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Record-low asylum immigration - "needs to decrease"
The refugee immigration to Sweden is the lowest in 40 years. I believe it needs to continue to decrease, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).
Stricter Controls for Citizenship
The Swedish Migration Agency is to further tighten control over individuals who have applied for citizenship. The purpose is to prevent those who pose a security risk from becoming Swedish citizens.
The Sweden Democrats increase in new measurement – larger than the Moderate Party
Support for the Sweden Democrats is increasing, shows a voter barometer that Indikator Opinion conducts for Sveriges Radio Ekot. In the measurement, SD is the second largest party, larger than The Moderate Party.
Every Fifth Swede Wants Firearms at Home
Every fifth Swede wants a firearm at home for self-defense, according to a Novus survey commissioned by TV4 News. .
Fateful Crossroads in Politics Await 2025
Security policy and nuclear power continue to be in focus in politics this year. And one party "stands before a fateful crossroads", according to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors.
Despite massive criticism – anonymous witnesses are now allowed
After years of debate and two government inquiries, it is finally becoming a reality: Anonymous witnesses are being allowed in Swedish courts. The government hopes that it can break the culture of silence surrounding gangs, while heavyweight lawyers warn of zero or opposite effect.
This is what happens in 2025
Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time.
This year's new words – the whole list
Here are all 32 words that have made it onto this year's new word list. The words have been coined or become more common during the year - and say something about both 2024 and what linguistic trends and patterns exist.
The Moderate Party also wants to abolish the F grade
The Moderate Party is also shifting its stance on the F-grade issue and wants it abolished, reports SVT News. We see that today's grading system is not fair, says Josefin Malmqvist (M), education policy spokesperson.
Proposal: Food retailers should be forced to accept cash
Food retailers and pharmacies should have an obligation to accept cash, proposes the government's investigator. A proposal that Svensk Handel views with some concern.
Proposal: Leave the country to seek asylum again
People who receive a deportation order should not be able to stay in Sweden and apply for asylum again, according to the government. Instead, they must leave the country – and a new application cannot be submitted until after five years.
The prescription ceiling is shock-raised – this is how medicine prices will be
It will become significantly more expensive next year for people who regularly take medication. The so-called high-cost protection is proposed to be heavily increased – which means that the individual will have to pay 900 kronor more than today before a free card is issued.
Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"
The price differences for electricity between southern Sweden and Norrland are often enormous – with significantly lower prices in the north. Yet, large parts of Norrland have a discount on electricity tax.
The Intolerance of the Swedish People Should be Mapped
The Government wants to investigate Swedes' attitudes towards intolerance, both in the entire population and in schools. We need to get it in black and white how big the problem is with racism, anti-Semitism and hate and threats in schools connected specifically to ethnicity, says Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg (The Liberals).
Municipal Harbor Rents Out to Tesla – Union Anger
Trelleborg's harbor has in November expanded its rental agreement with electric car giant Tesla, despite the harbor blockade. It provokes the union's anger.
It will be difficult to run a lottery with gaming tax
The Government will not ban party lotteries – instead, they will be taxed. Something that will hit hard against the Social Democrats' lottery business, according to the party secretary Tobias Baudin.
No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries
The government chooses not to ban party lotteries, despite criticism against them. Instead, they will be subject to gaming tax, says Financial Markets Minister Niklas Wykman (M).
Unauthorised SD Politician in the Parliament Chamber
During a vaccine debate in the parliament, the vaccine critic Unni Björnerfors (SD) turned up at the member's seat – despite lacking authorization, reports Expressen. .
The Minister: 2015 "must absolutely not happen again"
Sweden sees no signs of a new refugee wave to Sweden after the collapse of the Assad regime. But we know that it can change quickly and we have a readiness to act if needed, says Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).
Sweden pauses all asylum cases for Syrians
The Migration Agency is pausing all cases for Syrians who are currently seeking asylum in Sweden. Syrians who are to be deported will not be sent back either.
Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent
The EU election was an exercise in having the Sweden Democrats and not the Moderate Party as the main opponent on certain issues, writes the Social Democrats' election analysis group in a debate article in Altinget. .
The Jewish Central Council: Still No to the Left Party
The Jewish Central Council is sticking to its position that the Left Party is not welcome at memorial ceremonies. It's about problems that need to be handled more than just excluding two-three individuals, says Chairman Aron Verständig.
No Strict Language Requirement in Elderly Care
A requirement for language training should be introduced in elderly care, according to a new proposal. But it will not be an absolute language requirement for all employees.
Political Wildcards on the Rise – The Sweden Democrats Account for Half
There are 162 political wild cards in the municipal councils. The Sweden Democrats account for half of them, shows an examination by Dagens Samhälle.
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