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Ebba Busch Faces Constitutional Review Over Israel Policy Remarks
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Ebba Busch Faces Constitutional Review Over Israel Policy Remarks

Green party reports The Christian Democrats' Ebba Busch to the Constitutional Committee after her statements about the government's Israel policy and wants her actions to be examined, reports Expressen.
Social Democrats Criticize Government's Leadership on Israel Policy
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Social Democrats Criticize Government's Leadership on Israel Policy

After the latest developments regarding the government's stance on Israel, the Social Democrats are calling the Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reports Expressen.
Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy
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Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy

Swedish households continue to hold tight to their wallets – and that dampens the economy. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) therefore does not rule out that the government may need to revise down its growth forecast once again
Sweden Democrats Criticize Government's EU-Israel Trade Freeze Demand
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Sweden Democrats Criticize Government's EU-Israel Trade Freeze Demand

The Sweden Democrats' foreign policy spokesperson Aron Emilsson says to Expressen that the government's demand that the EU freezes the trade agreement with Israel "came as complete news to us” and that it ”disrupts the relations”.
Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal
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Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal

The Sweden Democrats criticize the government's Middle East policy. There is also criticism within the government parties
Stockholm Pride Parade Fills Streets with Thousands Marching
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Stockholm Pride Parade Fills Streets with Thousands Marching

This year's pride parade in Stockholm is approaching its end. Tens of thousands have marched in the colors of the rainbow from Norr Mälarstrand to Östermalms IP in the central capital
Åkesson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel-EU Trade Agreement
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Åkesson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel-EU Trade Agreement

The SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson criticizes the government's demand that the EU freezes the trade agreement with Israel. "This is actually a fiasco", Åkesson writes on X
SD Leader Jomshof Mocks Kristersson with Fish Caricature on X
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SD Leader Jomshof Mocks Kristersson with Fish Caricature on X

SD leader Richard Jomshof mocks Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a post on X. In a caricature image, Kristersson is depicted as a fish swimming with the current
Pippi Longstocking's Hollywood Inspiration Revealed
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Pippi Longstocking's Hollywood Inspiration Revealed

What is more Swedish than Pippi Longstocking? But Astrid Lindgren got great inspiration for her character from Hollywood. It is true to 100 percent, says film scholar Mats Rohdin
Kristersson and Busch to Miss This Year's Stockholm Pride Parade
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Kristersson and Busch to Miss This Year's Stockholm Pride Parade

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson will be the only party leader from the government who participates in this year's pride parade in Stockholm.
Sweden Democrats Oppose Freezing Israel Trade Agreement
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Sweden Democrats Oppose Freezing Israel Trade Agreement

The Sweden Democrats do not support the government's demand to freeze the trade agreement with Israel.
Pourmokhtari Defends Dairy Cows' Grazing Rights Amid Tidö Party Debate
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Pourmokhtari Defends Dairy Cows' Grazing Rights Amid Tidö Party Debate

The issue of cross-party grazing rights is dividing the Tidö parties. Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) intends to take a stand on the issue
Proposed Law Expands Accountability for Public Employees in Sweden
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Proposed Law Expands Accountability for Public Employees in Sweden

A new offense that extends the responsibility for publicly employed individuals is proposed to be introduced. The penalty scale for misconduct can also be tightened
EU Minister Criticizes Proposed EU Budget as Excessive
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EU Minister Criticizes Proposed EU Budget as Excessive

Right focus, but disproportionate. This is how EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (The Moderate Party) summarizes her view on the proposal for a new long-term budget in the EU
EU Commission President von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote
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EU Commission President von der Leyen Survives No Confidence Vote

The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen passed the European Parliament's vote of no confidence with a good margin. Of the Swedes, only SD wanted to overthrow her, while V chose to abstain
Investigation Launched into Strengthening Landowner Property Rights
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Investigation Launched into Strengthening Landowner Property Rights

The Government believes that the property owner's right to compensation may need to be strengthened, for example when the right to use their forest is restricted in order to protect biological diversity.
Swedish Teachers' Union Criticizes Yet Supports School Mobile Ban Proposal
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Swedish Teachers' Union Criticizes Yet Supports School Mobile Ban Proposal

Mobile ban in school gets a cautious thumbs up from many referral bodies. At the same time, the Swedish Teachers' Association believes that the ban is just a side track
New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden
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New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden

From today, it will be easier to change legal gender with the new gender affiliation law. The law has been preceded by several years of turbulent debate and discord within the parliamentary parties where The Moderate Party and The Liberals finally outvoted their government partner The Christian Democrats
Swedish Crime Prevention Council Warns of Risks in New Firearms Proposals
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Swedish Crime Prevention Council Warns of Risks in New Firearms Proposals

A number of alleviations for sport shooters and hunters are proposed in new firearms legislation – changes that cannot be implemented without risks, believes the Crime Prevention Council (Brå). It may mean an increased risk of firearm thefts, says Jonas Trolle, Director-General at Brå
Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden
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Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden

The government's investigator does not see that a national begging ban is needed. The Moderate Party and Sweden Democrats have previously demanded such a ban – and for SD, that line remains
Sweden Democrats Propose Repeal of Gender Affiliation Law
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Sweden Democrats Propose Repeal of Gender Affiliation Law

The Sweden Democrats want to work to repeal the law on gender affiliation, stop investments in gender in preschools and investigate the issue of providing compensation to those who have been mis-treated for gender dysphoria during the next term of office, representatives of the party write in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet.
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate
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Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

The Social Democrat and former Minister for Social Affairs Annika Strandhäll has decided to leave politics. Strandhäll has over the years been one of the party's most combative politicians, and her statements in social media have often led to heated debates and criticism
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025
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Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches.
Ebba Busch Calls for New Male Ideal in Almedalen Speech
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Ebba Busch Calls for New Male Ideal in Almedalen Speech

The Christian Democrats sound the alarm for battle over healthcare, also against government colleagues. In Almedalen week's final speech, the party leader Ebba Busch also brings up that a new male ideal is needed
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