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Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"

The price differences for electricity between southern Sweden and Norrland are often enormous – with significantly lower prices in the north. Yet, large parts of Norrland have a discount on electricity tax.
Double electricity discount in the north: "Almost mocking"

The Intolerance of the Swedish People Should be Mapped

The Government wants to investigate Swedes' attitudes towards intolerance, both in the entire population and in schools. We need to get it in black and white how big the problem is with racism, anti-Semitism and hate and threats in schools connected specifically to ethnicity, says Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg (The Liberals).
The Intolerance of the Swedish People Should be Mapped

Municipal Harbor Rents Out to Tesla – Union Anger

Trelleborg's harbor has in November expanded its rental agreement with electric car giant Tesla, despite the harbor blockade. It provokes the union's anger.
Municipal Harbor Rents Out to Tesla – Union Anger

It will be difficult to run a lottery with gaming tax

The Government will not ban party lotteries – instead, they will be taxed. Something that will hit hard against the Social Democrats' lottery business, according to the party secretary Tobias Baudin.
It will be difficult to run a lottery with gaming tax

No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries

The government chooses not to ban party lotteries, despite criticism against them. Instead, they will be subject to gaming tax, says Financial Markets Minister Niklas Wykman (M).
No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries

Unauthorised SD Politician in the Parliament Chamber

During a vaccine debate in the parliament, the vaccine critic Unni Björnerfors (SD) turned up at the member's seat – despite lacking authorization, reports Expressen. .
Unauthorised SD Politician in the Parliament Chamber

The Minister: 2015 "must absolutely not happen again"

Sweden sees no signs of a new refugee wave to Sweden after the collapse of the Assad regime. But we know that it can change quickly and we have a readiness to act if needed, says Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).
The Minister: 2015 "must absolutely not happen again"

Sweden pauses all asylum cases for Syrians

The Migration Agency is pausing all cases for Syrians who are currently seeking asylum in Sweden. Syrians who are to be deported will not be sent back either.
Sweden pauses all asylum cases for Syrians

Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent

The EU election was an exercise in having the Sweden Democrats and not the Moderate Party as the main opponent on certain issues, writes the Social Democrats' election analysis group in a debate article in Altinget. .
Social Democratic Analysis of the EU Election: SD a Main Opponent

The Jewish Central Council: Still No to the Left Party

The Jewish Central Council is sticking to its position that the Left Party is not welcome at memorial ceremonies. It's about problems that need to be handled more than just excluding two-three individuals, says Chairman Aron Verständig.
The Jewish Central Council: Still No to the Left Party

No Strict Language Requirement in Elderly Care

A requirement for language training should be introduced in elderly care, according to a new proposal. But it will not be an absolute language requirement for all employees.
No Strict Language Requirement in Elderly Care

Political Wildcards on the Rise – The Sweden Democrats Account for Half

There are 162 political wild cards in the municipal councils. The Sweden Democrats account for half of them, shows an examination by Dagens Samhälle.
Political Wildcards on the Rise – The Sweden Democrats Account for Half

The Moderate Party says no to allowing landmines

The Moderate Party says no to the idea of reintroducing landmines and cluster munitions in the Swedish defense. "There is currently no process in The Moderate Party to reconsider the view on troop-mines and cluster munitions.
The Moderate Party says no to allowing landmines

The Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats Open to Banned Weapons

The Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats are open to reintroducing landmines, also known as personal and anti-personnel mines, into the Swedish defense. This despite Sweden, along with 163 other countries, banning the weapon type, according to the so-called Ottawa treaty.
The Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats Open to Banned Weapons

"Akesson: 'Time for Delivery'"

Jimmie Åkesson is pleased with what the Tidö parties have achieved so far. But when it comes to the future of the cooperation, he is unwavering.
"Akesson: 'Time for Delivery'"

The Party Leaders: Stricter Requirements for Citizenship

The requirements for becoming a Swedish citizen should be tightened, write the leaders of the government parties and the Sweden Democrats in a debate article in [Dagens Nyheter](https://www. dn.
The Party Leaders: Stricter Requirements for Citizenship

So much lower will the ISK tax be next year

The tax on ISK is lowered next year. For someone with a savings capital of, for example, 200,000 kronor, it's about 1,700 lower tax.
So much lower will the ISK tax be next year

The Moderate Party increases – The Left Party declines

The Left Party is backing down while The Moderate Party is moving forward according to an opinion poll conducted by Indikator opinion on behalf of SR Ekot. .
The Moderate Party increases – The Left Party declines

Heavy No to Stricter Sentences for Young People

The government wants young people between 15 and 17 years old to be able to be sentenced to harsher penalties. But many are critical of the proposal that has been put forward, and prosecutors want the government to consider a completely different solution.
Heavy No to Stricter Sentences for Young People

Strong or Right-Wing? This is What the Swedes Say in the EU

Important or sad? This is what some of the Swedish MEPs think about the new EU Commission. .
Strong or Right-Wing? This is What the Swedes Say in the EU

He becomes new SD member of parliament after Lars Wistedt

Kent Kumpula from Uppsala county takes over the parliamentary seat after the recently deceased member Lars Wistedt (SD), reports Altinget. .
He becomes new SD member of parliament after Lars Wistedt

"Cattle trading" creates mistrust in the European Parliament

A middle coalition is to guarantee support for an EU-friendly policy in the EU parliament. But the majority is thin and the distrust between the parties is clear.
"Cattle trading" creates mistrust in the European Parliament

SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

The Sweden Democrats are not satisfied with, for example, schools and healthcare being exempt from the notification requirement in what is sometimes called the "informant law". We would naturally have liked to see a full information requirement, says Ludvig Aspling (SD) to TT.
SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

The Government's investigator proposes several exemptions from the obligation to report individuals residing in Sweden without a permit. The coalition parties agree that schools, healthcare, social services, and libraries should be exempt from the proposed information obligation, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party).
Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement
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