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Proposed Tougher Penalties for Forced and Child Marriages in Sweden

The law is proposed to be tightened for forced marriages and child marriages. It is important that the penalties for these crimes reflect the seriousness of the crime, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Proposed Tougher Penalties for Forced and Child Marriages in Sweden

New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

The Riksdag has passed the law on how new nuclear power will be financed. But nothing is said about how high the price tag will be.

New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate

Reduced and more controlled – or a public service that stands strong in times of preparedness? The split concerning the future of SVT, SR, and UR has been great, believes media professor Fredrik Stiernstedt. It reveals a politicization of the issue which is not entirely successful.

Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate

Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power

Today, the Riksdag is expected to pass what could become one of Sweden's most expensive investments in modern times – the financing of new nuclear power. Here are all the uncertainties and challenges that await.

Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

With a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest.

Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson celebrates 20 years in his position without having any thoughts of quitting. Instead, he is planning for how SD will become Sweden's largest party.

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat

The SD top Richard Jomshof hopes that the V member Daniel Riazat will "leave Sweden and go back home". The Left Party group leader demands that the government takes action, writes Svenska Dagbladet.

Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat

EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

Sweden voted no when EU countries gave the green light on Wednesday to give Europe's car manufacturers more time to meet the requirements for the number of emission-free cars on the market. When the EU Parliament voted on the L of the government parties voted as the government on Thursday.

EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately. .

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

The Government proposes that conditional release should take place at the earliest after three-quarters of the sentence have been served. The purpose of the proposal is to sharpen society's view on serious crime, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).

Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

Debate Over Food Price Meeting: Critics Call It Ineffective

The increase in food prices is coming to a halt, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). The opposition is downplaying the government's meeting with the food giants in March as "a coffee break".

Debate Over Food Price Meeting: Critics Call It Ineffective

Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt

The AP funds have probably not broken the law, but The Moderate Party thinks they sense that they tried to get around the system when they invested billions in now bankrupt Northvolt. This setup appears quite creative, says Edward Riedl (M).

Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt

Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

The Trump supporter George Simion takes on liberal Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan to become president of Romania. The result forces the country's prime minister to resign.

Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift

The Moderate Party and the Christian Democrats hope that the Centre Party will change sides in politics with a new party leader. I hope so, but it is up to Anna-Karin Hatt to show whether she will continue to be a red-green party leader or if she intends to be able to become a blue-green party leader, says the Christian Democrats' Ebba Busch.

Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift

New Centre Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Stands Firm Against SD Collaboration

Anna-Karin Hatt has been elected as the new chairperson for the Centre Party at the extraordinary meeting in Stockholm. She points out the climate and the Sweden Democrats as red lines.

New Centre Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Stands Firm Against SD Collaboration

Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want to lower the VAT on basic goods, which party leader Jimmie Åkesson calls a "Sweden Democratic food basket". He also wants to see a national coordinator for repatriation in the near future.

Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods

Former Politicians Urge Merger of Swedish Liberals and Centre Party

The old centre block in Swedish politics is in crisis, according to several former top politicians. In a debate article, among others Maria Leissner and Bengt Westerberg propose that The Liberals and The Centre Party should merge into a new social liberal party.

Former Politicians Urge Merger of Swedish Liberals and Centre Party

Moderate Party Gains Record Support as Sweden Democrats Decline

The Moderate Party receives its largest support during the electoral period. Meanwhile, the Sweden Democrats are losing voters, according to an opinion poll shows.

Moderate Party Gains Record Support as Sweden Democrats Decline

Stephanie Neatby Joins HV71 After Frölunda Departure

The Canadian Stephanie Neatby was one of the big heroes when Frölunda's ladies took their first historic SM gold. The goalkeeper wanted to stay in the Gothenburg club, but got rejected.

Stephanie Neatby Joins HV71 After Frölunda Departure

Proposal to Allow Wiretapping of Children Under 15 Without Criminal Suspicion

The police should be able to wiretap children under 15 years old – even without concrete suspicion of a crime, believe the Tidö parties. It is a far-reaching proposal.

Proposal to Allow Wiretapping of Children Under 15 Without Criminal Suspicion

Young Liberals Support Pourmokhtari for Party Leadership

The hunt for The Liberals' new party leader is in full swing since Johan Pehrson announced his resignation. Now, both The Liberal Youth Association (LUF) and The Liberal Students have backed climate and environment minister Romina Pourmokhtari as the person they believe is best suited to take over the role.

Young Liberals Support Pourmokhtari for Party Leadership

Potential Successors for The Liberals' Party Leadership

Who takes over when Johan Pehrson throws in the towel as party leader? Will it be a veteran, a young promise or a minister?.

Potential Successors for The Liberals' Party Leadership

Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election

Johan Pehrson is leaving the party leader post for The Liberals – a party that in many ways is facing headwinds. This is what political scientists who TT has spoken to believe.

Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election

Johan Pehrson Steps Down as Leader of The Liberals

Johan Pehrson is leaving as party leader for The Liberals. According to Pehrson, it's time to hand over the torch with a year and a half left until the next election.

Johan Pehrson Steps Down as Leader of The Liberals