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Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll
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Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll

The red-green bloc's lead in the opinion polls against the government parties and SD decreases sharply to 5. 6 percentage points in October, according to a measurement made for Sveriges Radio by Indikator opinion
Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate
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Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the case where an 18-year-old refugee avoids deportation despite being convicted of rape. That those who are convicted of serious crimes in Sweden should not be forced to leave the country, that is completely unreasonable, he says to the media
Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback
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Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are changing their minds about the redemption of the controversial rifle AR-15 and no longer want it to happen by force, they write in a debate article in Swedish Hunting.
Refugee Crisis 2015: Key Events and Impact on Europe and Sweden
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Refugee Crisis 2015: Key Events and Impact on Europe and Sweden

For ten years ago culminated what has come to be called the refugee crisis. During 2015, about 1
Simona Mohamsson: Liberals Ready for New Election Over Sweden Democrats
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Simona Mohamsson: Liberals Ready for New Election Over Sweden Democrats

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson emphasizes that the party does not intend to make way for Ulf Kristersson as Prime Minister if the Sweden Democrats are allowed to enter the government after the next election. The Liberals also want a profit ban in school, but Mohamsson does not want to cooperate with the red-greens on the issue
What the Moderate Party Needs to Win the Next Election
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What the Moderate Party Needs to Win the Next Election

The Moderate Party must attract the middle voters and the women to win the election. Despite the poor figures, the party has hope of reversing the trend
Åkesson Warns of Voting Down Kristersson Without Ministerial Posts
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Åkesson Warns of Voting Down Kristersson Without Ministerial Posts

The Sweden Democrats will vote down a government with Kristersson as prime minister if the party does not get ministerial posts. Then we press the red button in the chamber, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson to Expressen
Kristersson Invites Tidö Leaders for Pre-Election Strategy Meeting
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Kristersson Invites Tidö Leaders for Pre-Election Strategy Meeting

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) invites the Tidö leaders to his home to develop a common direction ahead of the election. This is not a show off
Dadgostar: Left Party Vows to Defend Swedish Healthcare
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Dadgostar: Left Party Vows to Defend Swedish Healthcare

It is time for a change of power, according to V-leader Nooshi Dadgostar. Today it is 323 days until we vote away this government, she says in her speech at Vänsterdagarna
Moderate Party Proposes Sweden Contract for Immigrants to Uphold Values
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Moderate Party Proposes Sweden Contract for Immigrants to Uphold Values

The Moderate Party is taking a new step today in its integration policy. Immigrants must accept and comply with Swedish values
Moderate Party Proposes Euro Currency Investigation in Sweden
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Moderate Party Proposes Euro Currency Investigation in Sweden

The Moderate Party wants to investigate whether the euro should be introduced as a currency in Sweden. The meeting voted it through on Friday
EU Parliament Reverses Stance on Sustainability in Rare Vote
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EU Parliament Reverses Stance on Sustainability in Rare Vote

An unlikely alliance of greens and far-right gets the EU parliament to say no to its own agreement on simplifications in the environmental area. The result is a heavy blow to the center
Swedish Parties Reprimanded for Unconsented Mass SMS Before Elections
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Swedish Parties Reprimanded for Unconsented Mass SMS Before Elections

It is wrong of parties to send sms and e-mail to the public without consent, according to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY).
Constitutional Committee Split on Resuming Landerholm Investigation
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Constitutional Committee Split on Resuming Landerholm Investigation

The coalition parties oppose the Constitutional Committee's review of the Landerholm affair being resumed. This is to protect Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), according to the Social Democrats
Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Riksdag says no to the Sweden Democrats' request for a referendum on a constitutional amendment.
Åkesson Celebrates Mjällby's Historic Swedish Championship Win
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Åkesson Celebrates Mjällby's Historic Swedish Championship Win

Dedicated supporter Jimmie Åkesson has followed Mjällby since he was a little boy. Finally, he got to rejoice over a Swedish Championship gold
New Mortgage Rules May Increase Housing Prices, Experts Warn
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New Mortgage Rules May Increase Housing Prices, Experts Warn

The Government wants to raise the ceiling for how large loans home buyers can take and soften the requirement for amortizations. The Central Bank, National Debt Office and National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) are among those who warn of risks with the proposals
Motala Offers 1000 Kronor for Each Wild Boar Shot to Control Population
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Motala Offers 1000 Kronor for Each Wild Boar Shot to Control Population

A thousand kronor for each shot wild boar. This is proposed by Motala municipality to get the growing wild boar population under control, writes Motala Vadstena Tidning
Record Number of Children Under 15 Suspected of Murder Plans This Year
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Record Number of Children Under 15 Suspected of Murder Plans This Year

The Government can after three years point to some successes in the fight against the gangs. But there are worrying trends
Åkesson Claims Sweden Democrats Lead Political Shift in Sweden
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Åkesson Claims Sweden Democrats Lead Political Shift in Sweden

Thanks to The Sweden Democrats, a paradigm shift has occurred in Swedish politics, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson from the stage during his autumn speech. We have got the other parties to move in our direction, the debate is held today on our half of the pitch
SD Leader Criticizes Past Rhetoric Against Political Opponents
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SD Leader Criticizes Past Rhetoric Against Political Opponents

The Sweden Democrats' member of parliament Mattias Karlsson says to SVT that the then SD-owned channel Riks descriptions of the Centre Party's then party leader Annie Lööf was not "a reasonable way to talk about political opponents".
Center Party Faces Leadership Crisis After Hatt's Resignation
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Center Party Faces Leadership Crisis After Hatt's Resignation

The election year is approaching, but after Anna-Karin Hatt's announcement of resignation, the Center Party is facing the same situation as when her predecessor left the party leader post, according to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors. The crucial question remains unanswered: Who is the party's candidate for Prime Minister?
Kristersson Unfazed by Bleak Opinion Polls Ahead of Election Tour
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Kristersson Unfazed by Bleak Opinion Polls Ahead of Election Tour

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is visiting twelve cities at a rapid pace on the first election tour ahead of the election next autumn. The opinion situation looks quite bleak, but the Moderate Party leader is not worried
Åkesson Calls for Tomasson's Resignation After World Cup Qualifying Losses
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Åkesson Calls for Tomasson's Resignation After World Cup Qualifying Losses

The Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson (SD) demands that Jon Dahl Tomasson should resign as national team captain.
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