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Åkesson cannot choose between Trump and Harris

The Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson says that he cannot choose between the USA's two presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Neither of them is a fantastic candidate, he says to TT after his summer speech in Sölvesborg.

Åkesson cannot choose between Trump and Harris

Busch: It Doesn't Always Turn Out as Planned

The Tidö Agreement parties increase the reduction obligation – and with that, Sweden reaches the EU's climate goals, according to the government. However, that it partially depends on the previous government was not revealed when the news was presented.

Busch: It Doesn't Always Turn Out as Planned

The Sweden Democrats are Backing Down and the Social Democrats are Increasing in New Poll

The Sweden Democrats' (SD) party leader Jimmie Åkesson is holding his traditional summer speech on Saturday at Slottsudden in his hometown of Sölvesborg. The day before, the party is backing down in a new voter survey, while both the Social Democrats (S) and The Moderate Party (M) are increasing.

The Sweden Democrats are Backing Down and the Social Democrats are Increasing in New Poll

Proposal: Abolish Dairy Cows' Right to Green Pasture

Dairy farmers' right to graze on pasture in the summer may be abolished. It increases competitiveness and profitability, says the government's investigator Elisabeth Nilsson.

Proposal: Abolish Dairy Cows' Right to Green Pasture

The Government wants a mobile ban even during breaks

The government wants to introduce a national mobile ban in elementary school and will soon appoint an inquiry. The ban will also apply during recess.

The Government wants a mobile ban even during breaks

Electronic tagging instead of prison to reduce recidivism

Convicted criminals with prison sentences of up to 18 months should be able to serve their sentence at home with an electronic ankle tag instead. This is proposed by a parliamentary inquiry.

Electronic tagging instead of prison to reduce recidivism

"Not enough to meet EU's climate requirements"

Sweden will not meet the EU's climate goals by 2030 – despite the proposal for increased blending of biofuels in fuels. This is what three experts say to TT.

"Not enough to meet EU's climate requirements"

"Not enough to reach the climate goals"

The opposition believes that the government is fudging the numbers regarding the effects of the increased reduction obligation. The higher level will not lead to Sweden achieving the EU's climate goals by 2030, according to the Green Party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén.

"Not enough to reach the climate goals"

The Tidö Parties Reverse - Increase Reduction Obligation

A reduced reduction obligation was one of the Tidö Party's most important election promises. Despite this, it is now being increased.

The Tidö Parties Reverse - Increase Reduction Obligation

The Sweden Democrats confirm: Increased reduction obligation next year

The Government proposes increased reduction obligation in the autumn budget, according to SVT. The Sweden Democrats confirm the information.

The Sweden Democrats confirm: Increased reduction obligation next year

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The Government estimates that they can invest 60 billion kronor in new reforms in the state budget for next year. Households can count on more money in their wallets.

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

Between the parties, a tug-of-war is underway about what to focus on in the 2025 budget. Lowered taxes, infrastructure, education, the climate, healthcare, and crime prevention are on the negotiating table.

Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

Allegations: The Government Parties May Abolish Air Travel Tax

According to information obtained by [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/ekot-erfar-regeringen-och-sd-diskuterar-att-helt-avskaffa-flygskatten), the government and the Sweden Democrats are discussing abolishing the air travel tax next year.

Allegations: The Government Parties May Abolish Air Travel Tax

SD turmoil in Sölvesborg – the board resigns

All members of the Sweden Democrats' (SD) board in Sölvesborg are leaving their positions, the party announced on Monday. > It is true that they have resigned.

SD turmoil in Sölvesborg – the board resigns

Wise Conclusions about Repatriation

There are divided opinions about the result of the investigation that was supposed to stimulate voluntary repatriation, but which concluded that such methods do not exist. .

Wise Conclusions about Repatriation

Hummelgaard: I Have Warned Sweden for Many Years

Denmark's Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard (S) sees it as his task to remind Swedish politicians about problems related to gang criminality. In fact, he did it already 14 years ago.

Hummelgaard: I Have Warned Sweden for Many Years

Investigator: Difficult to get immigrants to return

The Government's investigator would propose measures that strongly stimulate voluntary repatriation. But the investigation concludes that such methods "cannot be found".

Investigator: Difficult to get immigrants to return

Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Harsh criticism from the rest of the EU does not get Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to give up. On the contrary: Already at the turn of the year, he hopes for a "patriotic majority" in the Western world.

Orbán confident: "Patriots" will soon be in majority in the West

Half a Million Watched This Year's Pride Parade

Approximately half a million people lined Stockholm's streets during this year's Pride parade on Saturday, according to Stockholm Pride. Around 50,000 people participated in the parade itself, including several party leaders.

Half a Million Watched This Year's Pride Parade

More anonymous accounts linked to The Sweden Democrats have been shut down

Tiktok has found and shut down more anonymous accounts linked to the Sweden Democrats. This emerges in a fresh transparency report from the social media platform, which [Emanuel Karlsten](https://emanuelkarlsten.

More anonymous accounts linked to The Sweden Democrats have been shut down

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

It leans towards strong Swedish support for Ursula von der Leyen as continued Commission President in the EU. But nothing is given yet – and SD and V are clearly against.

Sweden leans towards von der Leyen – V and SD opposed

She speaks the most languages in the EU Parliament

A nine-language Slovenian is the newly elected EU parliament's top polyglot. The Swedes are mostly content with English.

She speaks the most languages in the EU Parliament

No Confidence in the Director-General

The Social Democrats do not have confidence in the head of the Agency for Psychological Defence, Magnus Hjort. The reason is Hjort's actions towards TV 4 when "The Troll Factory" was broadcast.

No Confidence in the Director-General

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes

The hour of destiny is approaching for Ursula von der Leyen's continuation as President of the EU Commission. The battle is portrayed as a choice between stability and Viktor Orbán.

The Hour of Destiny Awaits - Now She's Chasing Votes