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Vasaloppet Added to Swedish Cultural Canon as Sports Contribution
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Vasaloppet is the sports contribution in the proposal for a Swedish cultural canon, which was presented on Tuesday. Vasaloppet is a reasonable choice, says Jens Ljunggren, professor of sports history
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Sweden Introduces Cultural Canon After Years of Debate
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After several years of work, and debate, a Swedish cultural canon will be handed over to the Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party) on Tuesday. This is what we know so far about the cultural canon
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Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles
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Jimmie Åkesson wants to see life imprisonment for pedophiles who commit sexual offenses against children – or that they castrate themselves. It is a matter that we will go to the election on, said the SD leader to TT in connection with his summer speech in Sölvesborg
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Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses
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Over 180 politicians have let taxpayers foot the bill for the parties' activities and parties, shows a DN-examination. Half of them are Christian Democrats
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Svantesson Announces 80 Billion Kronor Budget Initiatives for 2026
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The Government will make investments of 80 billion kronor in the budget for the election year 2026. A large part will go to "families and hardworking people"
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Swedish Cultural Canon to Be Presented Amid Ongoing Debate
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After several years of debate – on Tuesday, historian Lars Trägårdh will submit a Swedish cultural canon to Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).
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Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget
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The Government is expected to strike with historically large initiatives in the state budget for next year, according to a number of experts. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has raised expectations by talking about "decent stimuli" ahead of Thursday's announcement
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Government Proposes Longer Prison Sentences with New Conditional Release Rules
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Conditional release shall be made at the earliest after three-fourths of the sentence has been served. The Government proposes that the tightening comes into force in a first step at the turn of the year – despite the Prison and Probation Service's advice
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Education Ministers Meet on School Reforms, No Concrete Outcomes
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Grades and teachers' working conditions were on the table when the ministers at the Ministry of Education met with representatives of all the parliamentary parties. But the most important issue was never raised, according to one of the invited
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Government Proposes Extended Business Ban for Criminals
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Stop the criminal economy with an extended and tightened trade ban. This is proposed by the government and The Sweden Democrats
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Parties Agree on Pension Increase During Economic Surplus
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All parties agree – a so-called gas should be introduced in the pension system that gives all pensioners more money in good times. According to the latest calculations, there would be a payout in 2027, just under a hundred kronor per month
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Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization
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Households are prioritized when the government negotiates the state budget for 2026. Reduced tax, increased child allowance and reduced food VAT are being discussed
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Kristersson Responds to SVT's Questions on Landerholm Trial with Irritation
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Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) got questions about the former security council and childhood friend Henrik Landerholm, who is now on trial, in SVT's Agenda. But the questions did not go home with the Prime Minister, who answered with noticeable irritation
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Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders
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Donald Trump completely dominates and again in Swedish media. The President of the USA is so far this year more than twice as widely covered as all Swedish party leaders – together
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Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy
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Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) rejects that the government has been divided on its Israel line. At an extra meeting in the Riksdag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, she received support from all parties except SD to freeze the EU's trade agreement with the country
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Energy Policy Deal Needs More Than Just Nuclear Focus, Say Social Democrats
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The Social Democrats can imagine making a deal on energy policy with the government and SD. – But it takes more than just nuclear power policy, it must be about energy policy in general, says Fredrik Olovsson, energy policy spokesperson for S
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Sweden to Build New Nuclear Power for First Time in 50 Years
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The Government and The Sweden Democrats are pleased with Vattenfall's announcement to proceed with the nuclear power plans. For the first time in 50 years, new Swedish nuclear power will be built in Sweden, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference at Ringhals nuclear power plant
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Parties Clash Over Healthcare for Gaza's Children in Sweden
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The Liberals want Sweden to provide healthcare to sick children from Gaza, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. But the Foreign Minister sees difficulties and Jimmie Åkesson says a straight no
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Social Democrats Urge Government to Increase Child Allowance
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The Government confirms the picture of a lost year for the Swedish economy in its new forecast and should now focus on doing right in the upcoming budget, says the Social Democrats. Increase the child allowance, urges S
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Simona Mohamsson: Cooperation with Sweden Democrats Effective
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The Liberals' party leader Simona Mohamsson, who previously profiled herself as an opponent to giving the Sweden Democrats influence, says that she has changed her view on cooperation with the party.
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Minister Opposes Tidö Agreement on Swedish Work Permit Wage Rules
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The Government's plans to raise the salary requirement to obtain a work permit in Sweden are met with internal criticism from Minister for Employment Johan Britz (The Liberals). He is now going against the Tidö Agreement and wants to stop the plans
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Social Democrats Urge Crisis Package for Families and Jobs in Sweden
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The Social Democratic Party thinks that the government has failed with the Swedish economy. Now the party wants to see a crisis package for families with children and jobs
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Cheaper Dental Care for Seniors in Sweden Starting Next Year
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It will be cheaper to go to the dentist for those who are 67 years and older from next year. They only need to pay ten percent of the price to fix a cavity or pull out a tooth
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Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges
2 MIN READ
Households are in focus when the government presents its budget initiatives in September, predict several economists. They also expect the government to take drastic measures this time
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