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Controversial weapons – how dangerous are they
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Controversial weapons – how dangerous are they

In hunting circles, the feeling is spreading that they "have been thrown under the bus", after the news that certain semi-automatic weapons may be banned for hunting as a consequence of the Örebro shooting. Weapons of the AR model are a question with great political explosive power
Sharp criticism of forest proposal: "Under all criticism"
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Sharp criticism of forest proposal: "Under all criticism"

The verdict on the Environmental Goals Committee is harsh – a failure and a disappointment, environmental organizations believe. Even the opposition is critical
She becomes the Sweden Democrats' first County Governor
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She becomes the Sweden Democrats' first County Governor

Åkesson disappointed with Jomshof
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Åkesson disappointed with Jomshof

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is disappointed with Richard Jomshof, who openly questioned SD's agreement on the weapons law with the government. He does not think it was good to go out in social media
Expert: Symbolic value important for SD in weapons issue
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Expert: Symbolic value important for SD in weapons issue

The party's desire to ban semi-automatic weapons for hunters led to Richard Jomshof (SD) resigning with a bang from the post of chairman of the justice committee on Monday. He is one of the heavyweights, but he is not decisive, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö
The Sweden Democrats' Jomshof Resigns as Committee Chairman
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The Sweden Democrats' Jomshof Resigns as Committee Chairman

The Sweden Democrat Richard Jomshof is stepping down as chairman of the Riksdag's Justice Committee. The announcement comes after a meeting in the SD party executive on Monday about the proposal to ban certain semi-automatic firearms
Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU
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Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

The victims of the school shooting in Örebro have now also been honored in the EU. Europe mourns, says Speaker Roberta Metsola
Internal discontent in the SD over stricter gun laws
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Internal discontent in the SD over stricter gun laws

The internal criticism is growing within the Sweden Democrats after the party leadership has agreed with the government to tighten the gun laws following the mass shooting in Örebro. Heavy SD-representatives call the decision naive and want it to be reconsidered
The Hunters Association critical of changes to weapons law
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The Hunters Association critical of changes to weapons law

We do not see the need to rush through legislation. This is what the Swedish Hunters Association's general secretary Carl-Johan Djurstedt Holm says about the changes in the firearms legislation that the government and the Sweden Democrats want to make
Only the Right People Should Have Guns
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Only the Right People Should Have Guns

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are moving forward with proposals to tighten the gun laws. We want to ensure that only the right people have weapons, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT
After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws
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After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to ban hunters from having semi-automatic weapons of military type, such as AR-15. The suitability testing of individuals who want to have a gun license will also be tightened
Red-Greens want to tighten gun laws – SD members critical
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Red-Greens want to tighten gun laws – SD members critical

The Social Democrats, the Left Party, and the Green Party want the weapons legislation to be tightened and go further than the government on a few points. The Sweden Democrats support the government's line, but several Sweden Democrat members are critical
After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws
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After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to limit the access to semi-automatic weapons of a certain type, such as the AR-15. The suitability testing of individuals who want to obtain a gun license will also be strengthened
The King: Sorrow and Dismay
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The King: Sorrow and Dismay

King Carl Gustaf states in a statement that he is dismayed by today's events and sends his condolences to the families of the victims, after the fatal shooting in Örebro where around ten people lost their lives.
Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden
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Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden

Coordinator: Establish a State Nuclear Power Company
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Coordinator: Establish a State Nuclear Power Company

Zelensky thanks Sweden after record support
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Zelensky thanks Sweden after record support

Largest Swedish support to Ukraine: Strong signal
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Largest Swedish support to Ukraine: Strong signal

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are presenting the largest support package to Ukraine so far. The support package is worth 13
Dadgostar wants party leader talks about the violence
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Dadgostar wants party leader talks about the violence

The Left Party wants the Prime Minister to invite the other parties to talks about the violence development in Sweden. We have a crisis situation, says the Left leader Nooshi Dadgostar
Busch: "Threat Against Our Free Democracy"
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Busch: "Threat Against Our Free Democracy"

Vice Prime Minister Ebba Busch (CD) compares Salwan Momika's death with the murders of teacher Samuel Paty and Catholic priest Jacques Hamel, who were murdered by Islamist extremists in France.
Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase
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Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase

Emissions of greenhouse gases in Sweden continue to increase, show figures from the Statistics Bureau. Combustion of diesel from car driving is a major culprit
The Social Democrats demand a plan to stop the explosions
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The Social Democrats demand a plan to stop the explosions

The Social Democrats are demanding an action plan by the end of the week from the government to stop the wave of explosions. The Social Democrats also want to fast-track legislation on secret surveillance of children
Politician: A Welcome Conflict for Liljestrand
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Politician: A Welcome Conflict for Liljestrand

After the speech at the Gothenburg Film Festival, Parisa Liljestrand (M) is "at war" with the film industry. But for her, the conflict is welcome, according to Timbro publisher Andreas Johansson Heinö
Lowering the age of criminal responsibility divides the parties
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Lowering the age of criminal responsibility divides the parties

Lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years for serious crimes, proposes the government's investigator Gunnel Lindberg. Social development makes it impossible to sit idly by and do nothing, she says
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