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Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

The Social Democrat and former Minister for Social Affairs Annika Strandhäll has decided to leave politics. Strandhäll has over the years been one of the party's most combative politicians, and her statements in social media have often led to heated debates and criticism.
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches. .
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Ebba Busch Calls for New Male Ideal in Almedalen Speech

The Christian Democrats sound the alarm for battle over healthcare, also against government colleagues. In Almedalen week's final speech, the party leader Ebba Busch also brings up that a new male ideal is needed.
Ebba Busch Calls for New Male Ideal in Almedalen Speech

Islamic Association Urges Sweden Democrats to Apologize to Muslims

The Sweden Democrats should also apologize to other groups, says the Islamic Association's chairman Mahmoud Khalfi to Dagens ETC. Earlier in the week, the party presented its white paper on antisemitism in the party and party leader Jimmie Åkesson apologized to Sweden's Jews.
Islamic Association Urges Sweden Democrats to Apologize to Muslims

Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen

Romanian far-right member Gheorghe Piperea hopes to get the European Parliament to dismiss the European Commission and its President Ursula von der Leyen. .
Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen

Key Takeaways from Sweden Democrats' White Paper on Party History

The Nazi network White Aryan Resistance participated as unofficial guards during SD demonstrations in the 1990s. This – and several other points – emerge in SD's white paper on the party's dark history.
Key Takeaways from Sweden Democrats' White Paper on Party History

Sweden Democrats Face Collective Guilt Over Party's National Socialist Roots

Christer Mattsson, head of the Segerstedt Institute, has read the Sweden Democrats' noted white paper. He describes it as detailed and thorough – but without analysis.
Sweden Democrats Face Collective Guilt Over Party's National Socialist Roots

Mattias Karlsson Reflects on Sweden Democrats' Controversial History

SD top Mattias Karlsson says that he did not really know what party he joined in the 1990s. When the party's white paper is now presented, he wants to apologize.
Mattias Karlsson Reflects on Sweden Democrats' Controversial History

Sweden Democrats' White Paper Unveils Nazi and Neo-Fascist Roots

The Sweden Democrats' founder had a background in national socialist and neo-fascist movements, the party's white paper states. When Jimmie Åkesson joined in the mid-90s, the SD is described as a party with dual faces and a heavy heritage.
Sweden Democrats' White Paper Unveils Nazi and Neo-Fascist Roots

Sweden Democrats and Moderate Party Clash Over Historical Controversies

The Sweden Democrats have a murky past, writes Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) on X. ”It would be fitting with a bit of humility”, responds SD leader Jimmie Åkesson.
Sweden Democrats and Moderate Party Clash Over Historical Controversies

Sweden Democrats Release White Paper Highlighting Party's Radicalization

The Sweden Democrats are releasing tomorrow their white paper on the party's history. It shows a party with antisemitic and racist outbursts.
Sweden Democrats Release White Paper Highlighting Party's Radicalization

Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

The Government's timetable for developing a citizenship test is being criticized by test developers at Stockholm University, reports Universitetsläraren. .
Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

Anna-Karin Hatt Urges New Government to Prioritize Climate Action

The Centre Party's Anna-Karin Hatt demands that the next government strengthens Sweden's climate work. In her Almedalen speech, she promises to bring down any government that lowers the climate ambitions.
Anna-Karin Hatt Urges New Government to Prioritize Climate Action

Åkesson Apologizes for Sweden Democrats' Historical Antisemitism in Almedalen Speech

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson asks for forgiveness in his speech in Almedalen for the party's history. I regret deepest that my party could be perceived as intimidating for Swedish Jews, he says on the occasion of a new white paper.
Åkesson Apologizes for Sweden Democrats' Historical Antisemitism in Almedalen Speech

Åkesson Supports US Military Actions in Iran for Regime Change

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson thinks that it is basically good that the US has intervened militarily in Iran and would like to see the regime fall. Continuing to strike out leaders of this Islamic regime is an effective way to bring about a change, he says.
Åkesson Supports US Military Actions in Iran for Regime Change

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson goes on the attack against the red-greens in her Almedalen speech. She also promises to work for a bourgeois prime minister ahead of the 2026 election.
New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

Proposed Law Could Indefinitely Detain Repeat Offenders in Sweden

A change in the law is on its way to be able to lock up repeat offenders like Nytorgsmannen for an indefinite period. But the law did not come into effect in time to apply in his case.
Proposed Law Could Indefinitely Detain Repeat Offenders in Sweden

Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

The nominating committee presents Simona Mohamsson as a candidate to take over the party leader role for The Liberals. After several heavy names are said to have declined, the 30-year-old is faced with a major challenge.
Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget.
Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

Simona Mohamsson Set to Lead The Liberals Amid Party Challenges

For a couple of months ago, she became surprisingly party secretary in The Liberals. Now Simona Mohamsson is proposed to become new party leader.
Simona Mohamsson Set to Lead The Liberals Amid Party Challenges

Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms

At the same time as The Liberals' electoral committee on Wednesday is expected to present its proposal for a new party leader, the voters' support for the party lands lower than ever before. .
Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms

Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

The Government wants to lower the requirement for how large a cash contribution is needed for a housing loan and abolish the extra amortization requirement. Private economists from several different banks give a thumbs up but at the same time raise a warning finger for new borrowers.
Debt Trap Concerns Arise Amid Housing Loan Relief Proposals

Sweden Proposes Raising Mortgage Ceiling to 90 Percent

The Tidö parties propose easing the amortization requirement and a raised mortgage cap. Our starting point is that you should pay your debts, says Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party).
Sweden Proposes Raising Mortgage Ceiling to 90 Percent

Half of Sweden's Private Schools Face Closure Risk

The Swedish Association of Public Schools' industry and employer association is furious about the proposals to reduce the school funding to independent schools. The Social Democrats' educational policy spokesperson, on the other hand, thinks that the austerity measures for independent schools could have come much earlier.
Half of Sweden's Private Schools Face Closure Risk
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