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SD Confident Voters Will Notice Change After Tidö Agreement Implementation

Support is increasing in SCB's measurement and is picking up voters from both M and SD compared to the election result. But SD is not worried.

SD Confident Voters Will Notice Change After Tidö Agreement Implementation

Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

The opposition's lead increases in SCB's measurement. The opposition gets 55.

Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

Liberals Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility to 13 for Serious Crimes

The Liberals want 13-year-olds who commit serious crimes to be able to be imprisoned. .

Liberals Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility to 13 for Serious Crimes

Sweden to House 600 Prisoners in Estonia to Ease Overcrowding

Sweden has entered into an agreement with regard to placing up to 600 convicted criminals in Estonian prison. It is a historic agreement, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT.

Sweden to House 600 Prisoners in Estonia to Ease Overcrowding

Sweden's Economic Impact of Refugees and Immigrants Analyzed

The National Institute of Economic Research has completed its analysis of the economic effects of immigration to Sweden in modern times. It shows that a refugee on average costs 000 kronor per year, while other foreign-born individuals on average contribute positively to the finances with 48 000 kronor per person, which Ekot was the first to report.

Sweden's Economic Impact of Refugees and Immigrants Analyzed

Blekinge Regional Board Proposes Halting Peth-Test Reporting to Transport Agency

The Regional Board proposes that Region Blekinge introduce an immediate stop to the delivery of pet-test results from healthcare to the Transport Agency, writes SVT News. .

Blekinge Regional Board Proposes Halting Peth-Test Reporting to Transport Agency

Parties Clash Over Nationalization of Swedish Healthcare

The Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats want to see a nationalization of healthcare – but have not gotten the other parties on board. With that, you have one of our most important promises ahead of the election campaign, says Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch.

Parties Clash Over Nationalization of Swedish Healthcare

Social Democrats Aim to Eliminate Vulnerable Areas in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party's goal is that Sweden should not have any disadvantaged areas. This should be achieved through limited immigration and revitalization of the areas, as well as an active language policy.

Social Democrats Aim to Eliminate Vulnerable Areas in Sweden

Social Democrats Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 14 in Sweden

The Social Democrats say yes to temporarily lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years. We have a horrible development in Sweden that must be met with new tools, says Teresa Carvalho, legal policy spokesperson for The Social Democrats.

Social Democrats Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 14 in Sweden

Sweden Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups

The Tidö parties want to cut off foreign financing to extremist mosques and religious communities. We must do more to push back these forces, says Integration Minister Mats Persson (The Liberals).

Sweden Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups

Bilan Osman Explores Youth Racism in New Novel on Swedish School Shooting

She has followed right-wing extremist environments as a journalist. Now Bilan Osman is debuting with a novel about a racist school shooting.

Bilan Osman Explores Youth Racism in New Novel on Swedish School Shooting

Sweden House Model Proposed for Easier Building Without Permits

A so-called "Sweden House" is to be investigated by the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. The villa in "traditional Swedish style" is to be able to be built without a building permit throughout the country.

Sweden House Model Proposed for Easier Building Without Permits

Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden

Public service will not be able to fulfill its mission with the financing proposed by the Tidö parties. This is what the opposition parties mean, warning of major cutbacks.

Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden

Sweden Tightens Requirements for SVT and SR Public Service

The Tidö parties are moving forward with a new model for how public service is to be financed - despite SVT and SR having warned of extensive cutbacks. Moreover, the public service companies are to be scrutinized more closely.

Sweden Tightens Requirements for SVT and SR Public Service

Proposed Tougher Penalties for Forced and Child Marriages in Sweden

The law is proposed to be tightened for forced marriages and child marriages. It is important that the penalties for these crimes reflect the seriousness of the crime, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Proposed Tougher Penalties for Forced and Child Marriages in Sweden

New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

The Riksdag has passed the law on how new nuclear power will be financed. But nothing is said about how high the price tag will be.

New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

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

Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power

Today, the Riksdag is expected to pass what could become one of Sweden's most expensive investments in modern times – the financing of new nuclear power. Here are all the uncertainties and challenges that await.

Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

With a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest.

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson celebrates 20 years in his position without having any thoughts of quitting. Instead, he is planning for how SD will become Sweden's largest party.

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat

The SD top Richard Jomshof hopes that the V member Daniel Riazat will "leave Sweden and go back home". The Left Party group leader demands that the government takes action, writes Svenska Dagbladet.

Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat

EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

Sweden voted no when EU countries gave the green light on Wednesday to give Europe's car manufacturers more time to meet the requirements for the number of emission-free cars on the market. When the EU Parliament voted on the L of the government parties voted as the government on Thursday.

EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately. .

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

The Government proposes that conditional release should take place at the earliest after three-quarters of the sentence have been served. The purpose of the proposal is to sharpen society's view on serious crime, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings