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SD: Make "You old, you free" the national anthem
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SD: Make "You old, you free" the national anthem

The Sweden Democrats' national parliament has decided that the party will push for "Du gamla, du fria" to be adopted as Sweden's official national anthem.
SD wants to change the law on incitement against ethnic groups
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SD wants to change the law on incitement against ethnic groups

The SD wants to drastically change the law on incitement against ethnic groups. However, several in the party wanted to go further and abolish the law completely, but lost by one vote
It's the Liberals' chance in the election: "Not done"
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It's the Liberals' chance in the election: "Not done"

The Liberals may be hoping in vain for increased voter support after the decision on the government issue. The decision is too complicated to avoid the issue, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö
Åkesson: L must back down on the government issue
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Åkesson: L must back down on the government issue

SD will not accept being excluded by L from a possible new Tidö government. The L leader states that it will be up to Ulf Kristersson to resolve the conflict if a government is to be formed after the election
SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children
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SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children

The SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children. Pedophiles should be “hunted down and put behind bars,” says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson in his speech at the National Assembly
SD demands ministerial posts – "cannot be misinterpreted"
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SD demands ministerial posts – "cannot be misinterpreted"

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is given free rein to say no to a prime ministerial candidate if the party does not gain acceptable influence after the election. The basic requirement is ministerial posts
Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas
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Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas

SD presents Peter Eriksson, recently recruited from the Swedish Hunters' Association, as its new rural policy spokesperson. Peter is a person who is truly rooted in the countryside, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson
L says no to allowing SD into government
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L says no to allowing SD into government

The Liberal Party's national meeting says no to allowing the SD into a new Tidö government after the next election. Party secretary Fredrik Brange does not rule out that it could lead to a special election in a difficult situation after the election
This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices
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This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices

The government has appointed a food price commission to monitor price developments – and ensure that prices are not surreptitiously raised before the food VAT reduction in April next year. Now the food giants and stores will have their eyes on them, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Kristersson on nuclear power: My view is that we are in agreement
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Kristersson on nuclear power: My view is that we are in agreement

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is downplaying the importance of a broad energy agreement. At the same time, he says that he feels that there is broad consensus in parliament on new nuclear power, despite failed energy talks
"The SD government's next big project"
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"The SD government's next big project"

The Sweden Democrats are gathering these days to nail down new policies – and to begin the next stage in the party's history. I think we should take them at their word, and then there is no doubt that the next step is government participation, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö
The Liberals go to war over the red line against the SD
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The Liberals go to war over the red line against the SD

Nothing divides the Liberals as much as the view of the Sweden Democrats. Several want to end the cooperation, while others think the parties should be able to govern together
Busch hopes S-bet will be the election winner
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Busch hopes S-bet will be the election winner

KD leader Ebba Busch sees great opportunities to attract centrist voters in the next election. They are looking for someone who is stable and gets things done, she says
Åkesson's friend spread racism: "Needs a new Hitler"
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Åkesson's friend spread racism: "Needs a new Hitler"

A long-time former friend of SD leader Jimmie Åkesson has incited against Jews and praised Holocaust deniers in various right-wing extremist forums, Expressen and Expo report.
KD split over flavored snus – "moralism"
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KD split over flavored snus – "moralism"

The issue of flavored snus is creating division between the Christian Democrats and the youth union KDU. The party wants to ban it – but the KDU calls the proposal populist, reports TV4 Nyheterna
KD will fight for "healthy patriotism" and burqa ban
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KD will fight for "healthy patriotism" and burqa ban

KD will go to the polls on a stronger community in Sweden. A burqa ban, a "healthy patriotism" and training almost all young people in civil defense are some of the proposals in the community program
SD wants to limit the law on incitement against ethnic groups
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SD wants to limit the law on incitement against ethnic groups

Several voices within the Sweden Democrats want the law on incitement against ethnic groups to be scrapped. The party board is proposing that the law be limited, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot
Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate
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Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been elected as the new leader of the Center Party at the party convention in Karlstad. She wants to negotiate with both S and M, but demands that Ulf Kristersson must "let go of his dependence" on SD
Better Swedish in elderly care – without strict requirements
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Better Swedish in elderly care – without strict requirements

Next year, a requirement for language training will be introduced in elderly care. But it will not be an absolute language requirement to be able to work there
Busch on reduced tax on livestock profits: Enormous response
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Busch on reduced tax on livestock profits: Enormous response

The proposal to reduce the tax on housing gains by up to 15 billion per year has received a "huge response", according to KD leader Ebba Busch. She wants to make it an election issue in 2026
Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us
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Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us

The repatriation grant will be increased significantly at the turn of the year – the most positive about the increase are people in vulnerable areas who have lived in Sweden for a shorter time, a survey shows. Järvaveckans CEO Ahmed Abdirahman mentions the social climate as a possible explanation
The far right goes to court – wants to review EU support
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The far right goes to court – wants to review EU support

The EU Parliament is being taken to court by the far right, who are demanding to review support for independent organizations in the EU.
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
SD may remove Stegrud from the party board
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SD may remove Stegrud from the party board

SD MP Jessica Stegrud may be removed from the party board, reports GP.
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