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Charlie Kirk Nominated for EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights
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Charlie Kirk Nominated for EU's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights

The murdered American right-wing debater Charlie Kirk has been nominated for the European Parliament's finest human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought.
SD Politician Seeks to Cancel Play About Palestinian Activist in Malmö
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SD Politician Seeks to Cancel Play About Palestinian Activist in Malmö

Municipal politician Michael Hård af Segerstad (SD) thinks that a monologue about a Palestinian activist that will soon have its premiere at Malmö City Theatre should be cancelled.
Sweden to Review Self-Defence Laws Amid Crime Concerns
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Sweden to Review Self-Defence Laws Amid Crime Concerns

The Government and The Swedish Democrats appoint an inquiry that will review the right to use violence to defend oneself or someone else against a criminal attack.
EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State
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EU Parliament Backs Recognition of Palestine as Independent State

The EU Parliament supports recognition of Palestine as an independent state. –We should have said this a long time ago, says EU Parliament member Jonas Sjöstedt (V)
SD Leader Calls Stegrud's Filming Incident Unpleasant
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SD Leader Calls Stegrud's Filming Incident Unpleasant

The SD's group leader Linda Lindberg thinks that the video where the SD top Jessica Stegrud participates and films when two teenagers are confronted evokes an uncomfortable feeling. I think it feels unpleasant and I am a bit surprised that the member is in the middle of this, says Linda Lindberg
Fines Proposed for Parents Refusing Child Welfare Assistance
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Fines Proposed for Parents Refusing Child Welfare Assistance

Parents who do not accept help for their children at risk should be able to be subject to a fine. It may sound harsh, but we do it because one should take their parental responsibility, says Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party)
Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming
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Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming

A right-wing extremist man spread a film and exposed two teenagers on the internet. According to the Expo foundation, SD top figure Jessica Stegrud held the camera
Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful
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Teodorescu Criticizes EU's New Measures Against Israel as Shameful

The EU Commission's promise of more measures against Israel receives both praise and criticism in the EU Parliament. Shameful, says Alice Teodorescu Måwe (CD)
Party Leaders Debate Election Promises and Economic Policies
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Party Leaders Debate Election Promises and Economic Policies

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) warns of a "government-incapable" red-green government. The opposition claims that only a shift in power can solve Sweden's problems
Government Plans to Lower Hiring Costs for Young People
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Government Plans to Lower Hiring Costs for Young People

The Government and The Sweden Democrats want to temporarily reduce employer contributions for young people. They also want to ease tax rules that allow entrepreneurs to withdraw money from their companies at a lower tax rate than if it were salary
EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns
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EU Proposes Pausing Trade Agreement with Israel Amid Gaza Concerns

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen warns of new sharp measures against Israel. We are putting our bilateral support to Israel on ice, she promises in a speech in Strasbourg
Government Plans AI Factory at Linköping University in New Budget
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Government Plans AI Factory at Linköping University in New Budget

The Government is investing billions in AI in the upcoming budget. Among other things, an AI factory will be established
Criticism Grows Over Proposal to Lower Sweden's Criminal Responsibility Age
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Criticism Grows Over Proposal to Lower Sweden's Criminal Responsibility Age

Counterproductive and dangerous, this is how several children's rights organizations describe the government and the Sweden Democrats' proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years. It sounds decisive, but it is to attack a symptom and turn a blind eye to the actual causes, says Ombudsman for Children Juno Blom
Sweden Considers Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 13
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Sweden Considers Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 13

The Government and The Sweden Democrats want to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years. The Social Democrats want to lower it to 14 years
Kristersson Awaits Response from SD's Stegrud on Controversial Post
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Kristersson Awaits Response from SD's Stegrud on Controversial Post

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) still does not think that the SD top Jessica Stegrud has explained her notorious post on X. No, I don't think so, he says
Norway's Labour Party Leads Election with Focus on Social Issues
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Norway's Labour Party Leads Election with Focus on Social Issues

The red-greens are heading for election victory in Norway and the reigning Labour Party will become the largest party. A focus on the major societal problems is something the voters reward and that we will take with us, says the Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin, who is on site with the sister party in Oslo
Municipal Councilor Departs Sweden Democrats, Stays as Independent
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Municipal Councilor Departs Sweden Democrats, Stays as Independent

The chairman of the municipal board in Bjuv is leaving the Sweden Democrats but remains in his post, as a political independent.
Criticism Over No Increase in Sweden's Child Allowance
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Criticism Over No Increase in Sweden's Child Allowance

The Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg (S) is deeply critical that the government does not raise the child allowance. It is a painful message for poor families with children and the families with children who are struggling with the economy
Southern Sweden Gains Most from Electricity Price Protection
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Southern Sweden Gains Most from Electricity Price Protection

The Government and The Sweden Democrats propose reduced electricity tax and a high-cost protection against high electricity prices for households. It is however almost only in southern Sweden that the electricity prices during the last four years have been above the level where the protection is to cover
Social Democrats Demand Action to Reduce Sweden's Unemployment
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Social Democrats Demand Action to Reduce Sweden's Unemployment

The Government has after three years in power not prioritized the labor market crisis that Sweden is facing, means The Social Democrats. Now the party presents four demands to turn the development
Lower Taxes and Cheaper Preschool Proposed in Swedish Budget
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Lower Taxes and Cheaper Preschool Proposed in Swedish Budget

The Government proposes reduced tax for wage earners and pensioners and cheaper preschool in the autumn budget. For a family, it can be about approximately 1 800 kronor more in the wallet every month
Jessica Stegrud Responds to Criticism Over Controversial Tweet
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Jessica Stegrud Responds to Criticism Over Controversial Tweet

SD leader Jessica Stegrud is now responding to the criticism against her controversial post on X, in connection with the debate about Sweden's cultural canon. She calls it a "poorly phrased tweet” that was not meant to offend anyone
Liberals' National Meeting on Sweden Democrats Sparks Political Debate
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Liberals' National Meeting on Sweden Democrats Sparks Political Debate

The parties are now raising the tone and sharpening their profiles ahead of next year's election. Here are the hottest political events ahead
Åkesson: Church Should Avoid Taking Sides on Gaza Conflict
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Åkesson: Church Should Avoid Taking Sides on Gaza Conflict

Should the church be allowed to comment on the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Sweden's two largest parties in the Riksdag have vastly different opinions on the matter. There is no point in the Swedish church commenting on that type of polarizing issue, says the Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson (SD)
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