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New penalty for safe custody introduced this spring
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New penalty for safe custody introduced this spring

As early as this spring, dangerous criminals will be eligible for indefinite imprisonment, the government announces.
Gunnar Strömmer reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) for his actions around Katja Nyberg
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Gunnar Strömmer reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) for his actions around Katja Nyberg

The Social Democrats want the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) to review the actions of Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) over SD member Katja Nyberg's assignments to several transparency councils, following suspicions of drunk driving.
Gravel in the EU's trade plan - Mercosur agreement goes to court
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Gravel in the EU's trade plan - Mercosur agreement goes to court

The EU's major trade agreement with the Mercosur countries in Latin America could be significantly delayed. The deal will first have to be reviewed by the EU's Court of Justice
Background checks on school staff to be expanded
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Background checks on school staff to be expanded

The government proposes expanding checks on people to be employed in schools. More crimes will be included in criminal record extracts, and extracts from the suspect register will also be required
The government proposes full transparency in independent schools from 2027
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The government proposes full transparency in independent schools from 2027

The government has agreed to submit a bill on full transparency, a principle of openness, for independent schools. It will apply to independent schools in the same way it does to municipal schools
Ceasefire declared after Kurdish forces defeated in Syria
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Ceasefire declared after Kurdish forces defeated in Syria

Syria's interim president declares a ceasefire after a major offensive against Kurdish strongholds in parts of the country. The Kurdish-led SDF, which confirms the deal, is forced to make concessions to Damascus
More people followed the party leadership debate in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening
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More people followed the party leadership debate in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening

For the first time, a party leadership debate was held in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening so that more voters would have the opportunity to follow it.
SD wants Katja Nyberg to leave her position on Security Service, Police and Special Investigations integrity councils
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SD wants Katja Nyberg to leave her position on Security Service, Police and Special Investigations integrity councils

The Sweden Democrats are demanding that MP Katja Nyberg (SD) be dismissed from the Security Service's Integrity Council, the Police's Integrity Council and the Special Investigations' Integrity Council after she was stopped on suspicion of drunk driving.
Gang-related crimes to result in double punishment, to be introduced this year
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Gang-related crimes to result in double punishment, to be introduced this year

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) is now moving forward with the government's major penal reform. Crimes linked to criminal networks could result in double punishment
Åkesson: If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign
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Åkesson: If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign

If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign. This is what party leader Jimmie Åkesson says
Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act
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Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act

The Moderates want to review the new Gender Identity Act, which makes it easier to change legal gender. The announcement comes after high-profile cases in which biological men have changed their legal gender to women
Tests showed suspected drugs in SD MP Katja Nyberg
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Tests showed suspected drugs in SD MP Katja Nyberg

Sweden Democrats MP Katja Nyberg denies aggravated drunk driving
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Sweden Democrats MP Katja Nyberg denies aggravated drunk driving

Sweden Democrats MP Katja Nyberg is suspected of drunk driving and drug offenses during the off-season, Aftonbladet reports. Nyberg denies the allegations and says she is surprised
This is where the new children's prisons are being created in Sweden
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This is where the new children's prisons are being created in Sweden

By the summer, 13-year-olds who commit serious crimes could be sent to prison. In Rosersberg, north of Stockholm, some of the first departments to care for those children are being set up
Small parties seek revenge in this year's elections
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Small parties seek revenge in this year's elections

In the last election, no party outside the Riksdag came close to entering it. But now small parties like Nyans and Medborgerlig Samling are recharging for another election campaign
She leaves the SD in the Riksdag – joins Christian Democrats
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She leaves the SD in the Riksdag – joins Christian Democrats

Sweden Democrats MP Sara-Lena Bjälkö is leaving the party and becoming a Christian Democrat, SD tells TT. The SD group leader "respects" Bjälkö's decision but urges her to leave the Riksdag
Brawl in Tidö after murderer transferred to women's institution
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Brawl in Tidö after murderer transferred to women's institution

A father sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his two children is being transferred to a women's institution after changing his legal gender. The case is causing a row in the Tidö parties, with harsh online exchanges between KD leader Ebba Busch and M politician Hanif Bali, among others
The Riksdag will debate the euro
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The Riksdag will debate the euro

The Riksdag will hold a special debate on the euro at the request of the Liberals, the party writes in a press release.
Lilla Edet's municipal council hits back at SD
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Lilla Edet's municipal council hits back at SD

Municipal money should not be used to pay politically engaged authors at the library during an election year, say two SD politicians in Lilla Edet. But municipal councilor Julia Färjhage (C) disagrees
Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape
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Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape

The government and the SD propose that escaping from prisons and youth homes should be punishable by up to two years in prison.
Researchers: Chat GPT better than criminal policy
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Researchers: Chat GPT better than criminal policy

Politicians will not succeed in breaking up the gangs with today's one-sided focus. Criminologist David Sausdal says this after a meeting between all parliamentary parties
Swedes' victory in the EU: Demand for better abortion care
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Swedes' victory in the EU: Demand for better abortion care

The EU Parliament calls for safe and legal abortion for all, in a resolution pushed through by Swedish Abir al-Sahlani (C).
Right-wing victory on migration in the EU
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Right-wing victory on migration in the EU

The EU Parliament is ready for final negotiations on new EU rules for returning asylum seekers and migrants to safe countries.
After the debate - SD in Jokkmokk is dissolved
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After the debate - SD in Jokkmokk is dissolved

Jokkmokk municipality's decision to refuse to help the government increase return migration received a lot of attention - and criticism from the Sweden Democrats nationally. Now the SD in Jokkmokk is being liquidated
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