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Migration Minister Forssell on teenage deportations: Nothing promised
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Migration Minister Forssell on teenage deportations: Nothing promised

Deportations of teenagers who have lived in Sweden for years with their families have drawn criticism. "We have requested a proposal for a so-called 'valve,' and we are currently preparing it," says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Swedish proposal: Asylum seekers should stay within their county
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Swedish proposal: Asylum seekers should stay within their county

Asylum seekers must remain in the county where they have been placed in the Swedish Migration Agency's accommodation. If they violate the rules, their daily allowance may be withdrawn
Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power
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Swedish government opens coasts to new nuclear power

The government wants to open up Sweden's coasts to new nuclear power. The current ban on building on large parts of the coastline should be lifted, the Tidö parties propose
Police want to dismiss MP Katja Nyberg
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Police want to dismiss MP Katja Nyberg

The police do not want MP Katja Nyberg, who is suspected of drunk driving and minor drug offences, to be employed by the police authority.
Tidö parties want to force the Riksdag into session this summer
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Tidö parties want to force the Riksdag into session this summer

The government and the Sweden Democrats want the Riksdag to be convened during the summer to push through as many of the Tidö parties' policies as possible before the election. The government is probably extremely panicked, says Lena Hallengren, the Social Democrats' group leader
How the government and Sweden Democrats want to build prisons quickly
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How the government and Sweden Democrats want to build prisons quickly

It will be faster to expand prisons. At the same time, it will be easier to convert premises and attics into housing, the government and the Sweden Democrats (SD) propose in three referrals to the Council on Legislation on housing
Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister
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Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister

Jimmie Åkesson cannot gather enough support to become prime minister, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson in an interview with TT. But I can do it, and everyone else knows that too
L-toppen Lotta Edholm: Not the first time we've been outnumbered
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L-toppen Lotta Edholm: Not the first time we've been outnumbered

The situation for the Liberals is "very serious", but there are no plans at present to change the party's position on the government issue or its leader, the party's second vice-chairwoman, Lotta Edholm, told TT.
When a member of parliament can be removed from office
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When a member of parliament can be removed from office

Katja Nyberg (SD) is under investigation for drunk driving, but has announced that she will remain in parliament. There are situations in which a member of parliament who is convicted of a crime may be forced to leave their seat
Sweden Democrats' deputy party leader disappointed with Trump
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Sweden Democrats' deputy party leader disappointed with Trump

The Sweden Democrats' deputy party leader, Henrik Vinge, praises how the EU and other European countries have stood up to Donald Trump over Greenland. He believes many on the right are disappointed with developments under Trump
Center Party demands tax cuts for government support
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Center Party demands tax cuts for government support

The Center Party has drawn up a list of demands for joining or supporting a government after the election. One is that a new government cut taxes
Top names in the Liberal Party are quitting as MP Gulan Avci withdraws her candidacy
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Top names in the Liberal Party are quitting as MP Gulan Avci withdraws her candidacy

Liberal MP Gulan Avci announced on X that she is not running for re-election.
SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament
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SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament

SD member Katja Nyberg is leaving the party but will remain in parliament as an independent, against the party's wishes. Earlier in the day the Swedish Transport Agency said Nyberg tested positive for drugs after being stopped by police during the off-season
New opinion poll shock for the Liberals - very serious number
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New opinion poll shock for the Liberals - very serious number

The Liberals (L) are shaken by a catastrophic new figure in the opinion polls - a record low of 1. 4 percent
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to appoint an inquiry into the euro during the next term of office if she wins the election this fall.
The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government
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The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government

The Center Party is going into the election this fall with the goal of replacing the Tidö government and, at the same time, drawing red lines on the question of government formation. "We will never accept a government with the Left Party," says Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
Test results on suspected SD MP Katja Nyberg ready
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Test results on suspected SD MP Katja Nyberg ready

The prosecutor has received the analysis results in the case of MP Katja Nyberg (SD), who is suspected of drunk driving.
Dead heat between Åkesson and Andersson in voter confidence
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Dead heat between Åkesson and Andersson in voter confidence

Voters now have as much confidence in Jimmie Åkesson as in Magdalena Andersson. The trend in the confidence rankings is upward for the SD leader but downward for the S leader, according to a survey by SvD/Demoskop
SD member Katja Nyberg removed from transparency council amid suspicions of drunk driving
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SD member Katja Nyberg removed from transparency council amid suspicions of drunk driving

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) says SD member Katja Nyberg will be dismissed from several advisory boards amid suspicions of drunk driving. "We will make a decision in the near future," Strömmer tells TT
New penalty for safe custody introduced this spring
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New penalty for safe custody introduced this spring

As early as this spring, dangerous criminals will be eligible for indefinite imprisonment, the government announces.
Gunnar Strömmer reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) for his actions around Katja Nyberg
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Gunnar Strömmer reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) for his actions around Katja Nyberg

The Social Democrats want the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) to review the actions of Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) over SD member Katja Nyberg's assignments to several transparency councils, following suspicions of drunk driving.
Gravel in the EU's trade plan - Mercosur agreement goes to court
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Gravel in the EU's trade plan - Mercosur agreement goes to court

The EU's major trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in Latin America could be significantly delayed. The deal will first have to be reviewed by the EU's Court of Justice
Background checks on school staff to be expanded
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Background checks on school staff to be expanded

The government proposes expanding checks on people to be employed in schools. More crimes will be included in criminal record extracts, and extracts from the suspect register will also be required
The government proposes full transparency in independent schools from 2027
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The government proposes full transparency in independent schools from 2027

The government has agreed to submit a bill on full transparency, a principle of openness, for independent schools. It will apply to independent schools in the same way it does to municipal schools
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