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Sweden says full criminal justice reform could be in place by 2029 or 2030
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Sweden says full criminal justice reform could be in place by 2029 or 2030

The government assesses that it is financially feasible to allow the entire criminal justice reform, including the current volume discount, to come into force in 2029 or 2030. It is estimated to cost SEK 3-7 billion
Liberals and Christian Democrats reverse course, want to invest more in student unions
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Liberals and Christian Democrats reverse course, want to invest more in student unions

According to a report in May, the government's cuts to student unions have led to the disappearance of 8,000 activities for young people between 2023 and 2025. But now the Liberals and Christian Democrats are changing their stance on the issue, reports SVT Kulturnyheterna
Minister says Miss Snusk cancellation is strange after SD booking row
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Minister says Miss Snusk cancellation is strange after SD booking row

New Miss Snusk had a gig in Växjö cancelled after it became known that she would be performing for the SD. Now the Minister of Culture is reacting and saying that the decision does not benefit the democratic climate
Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore
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Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore

Starting this weekend, streets and squares will once again be filled with political portraits and slogans. In an increasingly digital world, election posters are still an important part of the parties' campaigns
Miss Snusk drops Växjö festival gig after Jimmie Åkesson appearance, replaced by Raggarligan
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Miss Snusk drops Växjö festival gig after Jimmie Åkesson appearance, replaced by Raggarligan

Ms. Snusk was supposed to play at the Karl-Oskardagarna in Växjö
Eva Dahlgren to speak at Social Democrats’ election kickoff in Stockholm
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Eva Dahlgren to speak at Social Democrats’ election kickoff in Stockholm

The Sweden Democrats have a new Miss Snusk. Now the Social Democrats are countering with - Eva Dahlgren
Fröken Snusk to perform with Jimmie Åkesson at Sweden Democrats rally in Gothenburg
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Fröken Snusk to perform with Jimmie Åkesson at Sweden Democrats rally in Gothenburg

Fröken Snusk will perform at the SD election rally in Gothenburg next week. The masked singer will appear as a guest on Jimmie Åkesson's new musical venture, the dance band Åkezzonz
KD demands decision on nationalizing healthcare to support future government
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KD demands decision on nationalizing healthcare to support future government

KD leader Ebba Busch is calling for a parliamentary decision after the election to nationalize healthcare. This is crucial for us to support a government in the next term, she says
Moderates want to cut healthcare guarantee to 30 days
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Moderates want to cut healthcare guarantee to 30 days

The Moderates (M) promise to tighten the care guarantee so that patients are guaranteed a visit to specialist care within 30 days. There is free healthcare capacity in the country that can be used, according to the party
Åkesson on the Quisling row: Crocodile tears
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Åkesson on the Quisling row: Crocodile tears

SD MP Richard Jomshof calls both S leader Magdalena Andersson and Anders Lindberg, Aftonbladet's political editor-in-chief, quislings. The language stirs emotions among party leaders in both blocs
Swedish election campaign heats up as Kristersson and Andersson hit the road
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Swedish election campaign heats up as Kristersson and Andersson hit the road

The two prime ministerial rivals are picking up the pace in the election campaign. The red-greens have a clear lead in the polls, but Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson hopes that the government question will give him victory in the election
Magdalena Andersson sets out plan to govern Sweden on security, prosperity and cohesion
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Magdalena Andersson sets out plan to govern Sweden on security, prosperity and cohesion

Safer, richer and more cohesive. It is with these three principles and promises that the Social Democrats' party leader, Magdalena Andersson, wants to govern Sweden
Liberals race to clear 4 percent threshold as Mohamsson presses policy pitch
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Liberals race to clear 4 percent threshold as Mohamsson presses policy pitch

It is becoming urgent for the crisis-ridden Liberals to reach the four percent threshold. Party leader Simona Mohamsson is trying to reach voters with the party's policy proposals, but it is still overshadowed by relations with the Sweden Democrats
Kristersson says Spain must regain control as migrants storm Ceuta border
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Kristersson says Spain must regain control as migrants storm Ceuta border

Tens of thousands of migrants have stormed the border into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta - and the crisis is raising concerns among politicians in Europe. “It is important that Spain acts urgently to regain control,” writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability
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Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability

Where will children go with their worries and vulnerability when we do not have a cultural school that welcomes them, and no youth centers or youth workers? That is artist Helen Sjöholm's question to cultural politicians. She is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Swedes Abroad Can Start Voting on July 30 as Election Race Tightens
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Swedes Abroad Can Start Voting on July 30 as Election Race Tightens

In every close election, eyes are focused on the votes of Swedes living abroad. But the drama is mainly about the votes being counted late, not about the fact that the group is large and usually decisive
Low diesel prices draw foreign trucks to Sweden for fuel stops
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Low diesel prices draw foreign trucks to Sweden for fuel stops

The low Swedish diesel prices are causing foreign haulage companies to adjust their routes so they can refuel in Sweden. There are many thousands of Swedish kronor to be saved on each fully fuelled truck
SD and L want state-run personal assistance and higher compensation
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SD and L want state-run personal assistance and higher compensation

Let the state take over responsibility for personal assistance and increase assistance compensation. This is what Jimmie Åkesson (SD) and Simona Mohamsson (L) propose in a joint statement on Saturday
Åkesson: Difficult to explain why Tidö bloc has lost support
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Åkesson: Difficult to explain why Tidö bloc has lost support

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is embarking on an election tour at a time when the Tidö parties appear to be well below the red-greens in voter support. He says he has no explanation for why
Sweden Democrats want new laws tested for rural impact, inspired by Norway
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Sweden Democrats want new laws tested for rural impact, inspired by Norway

The Sweden Democrats want all new legislation to be assessed for its impact on rural areas.
Ruben Östlund's key election issue: Freedom of expression
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Ruben Östlund's key election issue: Freedom of expression

Name a controversial opinion that you believe is harmful to society, but which should still be protected by freedom of expression. That is film director Ruben Östlund's question to cultural politicians
Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians: How will Sweden stay a music power without rehearsal rooms?
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Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians: How will Sweden stay a music power without rehearsal rooms?

If we continue to close down rehearsal spaces - how will Sweden continue to be a major power in the music world? That is the question artist Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians. He is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Proposal would make it easier to seize tenant-owned apartments after crime
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Proposal would make it easier to seize tenant-owned apartments after crime

It will be easier for a housing association to take - seize - a tenant-owned property from the owner if he or she has committed a crime or creates insecurity.
The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign
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The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign

For those who want to read up ahead of the autumn election, there is plenty of literature on politics: autobiographies, critical reviews - and a new book on nuclear power. There are two books in particular that I think will get attention, says political scientist Tommy Möller
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