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Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate

Reduced and more controlled – or a public service that stands strong in times of preparedness? The split concerning the future of SVT, SR, and UR has been great, believes media professor Fredrik Stiernstedt. It reveals a politicization of the issue which is not entirely successful.

Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate

Papal Election of Robert Francis Prevost Aims to Unite Catholic Church

To choose Robert Francis Prevost as the new pope could reflect a will to unite the Catholic Church, says David Thurfjell, professor of religious studies at Södertörn University College. An unexpected but still very pleasant choice, says Helena D'Arcy, editor-in-chief of Catholic Magazine.

Papal Election of Robert Francis Prevost Aims to Unite Catholic Church

New Electricity Pricing Proposal: Stockholm May Face Higher Costs

Stockholmers can become the losers and southerners the winners. Several months delayed, the proposal for new electricity pricing areas will arrive on Monday, April 28, or there may be no change at all.

New Electricity Pricing Proposal: Stockholm May Face Higher Costs

Gang Criminals Exploit Sweden's Assistance System, Report Reveals

Gang criminals are exploiting the system of personal assistance. The fact that it is so widespread stands out, according to criminologist Amir Rostami.

Gang Criminals Exploit Sweden's Assistance System, Report Reveals

Politician: Kristersson wants to unite and calm

A statesmanlike speech, elevated above party politics, is how political scientist Jenny Madestam assesses Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's speech to the nation on Sunday. .

Politician: Kristersson wants to unite and calm

She's supposed to get the Tories out of the crisis - but it's unclear how

Kemi Badenoch is the first black woman to lead the British Conservative Tory Party. She has made herself known as "anti-woke" and is critical of identity politics.

She's supposed to get the Tories out of the crisis - but it's unclear how

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

The Government has continued confidence in Governor Anna Kinberg Batra, who has received harsh criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Social Democrat Ida Karkiainen reacts even more strongly to Kinberg Batra's intention to stay on.

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

The Political Scientist on Billström's Resignation: "A Mystery"

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström's (The Moderate Party) announcement that he is leaving politics hit like a bomb on Wednesday. It's a mystery right now, says political scientist Marja Lemne.

The Political Scientist on Billström's Resignation: "A Mystery"

Elkritiken: "Sverige den stora förloraren"

"Disaster for Swedish competitiveness". The criticism is scathing against Svenska kraftnät's new system for electricity transmission, which is expected to raise electricity prices.

Elkritiken: "Sverige den stora förloraren"