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Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through
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Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through

If the fight over the balance sheet in the Riksdag continues, the Tidö parties may find it more difficult to get major reforms through before the election. "I will vote according to my own judgment," says SD maverick Elsa Widding to SVT
Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out
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Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out

Over 800 candidates from parliamentary parties in the election have been convicted of crimes in the past ten years, according to a review by Dagens ETC.
Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting
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Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting

The Riksdag's clearing system has collapsed after the Sweden Democrats' "foul play," the opposition claims. The Moderates agree
The voice brawl: Sweden Democrats' breach is an extremely strong threat to the 100-year voting system
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The voice brawl: Sweden Democrats' breach is an extremely strong threat to the 100-year voting system

The SD's violation of parliamentary practice could have major consequences. It is doubtful whether the voting system - which has been in place for 100 years - will continue to function, according to Marie Demker, professor of political science
SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements
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SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements

The opposition accuses the Sweden Democrats (SD) of deliberately abusing the Riksdag's pairing system during a vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements. "The people have voted for the Tidö majority," the SD group leader wrote in a comment
Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster
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Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster

DN has assigned podcaster Edvin Törnblom to interview party leaders ahead of the election. Ulf Kristersson (M), Jimmie Åkesson (SD) and Ebba Busch (KD) have declined
Tidö parties: We will vote down Magdalena Andersson as prime minister
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Tidö parties: We will vote down Magdalena Andersson as prime minister

All Tidö parties are closing the door on supporting a government with the Social Democrats' leader, Magdalena Andersson, as prime minister. This is what the party leaders write in Aftonbladet Debatt
After the quarrel, more government money for the West Link
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After the quarrel, more government money for the West Link

The Gothenburg West Link has been delayed and has become more expensive. According to the latest forecast, construction of the commuter rail tunnel is estimated to cost 71 billion kronor - and now the government is contributing 7
Confidence boost for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson among Tidö voters, SVT/Verian poll finds
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Confidence boost for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson among Tidö voters, SVT/Verian poll finds

Trust in Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson has increased slightly following a swing toward the Sweden Democrats, according to an opinion poll by SVT/Verian.
Liberals reject Sweden Democrats' request to summon SVT and SR heads to the Riksdag's Culture Committee
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Liberals reject Sweden Democrats' request to summon SVT and SR heads to the Riksdag's Culture Committee

The Liberals reject the Sweden Democrats' request to summon the heads of SVT and SR to the Riksdag's Culture Committee.
Mohamsson: Will stand side by side with Luf during election campaign
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Mohamsson: Will stand side by side with Luf during election campaign

The Liberal Youth Union (Luf) is boycotting the party's national convention in Karlstad. However, party leader Simona Mohamsson promises that the party and Luf will campaign together in the election
The Liberals want remedial classes for disruptive students
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The Liberals want remedial classes for disruptive students

The Liberals want to introduce "remedial classes" for students who are disruptive at school. Those who are disruptive should receive support and instruction in a smaller group, says party leader Simona Mohamsson
Sweden Democrats call SVT and SR to appear before the Culture Committee
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Sweden Democrats call SVT and SR to appear before the Culture Committee

The Sweden Democrats are calling the top management of SR and SVT to appear before the Culture Committee, writes the party's cultural policy spokesperson, Alexander Christiansson, in Expressen Debatt.
After the SD turn, Liberal Women's chair resigns
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After the SD turn, Liberal Women's chair resigns

Malin Sjöberg Högrell has resigned as chairwoman of the Liberal Women's Association, Ekot reports.
Luf boycotts the party's national convention in Karlstad
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Luf boycotts the party's national convention in Karlstad

The Liberal Youth Union (Luf) is boycotting the party's national convention this weekend, TV4 Nyheterna reports.
Social Democrats say no to 13-year-olds in prison
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Social Democrats say no to 13-year-olds in prison

The Social Democrats do not support the government's proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for the most serious crimes. "We will vote against lowering it to 13," says legal policy spokesperson Teresa Carvalho (S)
Political pie-throwing repels Swedish voters
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Political pie-throwing repels Swedish voters

Personal attacks, pie-throwing and bickering. Three out of four Swedes describe the tone of conversation in Swedish politics as rude, according to a survey conducted by Novus on behalf of TCO
Rebecka Fallenkvist is on the Sweden Democrats' list for Oskarshamn city council
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Rebecka Fallenkvist is on the Sweden Democrats' list for Oskarshamn city council

Rebecka Fallenkvist is on the Sweden Democrats' list for Oskarshamn's city council in the autumn elections, write Dagens ETC and Aftonbladet.
Sweden Democrats want the post of Minister of Culture
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Sweden Democrats want the post of Minister of Culture

The Sweden Democrats should be given the post of minister of culture if the Tidö parties win the election this fall. This is what the party's cultural policy spokesperson, Alexander Christiansson, told Magasin K
Sweden Democrats want a disaster investigation commission into elderly rape
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Sweden Democrats want a disaster investigation commission into elderly rape

The number of sexual assaults in home care is increasing. The Sweden Democrats therefore want to establish a disaster investigation commission
Left Party demands free dental care and high-cost protection in any government negotiations
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Left Party demands free dental care and high-cost protection in any government negotiations

V demands protection against high dental costs in any government negotiations. "Class should not be visible in people's mouths," party leader Nooshi Dadgostar said at a press conference
Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government
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Abolish all paternity leave - KD's demand in new government

KD leader Ebba Busch will demand quota-free parental leave if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. Gender Equality Minister Nina Larsson (L) says Busch is "completely off
KD demands abolishing all paternity leave in new government
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KD demands abolishing all paternity leave in new government

The Christian Democrats (KD) will demand quota-free parental insurance if the Tidö parties are allowed to try to form a government after the election. State healthcare is also on the list of demands
Thirteen-year-olds who murder could be imprisoned
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Thirteen-year-olds who murder could be imprisoned

Despite widespread criticism, the government is moving forward with the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for the most serious crimes. Thirteen-year-olds could be sentenced to prison
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