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Sweden Democrats Release White Paper Highlighting Party's Radicalization

The Sweden Democrats are releasing tomorrow their white paper on the party's history. It shows a party with antisemitic and racist outbursts.
Sweden Democrats Release White Paper Highlighting Party's Radicalization

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

The Government's timetable for developing a citizenship test is being criticized by test developers at Stockholm University, reports Universitetsläraren. .
Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

Anna-Karin Hatt Urges New Government to Prioritize Climate Action

The Centre Party's Anna-Karin Hatt demands that the next government strengthens Sweden's climate work. In her Almedalen speech, she promises to bring down any government that lowers the climate ambitions.
Anna-Karin Hatt Urges New Government to Prioritize Climate Action

Åkesson Apologizes for Sweden Democrats' Historical Antisemitism in Almedalen Speech

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson asks for forgiveness in his speech in Almedalen for the party's history. I regret deepest that my party could be perceived as intimidating for Swedish Jews, he says on the occasion of a new white paper.
Åkesson Apologizes for Sweden Democrats' Historical Antisemitism in Almedalen Speech

Åkesson Supports US Military Actions in Iran for Regime Change

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson thinks that it is basically good that the US has intervened militarily in Iran and would like to see the regime fall. Continuing to strike out leaders of this Islamic regime is an effective way to bring about a change, he says.
Åkesson Supports US Military Actions in Iran for Regime Change

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson goes on the attack against the red-greens in her Almedalen speech. She also promises to work for a bourgeois prime minister ahead of the 2026 election.
New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

Proposed Law Could Indefinitely Detain Repeat Offenders in Sweden

A change in the law is on its way to be able to lock up repeat offenders like Nytorgsmannen for an indefinite period. But the law did not come into effect in time to apply in his case.
Proposed Law Could Indefinitely Detain Repeat Offenders in Sweden

Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

The nominating committee presents Simona Mohamsson as a candidate to take over the party leader role for The Liberals. After several heavy names are said to have declined, the 30-year-old is faced with a major challenge.
Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget.
Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

Simona Mohamsson Set to Lead The Liberals Amid Party Challenges

For a couple of months ago, she became surprisingly party secretary in The Liberals. Now Simona Mohamsson is proposed to become new party leader.
Simona Mohamsson Set to Lead The Liberals Amid Party Challenges

Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms

At the same time as The Liberals' electoral committee on Wednesday is expected to present its proposal for a new party leader, the voters' support for the party lands lower than ever before. .
Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms

Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

The Government wants to lower the requirement for how large a cash contribution is needed for a housing loan and abolish the extra amortization requirement. Private economists from several different banks give a thumbs up but at the same time raise a warning finger for new borrowers.
Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

Sweden Proposes Raising Mortgage Ceiling to 90 Percent

The Tidö parties propose easing the amortization requirement and a raised mortgage cap. Our starting point is that you should pay your debts, says Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Proposes Raising Mortgage Ceiling to 90 Percent

Half of Sweden's Private Schools Face Closure Risk

The Swedish Association of Public Schools' industry and employer association is furious about the proposals to reduce the school funding to independent schools. The Social Democrats' educational policy spokesperson, on the other hand, thinks that the austerity measures for independent schools could have come much earlier.
Half of Sweden's Private Schools Face Closure Risk

SD Calls for Inquiry into Social Democrats' Business Network

The Sweden Democrats want a state public inquiry to scrutinize the Social Democrats' business political network. .
SD Calls for Inquiry into Social Democrats' Business Network

Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters

LO-members return to the Social Democratic Party. At the same time, the Sweden Democrats lose among working-class voters, shows the SCB's party sympathy survey.
Sweden Democrats See Decline in Support Among LO Voters

Government Plans to Relax Coastal Protection Rules

Under tomorrow's day, the government will decide on an investigation that will come up with proposals to further ease the existing coastal protection. This says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) during a press conference.
Government Plans to Relax Coastal Protection Rules

Centre Party Sees Continued Growth in Latest SVT/Veri Poll

The Center Party's support in the opinion continues to rise and the party is the one that is growing the most in SVT/Veri's latest voter barometer. .
Centre Party Sees Continued Growth in Latest SVT/Veri Poll

SD Leader Fogelklou Denies Human Role in Climate Change

SD leader Jörgen Fogelklou claims that humans play "zero role" in climate changes, reports GP. This goes against both research and SD's policy program.
SD Leader Fogelklou Denies Human Role in Climate Change

Swedish PM Kristersson Responds to Opposition Lead in Polls

It differs by nearly 13 percentage points between the opposition and the government parties, according to the SCB's measurement. Now, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comments on the, for The Moderate Party, gloomy figures.
Swedish PM Kristersson Responds to Opposition Lead in Polls

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
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