SwedenLivingWorldBusinessSportsEntertainment

The Sweden Democrats

After the autumn's chaos - cozy in Kristersson's kitchen
Sweden News

After the autumn's chaos - cozy in Kristersson's kitchen

On Tuesday, all the Tidöledarna will meet in the kitchen of Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's home in Strängnäs. An opportunity to show unity after the squabbling and bickering of the autumn
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
World News

Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives turn to the far right
"Final deal" with criminals who cannot be deported
Sweden News

"Final deal" with criminals who cannot be deported

The conditions will become tougher for foreign citizens who have committed crimes but cannot be deported. Now this group is finally finished once and for all, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
SD politician resigns after Nazi revelations
Sweden NewsTop News

SD politician resigns after Nazi revelations

Sweden Democrats MP Göran Hargestam is resigning from his parliamentary duties, he announced via the party's press department. This after Expressen revealed that he owns, among other things, idol pictures of Adolf Hitler
Andersson and Åkesson in a fight about troll factories
Sweden News

Andersson and Åkesson in a fight about troll factories

Magdalena Andersson (S) and Jimmie Åkesson (SD) accuse each other's parties of running so-called troll factories on social media. - What you are doing is a real troll factory, says Åkesson in a debate with the S leader on SVT's Aktuellt
Elderly people receive strengthened high-cost protection for dental care
Sweden News

Elderly people receive strengthened high-cost protection for dental care

The Riksdag has hammered out strengthened high-cost protection for dental care for people aged 67 and older. Today is a big day, says SD's group leader Linda Lindberg
Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful
World News

Tidö cooperation on exports – the EU's far right increasingly powerful

The Tidö cooperation is increasingly being exported to the EU Parliament. Environmental issues are being sidelined as the conservatives increasingly turn to the far right
A: Pressure the electricity grid companies with stricter regulations
Business News

A: Pressure the electricity grid companies with stricter regulations

The Social Democrats are demanding that the rules for electricity network companies be tightened so that they cannot raise fees at will.
Healthcare the most important voter issue in new survey
Sweden News

Healthcare the most important voter issue in new survey

Healthcare has taken over from law and order as voters' most important issue, shows an opinion poll from Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
SVT CEO: SD's demands are deeply problematic
Sweden News

SVT CEO: SD's demands are deeply problematic

SVT CEO Anne Lagercrantz is critical of the Sweden Democrats' desire to summon SVT's management to the culture committee. What the SD is opening up for is a system of political interrogations, she says in an interview with Ekot on Saturday
Former SD top to KD
Sweden News

Former SD top to KD

Former SD leader Paula Bieler Eriksson is joining the Christian Democrats.
Bottom note for the Left Party in new survey
Sweden News

Bottom note for the Left Party in new survey

Support for the Left Party continues to decline while the Christian Democrats reach a new peak, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio Ekot.
The proposal: 16-year age limit for social media
World News

The proposal: 16-year age limit for social media

Introduce a 16-year age limit for social media. At least that's what the European Parliament wants, according to a vote in Strasbourg on Wednesday
No agreement on rules of the game in social media
Sweden News

No agreement on rules of the game in social media

The parties have not been able to agree on rules for political accounts on social media. S leader Magdalena Andersson defends those run by the party's media company
EU requirements: No social media before the age of 16
World News

EU requirements: No social media before the age of 16

Pressure is mounting in the European Parliament to introduce a strict age limit of 16 for using social media. But not everyone is convinced
Lars Adaktusson makes a comeback in KD
Sweden News

Lars Adaktusson makes a comeback in KD

The Christian Democrats' former EU parliamentarian Lars Adaktusson is planning a comeback in politics, reports P4 Jönköping. Adaktusson has now reversed his decision to collaborate with the Sweden Democrats, he tells the radio
Managers fired in home care scandal – "Serious"
Sweden News

Managers fired in home care scandal – "Serious"

Two managers in Uddevalla municipality have been dismissed following the high-profile scandal in home care, where around 20 employees were suspended last autumn. It is extremely serious, says the chairman of the municipal board, Martin Pettersson (SD)
SD: Make "You old, you free" the national anthem
Sweden News

SD: Make "You old, you free" the national anthem

The Sweden Democrats' national parliament has decided that the party will push for "Du gamla, du fria" to be adopted as Sweden's official national anthem.
SD wants to change the law on incitement against ethnic groups
Sweden News

SD wants to change the law on incitement against ethnic groups

The SD wants to drastically change the law on incitement against ethnic groups. However, several in the party wanted to go further and abolish the law completely, but lost by one vote
It's the Liberals' chance in the election: "Not done"
Sweden News

It's the Liberals' chance in the election: "Not done"

The Liberals may be hoping in vain for increased voter support after the decision on the government issue. The decision is too complicated to avoid the issue, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö
Åkesson: L must back down on the government issue
Sweden News

Åkesson: L must back down on the government issue

SD will not accept being excluded by L from a possible new Tidö government. The L leader states that it will be up to Ulf Kristersson to resolve the conflict if a government is to be formed after the election
SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children
Sweden News

SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children

The SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children. Pedophiles should be “hunted down and put behind bars,” says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson in his speech at the National Assembly
SD demands ministerial posts – "cannot be misinterpreted"
Sweden News

SD demands ministerial posts – "cannot be misinterpreted"

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is given free rein to say no to a prime ministerial candidate if the party does not gain acceptable influence after the election. The basic requirement is ministerial posts
Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas
Sweden News

Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas

SD presents Peter Eriksson, recently recruited from the Swedish Hunters' Association, as its new rural policy spokesperson. Peter is a person who is truly rooted in the countryside, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson
Show Consent Options

Categories

Information

Sweden Herald

  • Stay informed with the latest news and updates from Sweden in English. From daily news and events happening now, to recaps of what happened in Sweden last night, our coverage keeps you updated. Swedish news today.
  • © Sweden Herald