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Left Party demands free dental care and high-cost protection in any government negotiations
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Left Party demands free dental care and high-cost protection in any government negotiations

V demands protection against high dental costs in any government negotiations. "Class should not be visible in people's mouths," party leader Nooshi Dadgostar said at a press conference
Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government
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Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government

KD leader Ebba Busch will demand quota-free parental leave if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. Gender Equality Minister Nina Larsson (L) says Busch is "completely off
KD demands abolishing all paternity leave in new government
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KD demands abolishing all paternity leave in new government

The Christian Democrats (KD) will demand quota-free parental insurance if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. State healthcare is also on the list of demands
Thirteen-year-olds who murder could be imprisoned
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Thirteen-year-olds who murder could be imprisoned

Despite widespread criticism, the government is moving forward with the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for the most serious crimes. Thirteen-year-olds could be sentenced to prison
Katja Nyberg served with suspicion of a crime
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Katja Nyberg served with suspicion of a crime

Former SD member Katja Nyberg has been charged with grossly reckless driving, SVT News reports.
SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof
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SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) claims that the Swedish economy is “Trump-proof. ” The Social Democratic Party (SD) disagrees
Sweden Democrat politician in Skaraborg indicted for multiple rapes
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Sweden Democrat politician in Skaraborg indicted for multiple rapes

A Sweden Democrat municipal politician from Skaraborg has been charged with multiple counts of rape.
Pahlavi on Iran's future: There is a plan
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Pahlavi on Iran's future: There is a plan

If the war and protests lead to the fall of the regime in Iran, Sweden is welcome to participate in reconstruction. Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah, said this at a press conference during a visit to the Riksdag in Stockholm
The Shah's son visits the Riksdag: critics call it very naive
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The Shah's son visits the Riksdag: critics call it very naive

For some, he symbolizes the only hope for Iran. Others see Reza Pahlavi as the son of a dictator who has not sufficiently distanced himself from the police state his father presided over in Iran before the revolution
The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes
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The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to borrow money to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and to fund electricity subsidies. The spring budget includes unfunded proposals totaling SEK 7
Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout
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Record number of voters in Hungary amid strong turnout

Hungarians are now voting in a parliamentary election that could spell the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Voter turnout looks set to be a record high
Government: Medical abortions at home will be allowed
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Government: Medical abortions at home will be allowed

The government has submitted proposals for a new abortion law that would allow medical abortions to be carried out at home.
Ebba Busch says Jimmie Åkesson doesn't work that much
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Ebba Busch says Jimmie Åkesson doesn't work that much

Ebba Busch questions SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's capacity to be prime minister. The statement is criticized by the Sweden Democrats
No lift for the Liberals after the SD swing, SVT/Verian April poll shows
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No lift for the Liberals after the SD swing, SVT/Verian April poll shows

The Liberals have not received any clear boost in public opinion after the swing on the government issue, according to the SVT/Verian April poll.
Criticism of double punishment: Not effective, says criminologist
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Criticism of double punishment: Not effective, says criminologist

“Danish punishment for Swedish crimes” is becoming a reality. But is it effective in the fight against criminal gangs? No, says David Sausdal, a criminologist and associate professor of sociology at Lund University
Gang criminals to face double sentences this summer
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Gang criminals to face double sentences this summer

This summer, people convicted of gang-related crimes will face double sentences. The government and the SD are moving forward with the proposal despite harsh criticism from the Legal Affairs Council
Björn Söder to monitor parliamentary elections in Hungary
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Björn Söder to monitor parliamentary elections in Hungary

Sweden is sending a delegation of politicians to observe the parliamentary elections in Hungary.
Busch on lowering gasoline and diesel taxes: Plan remains firm
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Busch on lowering gasoline and diesel taxes: Plan remains firm

The tax on gasoline and diesel will be reduced as planned, despite the rapid fall in oil prices following the announcement of a ceasefire in Iran. Minister for Energy and the Economy Ebba Busch (KD) announced this on Wednesday
Childless people should be able to receive twice as many publicly funded IVF attempts
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Childless people should be able to receive twice as many publicly funded IVF attempts

The government and the Sweden Democrats are investing 564 million kronor in healthcare as part of the spring budget. The majority of this will go towards more IVF treatments, allowing people who are involuntarily childless to have twice as many IVF attempts as they have today
Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi comes to Sweden
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Exiled Iranian prince Reza Pahlavi comes to Sweden

This is how parties will reach young people - TikTok elections await
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This is how parties will reach young people - TikTok elections await

In September, as many as half a million first-time voters will go to the polls. Now, the parties are honing their strategies to reach them
Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws
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Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws

The Green Party wants to repeal several of the Tidö parties' stricter laws on migration and justice if the red-greens win the election. One example is the law allowing 13-year-olds to be imprisoned
After the SD announcement: Liberals in Laholm will not run in the municipal elections this fall
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After the SD announcement: Liberals in Laholm will not run in the municipal elections this fall

The Liberals in Laholm will not be running in the municipal elections this fall. The announcement that the party wanted to join a government with the Sweden Democrats was the final straw, reports Hallandsposten
Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid
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Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid

There is great irritation among the Christian Democrats and the Liberals after the Moderates promised that the Sweden Democrats would be given responsibility for migration and integration issues in a possible government after the election. It is stupid to lock that in before you have even negotiated policy, says a central source
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