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Kristersson calls Andersson’s defeat in Swedish parliament strikingly weak
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Kristersson calls Andersson’s defeat in Swedish parliament strikingly weak

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been voted down in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament). “It’s not surprising, since it requires hard work and solid preparations
Sweden’s Government Formation Stalemate: What Has Happened Since the Election
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Sweden’s Government Formation Stalemate: What Has Happened Since the Election

More than a month has passed since election day, yet a government still seems far off. Here are the steps in the government formation process
Sweden Democrats oppose law to halt deportations of young migrants, despite backing inquiry
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Sweden Democrats oppose law to halt deportations of young migrants, despite backing inquiry

The Sweden Democrats say yes to investigating a law to halt teenage deportations, but not to introducing one. “No, absolutely not,” says the party’s migration policy spokesperson, Jessica Stegrud
Traditional Celebrities Lose Ground on Instagram as Comedy Creators Gain Influence
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Traditional Celebrities Lose Ground on Instagram as Comedy Creators Gain Influence

Traditional celebrities are losing ground on Instagram, while creators who make funny sketches are gaining influence.
Sweden Democrats Remain Most Influential on Social Media for Third Year in a Row
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Sweden Democrats Remain Most Influential on Social Media for Third Year in a Row

The Sweden Democrats maintain their position of power on social media. At the same time, there are signs of a slight shift in the trend on the political left, according to this year’s Power Barometer
Sweden’s Riksdag Proxy Voting Deal May Not Be Ready Until Next Year
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Sweden’s Riksdag Proxy Voting Deal May Not Be Ready Until Next Year

The first vote in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) is approaching, with no proxy voting system in place. This means uncertainty remains over votes in the Riksdag
Swedish Finance Committee Rejects SD Push to Extend Petrol and Diesel Tax Cuts
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Swedish Finance Committee Rejects SD Push to Extend Petrol and Diesel Tax Cuts

The Sweden Democrats (SD) have failed to win Finance Committee support for extending tax cuts on petrol and diesel. The proposal was unrealistic, says Mikael Damberg (S)
One in 10 voters asked AI how to vote in this year’s election, report finds
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One in 10 voters asked AI how to vote in this year’s election, report finds

Around one in ten voters asked AI for guidance on how to vote in this year’s election, according to a new report from the Internet Foundation (a Swedish internet research organization).
Sweden Democrats Leaders Say Veil Ban Proposal Went Too Far and Cost Votes
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Sweden Democrats Leaders Say Veil Ban Proposal Went Too Far and Cost Votes

The Sweden Democrats' proposal for a total veil ban went too far and cost the party votes, several party leaders now believe. The proposal lacked nuance, explanation and a basis for argument, says SD leader Tobias Andersson to SVT
Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel
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Sweden’s Red-Green parties agree to push for suspension of EU trade deal with Israel

The red-green parties S, V, C and MP have agreed that Sweden will push to suspend the EU’s trade agreement with Israel. The government has been outmaneuvered, says Morgan Johansson (S), the party’s foreign policy spokesperson
Social Democrats call SD’s proposal to extend fuel tax cuts ‘theater’
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Social Democrats call SD’s proposal to extend fuel tax cuts ‘theater’

The Red-Greens condemn the Sweden Democrats’ (SD) attempt to extend the tax cuts on gasoline and diesel. “We cannot continue with the theater in the Finance Committee,” says Mikael Damberg (Social Democrats)
Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel
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Sweden’s Red-Green Parties May Push for EU Trade Agreement Freeze with Israel

The red-green parties may be about to change Sweden’s position on Israel and demand that the EU freeze its trade agreement with the country. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) says that would not be appropriate right now
Jimmie Åkesson says SD lost election because voters saw it as no different from Moderates
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Jimmie Åkesson says SD lost election because voters saw it as no different from Moderates

SD has been perceived as a centre-right party, while ministers from the Moderates (M) and Christian Democrats (KD) have been able to take credit for reforms pushed by the Sweden Democrats (SD). This is why SD lost the election, according to party leader Jimmie Åkesson
Sweden’s Red-Green Parties Split Over How Many Quota Refugees to Accept
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Sweden’s Red-Green Parties Split Over How Many Quota Refugees to Accept

The red-green parties strongly criticize the government's late announcement on quota refugees, which means that 350 people will receive protection this year. At the same time, the parties disagree among themselves about how many refugees Sweden should accept
Sweden Democrats Seek Support to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts and Prevent Sharp Price Rise
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Sweden Democrats Seek Support to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts and Prevent Sharp Price Rise

The Sweden Democrats have now presented their proposal to prevent what they call a “shock increase” in fuel prices. But it is unclear whether they will get enough support from other parties
Sweden Democrats reshuffle top roles, deny dissatisfaction with changes
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Sweden Democrats reshuffle top roles, deny dissatisfaction with changes

Several of the Sweden Democrats’ leading representatives in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) are getting new assignments. There is no dissatisfaction with anyone, says the party’s outgoing group leader, Linda Lindberg
Mattias Karlsson Set to Chair Sweden’s Parliamentary Culture Committee
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Mattias Karlsson Set to Chair Sweden’s Parliamentary Culture Committee

Mattias Karlsson (SD) is expected to become the new chairman of the Culture Committee when the new posts are announced on Tuesday.
Sweden Democrats reshuffle committee roles, moving Oscar Sjöstedt to Constitutional Committee
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Sweden Democrats reshuffle committee roles, moving Oscar Sjöstedt to Constitutional Committee

The Sweden Democrats (SD) are reshuffling several of their well-known names in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament). Oscar Sjöstedt, the party’s economic policy spokesperson, has been nominated to the Constitutional Committee
Former Sweden Democrat politician jailed for withdrawing dead father’s pension for seven years
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Former Sweden Democrat politician jailed for withdrawing dead father’s pension for seven years

A former Sweden Democrat politician in Skåne has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison for aggravated fraud after withdrawing his dead father’s pension for seven years, Sydsvenskan reports.
Expert: Speaker has been given too much power in government talks
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Expert: Speaker has been given too much power in government talks

A new government seems as distant as on election night. The daily newspaper Tidö wants Magdalena Andersson (S) to be tested in a sharp vote for prime minister
SD wants Riksdag to extend fuel tax cuts to avoid sharp price rise
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SD wants Riksdag to extend fuel tax cuts to avoid sharp price rise

The Sweden Democrats want the Riksdag to take the initiative to prevent a "shock increase" in fuel prices.
Speaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election
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Speaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election

Almost three weeks after the election, there is not even a rough sketch for a government. The parties seem as locked behind their red lines as on election night
Gasoline prices rise by 1 krona on Thursday as fuel tax cuts end
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Gasoline prices rise by 1 krona on Thursday as fuel tax cuts end

On Thursday, gasoline prices will rise by one krona and diesel by 40 öre. This is the first reinstatement of fuel taxes
Survey: Moderates widen lead over Sweden Democrats after election
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Survey: Moderates widen lead over Sweden Democrats after election

The Moderates' support is rising and the lead over the Sweden Democrats is growing, according to DN/Ipso's first voter barometer after the election.
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