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No Confidence in the Director-General

No Confidence in the Director-General

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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

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

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

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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

Hallengren: Good that the Folklistan no longer exists

Hallengren: Good that the Folklistan no longer exists

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The People's List founder Jan Emanuel is welcome back in the Social Democrats. It's probably good that this weird party no longer exists, says S group leader Lena Hallengren

Investigator proposes indefinite imprisonment

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Investigator proposes indefinite imprisonment

Dangerous repeat offenders should, in particularly serious cases, be able to be locked up for an indefinite period, according to an investigative proposal. But the investigator says no to several other points in the Tidö Agreement on tougher measures

Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

Far-right Hug of Death – Who Will Take Whom?

National gathering has power in sight in France – but is keeping a low profile about who they think will sit with in the EU parliament. A brutal scramble is underway among the parties as the far-right forms itself after the EU election

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

Stable public interest in party leader speeches

About the Tidö Cooperation: No Dance on Roses

About the Tidö Cooperation: No Dance on Roses

The cooperation between the Tidö parties is no dance on roses – but it is necessary, says L-leader Johan Pehrson in his Almedals speech. The alternative is a red-green mess

Proposal: Laughing Gas-Free Zones in Malmö

Proposal: Laughing Gas-Free Zones in Malmö

The number of calls to the Poison Information Centre about laughing gas has almost doubled since last year – and the government's investigator wants to totally ban the sale of laughing gas for intoxication purposes.

EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

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EU's top trio clear – despite Meloni and Orbán

EU leaders are in agreement on the top trio that will lead the EU's work over the next five years. The decision was made despite resistance from both Italy and Hungary

Falkholt's penis obscured by parking garage

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Falkholt's penis obscured by parking garage

The Overpaid Life Coaches are Ruling the Country

The Overpaid Life Coaches are Ruling the Country

The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar highlights young people's mental health in her speech in Almedalen. Supporting young people with mental health issues is one of the most important and acute things, she says

The Sweden Democrats' EU top names in debate on far-right account

The Sweden Democrats' EU top names in debate on far-right account

The SD's EU top candidate participated in a conversation arranged by an anonymous far-right account on X, according to the newspaper Expo's investigation.

Centre Party: Our Support Requires Lower Taxes

Centre Party: Our Support Requires Lower Taxes

The Centre Party wants to introduce a compulsory "fresh start year" for foreign-born individuals. Those who do not participate will be penalised in the form of significantly lower benefits

SD wants to be a new school party: "Tougher measures needed"

SD wants to be a new school party: "Tougher measures needed"

The Sweden Democrats want to focus on education policy, alongside migration and law and order. The Swedish school system is in free fall, says SD's party leader Jimmie Åkesson

Investigator proposes reduced sentence discount for young offenders

Investigator proposes reduced sentence discount for young offenders

The Government's inquiry proposes a reduced sentence discount for 15-17-year-olds. This could mean significantly longer sentences for example for murder when youth prisons are introduced

Parties at odds over ban on anonymous accounts

Parties at odds over ban on anonymous accounts

Demands for a ban on parties spreading political messages anonymously were raised in the parliamentary debate on fake accounts. However, the Justice Minister is opposed to legislating

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Size or influence? Tough choices in the EU

Silly season prevails in the EU Parliament as party groups recruit new members ahead of the start of the mandate period. Hungarian Fidesz may again find itself outside when the choice is between influence or size

Christian Democrats Gain in New Poll

Christian Democrats Gain in New Poll

"Chat Control" Criticism: Dishonest, Says M

"Chat Control" Criticism: Dishonest, Says M

The SD is critical of the Tidö colleagues voting yes to the disputed "chat control" proposal. I think it's unfair, says Adam Marttinen (SD) who sits on the Justice Committee

A Swedish Cultural Canon - This is How it Happened

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A Swedish Cultural Canon - This is How it Happened

The question of a Swedish cultural canon has been driven by the Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats, and in the Tidö Agreement, the government and the Sweden Democrats decided that expert groups within different areas should develop one.

Åkesson on the election result: "An unexpected event"

Åkesson on the election result: "An unexpected event"

The Sweden Democrats fell back in the election to the EU Parliament – and went from being the third to the fourth largest party. The party leader Jimmie Åkesson is surprised over the election result

The Council in Norrtälje Collapses – The Liberals Jump Ship

The Council in Norrtälje Collapses – The Liberals Jump Ship

After TV4's revelation about the Sweden Democrats' troll accounts, the Liberals are now pulling out of their cooperation with the SD in Norrtälje. The decision was made on Tuesday evening at the Liberals' extraordinary members' meeting in the municipality, according to several media outlets

The Government is pushing ahead with revised "online communication monitoring"

The Government is pushing ahead with revised "online communication monitoring"

The Government is backing the controversial EU proposal known as "chat control", aimed at preventing abuse against children. The proposal is now receiving broad support among Swedish parties – after the content has been revised

Tiktok: We have shut down the Sweden Democrats' anonymous accounts

Tiktok: We have shut down the Sweden Democrats' anonymous accounts