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Controversial asylum law rejected in Germany
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Controversial asylum law rejected in Germany

Germany's federal parliament voted down a proposal for an asylum law that the conservative CDU had put forward with controversial support from the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AFD).
Dramatic that Säpo is overriding Kristersson
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Dramatic that Säpo is overriding Kristersson

The Security Service overrides both the Prime Minister and the Government Offices' Security Department regarding Landerholm. This is claimed by the Social Democratic Party's defence policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist
The Social Democrats want the state to take greater responsibility for schools
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The Social Democrats want the state to take greater responsibility for schools

The Social Democrats want the state to regulate the personnel and teacher density in schools, as well as the size of classes. The goal is better education and for teachers to spend less time on administration
Municipal leaders receive millions - after scandal
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Municipal leaders receive millions - after scandal

The local top politicians in Alingsås – Simon Waern (S) and Daniel Filipsson (The Moderate Party) – are leaving their respective parties. At the same time, it is clear that both will receive millions in golden parachutes, according to Alingsås Tidning
New attempt to stop LO's support to S
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New attempt to stop LO's support to S

The Government is making a new attempt to cut off the Social Democrats' funding from trade union organizations. Now, new directives are coming to an investigation that is essentially complete and would soon have been presented
Committee says no – does not summon the Prime Minister
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Committee says no – does not summon the Prime Minister

The Defence Committee goes against Chairman Peter Hultqvist (S) and does not summon Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the committee. We have been denied this and I think that is very regrettable, says Hultqvist
Stop Cheating – Register Passengers in Taxis
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Stop Cheating – Register Passengers in Taxis

Fraud within the taxi industry is to be stopped through a range of new measures, proposes the Social Democrats.
The Social Democrats want to summon Kristersson to the Defence Committee
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The Social Democrats want to summon Kristersson to the Defence Committee

The Social Democrats will request that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comes to the Defence Committee to answer questions about the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm, who has caused several security incidents. There are many questions that need to be answered, says Peter Hultqvist (S)
Ebba Busch on Criticized Post: It Wasn't Me
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Ebba Busch on Criticized Post: It Wasn't Me

Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) comments on the noted Instagram post about anonymous witnesses. To TV4, she says that it was not she who made the post
Social Democrats to Ulf Kristersson on Gaza: "Extremely weak"
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Social Democrats to Ulf Kristersson on Gaza: "Extremely weak"

There is not sufficient evidence to say whether Israel's attacks on hospitals are proportionate or not, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). "Extremely weak", says Morgan Johansson (S) about the statement
Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election
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Second Round of Voting Awaits in Croatia's Presidential Election

Croatia's incumbent president Zoran Milanović received the most votes in the first round of the country's presidential election. However, according to the country's election commission, a second and decisive round of voting is required against the main opponent Dragan Primorac
Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4
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Hultqvist on the Baltic Sea: Activate NATO's Article 4

Peter Hultqvist, the Social Democrats' defense policy spokesperson, wants the NATO alliance to take greater responsibility for maintaining security in the Baltic Sea region. The government should take the initiative to open up for the activation of Article 4 of the NATO treaty, he says
New Government in Iceland – Women in Majority
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New Government in Iceland – Women in Majority

The Icelandic Social Democrats' leader Kristrún Frostadóttir has presented her government on Saturday.
The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency
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The Government Increases Gaza Aid – Rejects Refugee Agency

The government is doubling the targeted support to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the region to 800 million kronor. At the same time, the core support to the refugee organization Unrwa is being abolished
Important that wind power is not delayed
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Important that wind power is not delayed

The opposition parties S, C, and MP are worried that it will take too long to build out offshore wind power. They demand that the government back down on its decision not to pay the connection fee for the parks
The government's bet - "a castle in the air"
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The government's bet - "a castle in the air"

The government's promised billions to research do not impress the opposition. It is a bit of a castle in the air, says Mikael Damberg (The Social Democrats)
Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"
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Kristersson on electricity prices: "tough times"

The Social Democrats are directing harsh criticism towards the government's handling of the electricity system and the promised lower electricity prices that have failed to materialize. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is hitting back
Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent
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Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent

The EU election was an exercise in having the Sweden Democrats and not the Moderate Party as the main opponent on certain issues, writes the Social Democrats' election analysis group in a debate article in Altinget.
Pehrson: "Positive message with a bitter aftertaste"
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Pehrson: "Positive message with a bitter aftertaste"

Swedish students have improved their results in mathematics according to the knowledge measurement Timss. But the measurement also indicates that the Swedish school has not become better at compensating for students' different social backgrounds
Demands: Introduce 'Task Force' for HVB Homes
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Demands: Introduce 'Task Force' for HVB Homes

The Social Democrats want the government to introduce a "task force" to strengthen the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo). The purpose is to enable HVB homes with serious deficiencies to be quickly closed
Many Swedes want to ban telephone sales
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Many Swedes want to ban telephone sales

LO on Million Support to S: There is a Discontent
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LO on Million Support to S: There is a Discontent

The LO has opened up to withdraw the million kronor support to the Social Democrats during the autumn. But when a potential decision on the matter can become actual is unclear, says chairman Johan Lindholm
The Moderate Party increases – The Left Party declines
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The Moderate Party increases – The Left Party declines

The Left Party is backing down while The Moderate Party is moving forward according to an opinion poll conducted by Indikator opinion on behalf of SR Ekot.
Birgitta Dahl - a fierce champion of equality
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Birgitta Dahl - a fierce champion of equality

As an unmarried mother of small children, Birgitta Dahl broke new ground when she was elected to the parliament in 1969. Behind her, the militant social democrat leaves a career marked by the struggle for equality and the environment
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