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The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early

Sweden has, like other NATO countries, received a request from the USA about what they can contribute militarily to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. It entirely depends on how the peace looks, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).

The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early

Controversial weapons – how dangerous are they

In hunting circles, the feeling is spreading that they "have been thrown under the bus", after the news that certain semi-automatic weapons may be banned for hunting as a consequence of the Örebro shooting. Weapons of the AR model are a question with great political explosive power.

Controversial weapons – how dangerous are they

Sharp criticism of forest proposal: "Under all criticism"

The verdict on the Environmental Goals Committee is harsh – a failure and a disappointment, environmental organizations believe. Even the opposition is critical.

Sharp criticism of forest proposal: "Under all criticism"

She becomes the Sweden Democrats' first County Governor

Carina Ståhl Herrstedt becomes the Sweden Democrats' first County Governor. This after the government has appointed her as County Governor and head of the County Administrative Board in Gävleborg County during the period of 1 March 2025–28 February 2031.

She becomes the Sweden Democrats' first County Governor

Åkesson disappointed with Jomshof

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is disappointed with Richard Jomshof, who openly questioned SD's agreement on the weapons law with the government. He does not think it was good to go out in social media.

Åkesson disappointed with Jomshof

Expert: Symbolic value important for SD in weapons issue

The party's desire to ban semi-automatic weapons for hunters led to Richard Jomshof (SD) resigning with a bang from the post of chairman of the justice committee on Monday. He is one of the heavyweights, but he is not decisive, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö.

Expert: Symbolic value important for SD in weapons issue

The Sweden Democrats' Jomshof Resigns as Committee Chairman

The Sweden Democrat Richard Jomshof is stepping down as chairman of the Riksdag's Justice Committee. The announcement comes after a meeting in the SD party executive on Monday about the proposal to ban certain semi-automatic firearms.

The Sweden Democrats' Jomshof Resigns as Committee Chairman

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

The victims of the school shooting in Örebro have now also been honored in the EU. Europe mourns, says Speaker Roberta Metsola.

Minute of Silence for Örebro in the EU

Internal discontent in the SD over stricter gun laws

The internal criticism is growing within the Sweden Democrats after the party leadership has agreed with the government to tighten the gun laws following the mass shooting in Örebro. Heavy SD-representatives call the decision naive and want it to be reconsidered.

Internal discontent in the SD over stricter gun laws

The Hunters Association critical of changes to weapons law

We do not see the need to rush through legislation. This is what the Swedish Hunters Association's general secretary Carl-Johan Djurstedt Holm says about the changes in the firearms legislation that the government and the Sweden Democrats want to make.

The Hunters Association critical of changes to weapons law

Only the Right People Should Have Guns

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are moving forward with proposals to tighten the gun laws. We want to ensure that only the right people have weapons, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT.

Only the Right People Should Have Guns

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to ban hunters from having semi-automatic weapons of military type, such as AR-15. The suitability testing of individuals who want to have a gun license will also be tightened.

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

Red-Greens want to tighten gun laws – SD members critical

The Social Democrats, the Left Party, and the Green Party want the weapons legislation to be tightened and go further than the government on a few points. The Sweden Democrats support the government's line, but several Sweden Democrat members are critical.

Red-Greens want to tighten gun laws – SD members critical

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to limit the access to semi-automatic weapons of a certain type, such as the AR-15. The suitability testing of individuals who want to obtain a gun license will also be strengthened.

After the school shooting – the government tightens gun laws

The King: Sorrow and Dismay

King Carl Gustaf states in a statement that he is dismayed by today's events and sends his condolences to the families of the victims, after the fatal shooting in Örebro where around ten people lost their lives. .

The King: Sorrow and Dismay

Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden

Around 7,000 people are expected to seek asylum in Sweden this year, according to the Migration Agency's latest forecast, a decrease of 2,500 people from the previous forecast, writes [SVT News](https://www. svt.

Fewer expected to seek asylum in Sweden

Coordinator: Establish a State Nuclear Power Company

The Government should create a state-owned company that invests in new nuclear power. This is proposed by the Government's coordinator for new nuclear power, Carl Bergström, in a second interim report.

Coordinator: Establish a State Nuclear Power Company

Zelensky thanks Sweden after record support

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj writes on X that he is grateful to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, the Swedish government, and the Swedish people for the support package that the government and the Sweden Democrats presented on Thursday. The support, worth 13.

Zelensky thanks Sweden after record support

Largest Swedish support to Ukraine: Strong signal

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are presenting the largest support package to Ukraine so far. The support package is worth 13.

Largest Swedish support to Ukraine: Strong signal

Dadgostar wants party leader talks about the violence

The Left Party wants the Prime Minister to invite the other parties to talks about the violence development in Sweden. We have a crisis situation, says the Left leader Nooshi Dadgostar.

Dadgostar wants party leader talks about the violence

Busch: "Threat Against Our Free Democracy"

Vice Prime Minister Ebba Busch (CD) compares Salwan Momika's death with the murders of teacher Samuel Paty and Catholic priest Jacques Hamel, who were murdered by Islamist extremists in France. .

Busch: "Threat Against Our Free Democracy"

Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase

Emissions of greenhouse gases in Sweden continue to increase, show figures from the Statistics Bureau. Combustion of diesel from car driving is a major culprit.

Greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase

The Social Democrats demand a plan to stop the explosions

The Social Democrats are demanding an action plan by the end of the week from the government to stop the wave of explosions. The Social Democrats also want to fast-track legislation on secret surveillance of children.

The Social Democrats demand a plan to stop the explosions

Politician: A Welcome Conflict for Liljestrand

After the speech at the Gothenburg Film Festival, Parisa Liljestrand (M) is "at war" with the film industry. But for her, the conflict is welcome, according to Timbro publisher Andreas Johansson Heinö.

Politician: A Welcome Conflict for Liljestrand