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The Liberals go to war over the red line against the SD
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The Liberals go to war over the red line against the SD

Nothing divides the Liberals as much as the view of the Sweden Democrats. Several want to end the cooperation, while others think the parties should be able to govern together
Busch hopes S-bet will be the election winner
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Busch hopes S-bet will be the election winner

KD leader Ebba Busch sees great opportunities to attract centrist voters in the next election. They are looking for someone who is stable and gets things done, she says
Åkesson's friend spread racism: "Needs a new Hitler"
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Åkesson's friend spread racism: "Needs a new Hitler"

A long-time former friend of SD leader Jimmie Åkesson has incited against Jews and praised Holocaust deniers in various right-wing extremist forums, Expressen and Expo report.
KD split over flavored snus – "moralism"
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KD split over flavored snus – "moralism"

The issue of flavored snus is creating division between the Christian Democrats and the youth union KDU. The party wants to ban it – but the KDU calls the proposal populist, reports TV4 Nyheterna
KD will fight for "healthy patriotism" and burqa ban
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KD will fight for "healthy patriotism" and burqa ban

KD will go to the polls on a stronger community in Sweden. A burqa ban, a "healthy patriotism" and training almost all young people in civil defense are some of the proposals in the community program
SD wants to limit the law on incitement against ethnic groups
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SD wants to limit the law on incitement against ethnic groups

Several voices within the Sweden Democrats want the law on incitement against ethnic groups to be scrapped. The party board is proposing that the law be limited, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot
Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate
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Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been elected as the new leader of the Center Party at the party convention in Karlstad. She wants to negotiate with both S and M, but demands that Ulf Kristersson must "let go of his dependence" on SD
Better Swedish in elderly care – without strict requirements
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Better Swedish in elderly care – without strict requirements

Next year, a requirement for language training will be introduced in elderly care. But it will not be an absolute language requirement to be able to work there
Busch on reduced tax on livestock profits: Enormous response
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Busch on reduced tax on livestock profits: Enormous response

The proposal to reduce the tax on housing gains by up to 15 billion per year has received a "huge response", according to KD leader Ebba Busch. She wants to make it an election issue in 2026
Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us
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Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us

The repatriation grant will be increased significantly at the turn of the year – the most positive about the increase are people in vulnerable areas who have lived in Sweden for a shorter time, a survey shows. Järvaveckans CEO Ahmed Abdirahman mentions the social climate as a possible explanation
The far right goes to court – wants to review EU support
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The far right goes to court – wants to review EU support

The EU Parliament is being taken to court by the far right, who are demanding to review support for independent organizations in the EU.
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
SD may remove Stegrud from the party board
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SD may remove Stegrud from the party board

SD MP Jessica Stegrud may be removed from the party board, reports GP.
Every fourth politician exposed to threats
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Every fourth politician exposed to threats

One in four politicians has been subjected to threats, harassment, violence or vandalism, according to Brå's new survey. And one party stands out
The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden
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The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden

Despite concerns from several municipalities, the Riksdag has now voted to once again allow uranium mining in Sweden. Operations that handle small amounts of uranium will also not be subject to the municipal veto
Tidöpartierna: Ban foreign ownership of schools
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Tidöpartierna: Ban foreign ownership of schools

The government and the SD want to investigate a ban on actors outside the EU and EEA from owning Swedish schools, citing security policy.
She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question
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She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is proposed as the new party leader for the Center Party. She is clear that she wants to change the government and rules out cooperation with the SD
Bill: Police to be allowed to share fictional child pornography
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Bill: Police to be allowed to share fictional child pornography

The police should be allowed to create fictitious child pornography to infiltrate closed pedophile rings, government investigators are proposing.
SD calls Sida to committee after Hamas information
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SD calls Sida to committee after Hamas information

The Sweden Democrats are calling Sida's Director General Jakob Granit to the Foreign Affairs Committee after information about Hamas money. The mere suspicion is a "national scandal", writes SD leader Mattias Karlsson on Expressen Debatt
Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders
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Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson has the lowest level of trust among party leaders, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio.
The 2015 refugee crisis – this is what happened
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The 2015 refugee crisis – this is what happened

Ten years ago, what has come to be known as the refugee crisis reached its peak. In 2015, around 1
"No revolution" – Sweden's climate goals will remain
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"No revolution" – Sweden's climate goals will remain

The Environmental Targets Committee agrees that the national climate target for 2030 should remain. But it needs to be adapted to the EU's targets
Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll
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Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll

The red-green bloc's lead in the opinion polls against the government parties and SD decreases sharply to 5. 6 percentage points in October, according to a measurement made for Sveriges Radio by Indikator opinion
Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate
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Kristersson Calls Rape Verdict Unreasonable Amid Deportation Debate

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) reacts to the case where an 18-year-old refugee avoids deportation despite being convicted of rape. That those who are convicted of serious crimes in Sweden should not be forced to leave the country, that is completely unreasonable, he says to the media
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