, Kristersson says that "right now there is no winner" - and says that he has not called Magdalena Andersson to congratulate her
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