Sweden’s Government Formation Stalemate: What Has Happened Since the Election
More than a month has passed since election day, yet a government still seems far off. Here are the steps in the government formation process.
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Sweden Democrats oppose law to halt deportations of young migrants, despite backing inquiry
The Sweden Democrats say yes to investigating a law to halt teenage deportations, but not to introducing one. “No, absolutely not,” says the party’s migration policy spokesperson, Jessica Stegrud.
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Traditional Celebrities Lose Ground on Instagram as Comedy Creators Gain Influence
Traditional celebrities are losing ground on Instagram, while creators who make funny sketches are gaining influence.
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Sweden Democrats Remain Most Influential on Social Media for Third Year in a Row
The Sweden Democrats maintain their position of power on social media. At the same time, there are signs of a slight shift in the trend on the political left, according to this year’s Power Barometer.
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Sweden’s Riksdag Proxy Voting Deal May Not Be Ready Until Next Year
The first vote in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) is approaching, with no proxy voting system in place. This means uncertainty remains over votes in the Riksdag. A new system may not be ready until after the turn of the year, according to several people in the Tidö parties.
Swedish politics
Swedish Finance Committee Rejects SD Push to Extend Petrol and Diesel Tax Cuts
The Sweden Democrats (SD) have failed to win Finance Committee support for extending tax cuts on petrol and diesel. The proposal was unrealistic, says Mikael Damberg (S).
Business
One in 10 voters asked AI how to vote in this year’s election, report finds
Around one in ten voters asked AI for guidance on how to vote in this year’s election, according to a new report from the Internet Foundation (a Swedish internet research organization).
Swedish politics
Sweden Democrats Leaders Say Veil Ban Proposal Went Too Far and Cost Votes
The Sweden Democrats' proposal for a total veil ban went too far and cost the party votes, several party leaders now believe. The proposal lacked nuance, explanation and a basis for argument, says SD leader Tobias Andersson to SVT.
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- BusinessSweden Democrats Seek Support to Extend Fuel Tax Cuts and Prevent Sharp Price Rise
- Swedish politicsSweden Democrats reshuffle top roles, deny dissatisfaction with changes
- EntertainmentMattias Karlsson Set to Chair Sweden’s Parliamentary Culture Committee
- Swedish politicsSweden Democrats reshuffle committee roles, moving Oscar Sjöstedt to Constitutional Committee
- CrimeFormer Sweden Democrat politician jailed for withdrawing dead father’s pension for seven years
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- Swedish politicsSpeaker delays government talks as parties remain deadlocked after election
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