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Dousa Criticizes Stegrud's Comment on Swedish Cultural Debate
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Dousa Criticizes Stegrud's Comment on Swedish Cultural Debate

Also, Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) criticizes the SD politician Jessica Stegrud. The comment from Stegrud "felt", he writes in DN
Swedish Parties Consider Sending Troops for Ukraine Peacekeeping
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Swedish Parties Consider Sending Troops for Ukraine Peacekeeping

The Riksdag parties are open to Swedish soldiers being sent to a peacekeeping operation in Ukraine. They do not rule out naval forces or air surveillance either
Kristersson and Åkesson Disagree Over Stegrud's Cultural Canon Remarks
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Kristersson and Åkesson Disagree Over Stegrud's Cultural Canon Remarks

SD top Jessica Stegrud has caused a stir for her comment in connection with the debate about Sweden's cultural canon. Party leader Jimmie Åkesson dismisses the criticism – but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) does not think he has got clarity on what she meant
Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026
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Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026

The Government and The Sweden Democrats propose that the food VAT be temporarily reduced from 12 to 6 percent in April next year. A food price commission will keep track of the food giants actually lowering the prices
Sweden to Cut Dance Band VAT from 25% to 6%
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Sweden to Cut Dance Band VAT from 25% to 6%

Sweden Democrats Address Jessica Stegrud's Controversial Comment
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Sweden Democrats Address Jessica Stegrud's Controversial Comment

”Telling nonetheless that it is a Swedish-born Kurd and a Persian who are debating the cultural canon in Aktuellt", wrote SD-top Jessica Stegrud on X, referring to culture minister Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party) and S's cultural policy spokesperson Lawen Redar. The statement has received sharp criticism and now Sverigedemokraterna announces that one ”has had a conversation” with Stegrud
Tidö Parties Propose Higher Housing Allowance for Families
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Tidö Parties Propose Higher Housing Allowance for Families

The Government and The Sweden Democrats want to increase the housing allowance for families with children with low income and high housing costs. This means more money in the wallet for them, says Minister for the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (The Moderate Party)
Nordea Predicts Interest Rate Hikes by 2027, Contrasts Danske Bank's Forecast
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Nordea Predicts Interest Rate Hikes by 2027, Contrasts Danske Bank's Forecast

Danske Bank expects the Swedish Central Bank to lower the interest rate once more this year. Despite the inflation being described as "too high" in a new economic trend report
Vasaloppet Added to Swedish Cultural Canon as Sports Contribution
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Vasaloppet Added to Swedish Cultural Canon as Sports Contribution

Vasaloppet is the sports contribution in the proposal for a Swedish cultural canon, which was presented on Tuesday. Vasaloppet is a reasonable choice, says Jens Ljunggren, professor of sports history
Sweden Introduces Cultural Canon After Years of Debate
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Sweden Introduces Cultural Canon After Years of Debate

After several years of work, and debate, a Swedish cultural canon will be handed over to the Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party) on Tuesday. This is what we know so far about the cultural canon
Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles
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Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles

Jimmie Åkesson wants to see life imprisonment for pedophiles who commit sexual offenses against children – or that they castrate themselves. It is a matter that we will go to the election on, said the SD leader to TT in connection with his summer speech in Sölvesborg
Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses
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Christian Democrats Lead in Taxpayer-Funded Party Expenses

Over 180 politicians have let taxpayers foot the bill for the parties' activities and parties, shows a DN-examination. Half of them are Christian Democrats
Svantesson Announces 80 Billion Kronor Budget Initiatives for 2026
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Svantesson Announces 80 Billion Kronor Budget Initiatives for 2026

The Government will make investments of 80 billion kronor in the budget for the election year 2026. A large part will go to "families and hardworking people"
Swedish Cultural Canon to Be Presented Amid Ongoing Debate
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Swedish Cultural Canon to Be Presented Amid Ongoing Debate

After several years of debate – on Tuesday, historian Lars Trägårdh will submit a Swedish cultural canon to Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).
Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget
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Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget

The Government is expected to strike with historically large initiatives in the state budget for next year, according to a number of experts. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has raised expectations by talking about "decent stimuli" ahead of Thursday's announcement
Government Proposes Longer Prison Sentences with New Conditional Release Rules
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Government Proposes Longer Prison Sentences with New Conditional Release Rules

Conditional release shall be made at the earliest after three-fourths of the sentence has been served. The Government proposes that the tightening comes into force in a first step at the turn of the year – despite the Prison and Probation Service's advice
Education Ministers Meet on School Reforms, No Concrete Outcomes
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Education Ministers Meet on School Reforms, No Concrete Outcomes

Grades and teachers' working conditions were on the table when the ministers at the Ministry of Education met with representatives of all the parliamentary parties. But the most important issue was never raised, according to one of the invited
Government Proposes Extended Business Ban for Criminals
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Government Proposes Extended Business Ban for Criminals

Stop the criminal economy with an extended and tightened trade ban. This is proposed by the government and The Sweden Democrats
Parties Agree on Pension Increase During Economic Surplus
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Parties Agree on Pension Increase During Economic Surplus

All parties agree – a so-called gas should be introduced in the pension system that gives all pensioners more money in good times. According to the latest calculations, there would be a payout in 2027, just under a hundred kronor per month
Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization
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Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization

Households are prioritized when the government negotiates the state budget for 2026. Reduced tax, increased child allowance and reduced food VAT are being discussed
Kristersson Responds to SVT's Questions on Landerholm Trial with Irritation
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Kristersson Responds to SVT's Questions on Landerholm Trial with Irritation

Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) got questions about the former security council and childhood friend Henrik Landerholm, who is now on trial, in SVT's Agenda. But the questions did not go home with the Prime Minister, who answered with noticeable irritation
Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders
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Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders

Donald Trump completely dominates and again in Swedish media. The President of the USA is so far this year more than twice as widely covered as all Swedish party leaders – together
Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy
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Swedish Foreign Minister Denies Government Split on Israel Policy

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) rejects that the government has been divided on its Israel line. At an extra meeting in the Riksdag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, she received support from all parties except SD to freeze the EU's trade agreement with the country
Energy Policy Deal Needs More Than Just Nuclear Focus, Say Social Democrats
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Energy Policy Deal Needs More Than Just Nuclear Focus, Say Social Democrats

The Social Democrats can imagine making a deal on energy policy with the government and SD. – But it takes more than just nuclear power policy, it must be about energy policy in general, says Fredrik Olovsson, energy policy spokesperson for S
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