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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
Social Democrats Criticize Increased ROT Deduction as Ineffective
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Social Democrats Criticize Increased ROT Deduction as Ineffective

The Social Democrats do not believe that an increased rot deduction will have any greater effect. It will not build a single new home or seriously change the construction market in Sweden, says Mikael Damberg (S)
Social Democrats Urge Swift Action as Sweden Lags Behind in Defense Strategy
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Social Democrats Urge Swift Action as Sweden Lags Behind in Defense Strategy

The Social Democrats are demanding that the government immediately summons the Defence Committee – at the latest before the end of March.
Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week
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Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week

When food prices rose two years ago, the government summoned the food giants. Now, a new crisis meeting is being planned for next week
Like Landerholm Affair: Who Covered it Up?
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Like Landerholm Affair: Who Covered it Up?

After the indictment against the Prime Minister's former security policy adviser Henrik Landerholm, it must be clarified who in the Government Offices has wanted to cover up what has happened. This is the opinion of the Social Democrats' defence policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist
Eneroth Leaves Parliament for ABF
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Eneroth Leaves Parliament for ABF

The Member of Parliament and former Minister for Infrastructure Tomas Eneroth (S) will become the new chairman of the study association ABF in May.
The Opposition Wonders – Is Ebba Busch Serious?
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The Opposition Wonders – Is Ebba Busch Serious?

Minister for Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch is meeting the opposition today for energy talks. She hopes for broad consensus around the government's nuclear power plans
Sweden's Social Democrats Push for Boost in Defense Production
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Sweden's Social Democrats Push for Boost in Defense Production

The Social Democrats want the government to initiate "lightning negotiations" with the Swedish defense industry to increase production.
U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Paused? Swedish PM Warns of Serious Risks
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U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Paused? Swedish PM Warns of Serious Risks

If the reports that the US President Donald Trump will pause all military support to Ukraine are true, it is serious, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). Peace is not when you let the aggressor get what they want, he says to SVT
The Minister visited Rinkeby – in a bulletproof vest
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The Minister visited Rinkeby – in a bulletproof vest

Minister for Integration Mats Persson (L) followed the police's work in Rinkeby during an emergency response – wearing a bulletproof vest. Now the minister is receiving criticism, both from residents in the area and from a political standpoint
Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation
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Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

It is not enough to spend three percent of GDP on defense, says Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. She is calling for closer defense cooperation in the Nordic region – and announces a Norwegian-Danish one together with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre
Hot C-candidates refuse to give notice
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Hot C-candidates refuse to give notice

Several potential candidates to succeed the Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok refuse to show their hand. I'm saying neither yes nor no right now
Expert: Unlikely Cooperation for C
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Expert: Unlikely Cooperation for C

The support for Magdalena Andersson dropped Muharrem Demirok, according to experts. But that he is now resigning as C-leader does not necessarily open up for a cooperation with the Tidö parties
The Prime Minister about Landerholm: "I feel safe"
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The Prime Minister about Landerholm: "I feel safe"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) continues to be pressed about the revelation surrounding Henrik Landerholm, who mishandled secret and sensitive material. It is my recollection that I was informed on two occasions about what had happened, says Kristersson
The Social Democrats want to reform the system for short-term work
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The Social Democrats want to reform the system for short-term work

The Government should reform the system for short-term work, believe the Social Democrats together with the trade union. An important piece of the puzzle for Swedish competitiveness, says IF Metall's chairman Marie Nilsson
The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump
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The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is criticized for not mentioning the President of the USA in her foreign policy declaration. She avoids with precision mentioning Donald Trump, says Håkan Svenneling, foreign policy spokesperson for V, in a debate in the Riksdag
Sweden fell silent – for the victims in Örebro
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Sweden fell silent – for the victims in Örebro

At the main square in Örebro, thousands gathered for an emotional memorial ceremony. On trains, in schools and at workplaces, those who fell victim to the school attack in Örebro were honored with a minute of silence at 12 o'clock
Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"
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Food prices are rising: "The government must wake up"

Inflation is rising and food prices are taking off again in January. It's a sign that the government is doing too little, according to Magdalena Andersson (S)
Red-Greens want to tighten gun laws – SD members critical
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Red-Greens want to tighten gun laws – SD members critical

The Social Democrats, the Left Party, and the Green Party want the weapons legislation to be tightened and go further than the government on a few points. The Sweden Democrats support the government's line, but several Sweden Democrat members are critical
"A false image" of the gang's recruitment
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"A false image" of the gang's recruitment

The police describe the situation as children "standing in line" to shoot or blow things up for payment. But the image is misleading, according to criminologist Camila Salazar Atías – who also says that the development can be reversed
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