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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
Islamic Association Urges Sweden Democrats to Apologize to Muslims
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Islamic Association Urges Sweden Democrats to Apologize to Muslims

Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen
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Far-Right Pushes for No Confidence Vote Against von der Leyen

Romanian far-right member Gheorghe Piperea hopes to get the European Parliament to dismiss the European Commission and its President Ursula von der Leyen.
Key Takeaways from Sweden Democrats' White Paper on Party History
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Key Takeaways from Sweden Democrats' White Paper on Party History

The Nazi network White Aryan Resistance participated as unofficial guards during SD demonstrations in the 1990s. This – and several other points – emerge in SD's white paper on the party's dark history
Sweden Democrats Face Collective Guilt Over Party's National Socialist Roots
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Sweden Democrats Face Collective Guilt Over Party's National Socialist Roots

Christer Mattsson, head of the Segerstedt Institute, has read the Sweden Democrats' noted white paper. He describes it as detailed and thorough – but without analysis
Mattias Karlsson Reflects on Sweden Democrats' Controversial History
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Mattias Karlsson Reflects on Sweden Democrats' Controversial History

SD top Mattias Karlsson says that he did not really know what party he joined in the 1990s. When the party's white paper is now presented, he wants to apologize
Sweden Democrats' White Paper Unveils Nazi and Neo-Fascist Roots
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Sweden Democrats' White Paper Unveils Nazi and Neo-Fascist Roots

The Sweden Democrats' founder had a background in national socialist and neo-fascist movements, the party's white paper states. When Jimmie Åkesson joined in the mid-90s, the SD is described as a party with dual faces and a heavy heritage
Sweden Democrats and Moderate Party Clash Over Historical Controversies
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Sweden Democrats and Moderate Party Clash Over Historical Controversies

The Sweden Democrats have a murky past, writes Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) on X. ”It would be fitting with a bit of humility”, responds SD leader Jimmie Åkesson
Sweden Democrats Release White Paper Highlighting Party's Radicalization
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Sweden Democrats Release White Paper Highlighting Party's Radicalization

The Sweden Democrats are releasing tomorrow their white paper on the party's history. It shows a party with antisemitic and racist outbursts
Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline
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Criticism Arises Over Swedish Citizenship Test Timeline

The Government's timetable for developing a citizenship test is being criticized by test developers at Stockholm University, reports Universitetsläraren.
Anna-Karin Hatt Urges New Government to Prioritize Climate Action
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Anna-Karin Hatt Urges New Government to Prioritize Climate Action

The Centre Party's Anna-Karin Hatt demands that the next government strengthens Sweden's climate work. In her Almedalen speech, she promises to bring down any government that lowers the climate ambitions
Åkesson Apologizes for Sweden Democrats' Historical Antisemitism in Almedalen Speech
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Åkesson Apologizes for Sweden Democrats' Historical Antisemitism in Almedalen Speech

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson asks for forgiveness in his speech in Almedalen for the party's history. I regret deepest that my party could be perceived as intimidating for Swedish Jews, he says on the occasion of a new white paper
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