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Social Democrats Aim to Eliminate Vulnerable Areas in Sweden
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Social Democrats Aim to Eliminate Vulnerable Areas in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party's goal is that Sweden should not have any disadvantaged areas. This should be achieved through limited immigration and revitalization of the areas, as well as an active language policy
Social Democrats Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 14 in Sweden
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Social Democrats Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 14 in Sweden

The Social Democrats say yes to temporarily lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years. We have a horrible development in Sweden that must be met with new tools, says Teresa Carvalho, legal policy spokesperson for The Social Democrats
Sweden Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups
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Sweden Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups

The Tidö parties want to cut off foreign financing to extremist mosques and religious communities. We must do more to push back these forces, says Integration Minister Mats Persson (The Liberals)
Bilan Osman Explores Youth Racism in New Novel on Swedish School Shooting
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Bilan Osman Explores Youth Racism in New Novel on Swedish School Shooting

She has followed right-wing extremist environments as a journalist. Now Bilan Osman is debuting with a novel about a racist school shooting
Sweden House Model Proposed for Easier Building Without Permits
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Sweden House Model Proposed for Easier Building Without Permits

A so-called "Sweden House" is to be investigated by the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. The villa in "traditional Swedish style" is to be able to be built without a building permit throughout the country
Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden
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Opposition Warns of Major Public Service Cuts in Sweden

Public service will not be able to fulfill its mission with the financing proposed by the Tidö parties. This is what the opposition parties mean, warning of major cutbacks
Sweden Tightens Requirements for SVT and SR Public Service
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Sweden Tightens Requirements for SVT and SR Public Service

The Tidö parties are moving forward with a new model for how public service is to be financed - despite SVT and SR having warned of extensive cutbacks. Moreover, the public service companies are to be scrutinized more closely
Proposed Tougher Penalties for Forced and Child Marriages in Sweden
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Proposed Tougher Penalties for Forced and Child Marriages in Sweden

The law is proposed to be tightened for forced marriages and child marriages. It is important that the penalties for these crimes reflect the seriousness of the crime, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs
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New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

The Riksdag has passed the law on how new nuclear power will be financed. But nothing is said about how high the price tag will be
Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate
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Future of Public Service in Sweden Faces Uncertainty and Debate

Reduced and more controlled – or a public service that stands strong in times of preparedness? The split concerning the future of SVT, SR, and UR has been great, believes media professor Fredrik Stiernstedt. It reveals a politicization of the issue which is not entirely successful
Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power
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Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power

Today, the Riksdag is expected to pass what could become one of Sweden's most expensive investments in modern times – the financing of new nuclear power. Here are all the uncertainties and challenges that await
Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage
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Albania Election: EU Membership and Corruption Take Center Stage

With a promise of EU membership within five years, Prime Minister Edi Rama is aiming for a fourth term in Albania. In Sunday's parliamentary vote, he is being challenged by arch-rival Sali Berisha, accused of corruption and recently released from house arrest
Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister
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Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson celebrates 20 years in his position without having any thoughts of quitting. Instead, he is planning for how SD will become Sweden's largest party
Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat
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Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat

The SD top Richard Jomshof hopes that the V member Daniel Riazat will "leave Sweden and go back home". The Left Party group leader demands that the government takes action, writes Svenska Dagbladet
EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition
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EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin
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EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately.
Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings
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Government Proposes Longer Prison Terms Despite Advisory Warnings

The Government proposes that conditional release should take place at the earliest after three-quarters of the sentence have been served. The purpose of the proposal is to sharpen society's view on serious crime, says Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Debate Over Food Price Meeting: Critics Call It Ineffective
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Debate Over Food Price Meeting: Critics Call It Ineffective

The increase in food prices is coming to a halt, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). The opposition is downplaying the government's meeting with the food giants in March as "a coffee break"
Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt
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Moderate Party Criticizes AP Funds' Investment in Northvolt

The AP funds have probably not broken the law, but The Moderate Party thinks they sense that they tried to get around the system when they invested billions in now bankrupt Northvolt. This setup appears quite creative, says Edward Riedl (M)
Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race
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Trump Supporter George Simion Advances in Romanian Presidential Race

The Trump supporter George Simion takes on liberal Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan to become president of Romania. The result forces the country's prime minister to resign
Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift
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Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift

The Moderate Party and the Christian Democrats hope that the Centre Party will change sides in politics with a new party leader. I hope so, but it is up to Anna-Karin Hatt to show whether she will continue to be a red-green party leader or if she intends to be able to become a blue-green party leader, says the Christian Democrats' Ebba Busch
New Centre Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Stands Firm Against SD Collaboration
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New Centre Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Stands Firm Against SD Collaboration

Anna-Karin Hatt has been elected as the new chairperson for the Centre Party at the extraordinary meeting in Stockholm. She points out the climate and the Sweden Democrats as red lines
Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods
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Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want to lower the VAT on basic goods, which party leader Jimmie Åkesson calls a "Sweden Democratic food basket". He also wants to see a national coordinator for repatriation in the near future
Former Politicians Urge Merger of Swedish Liberals and Centre Party
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Former Politicians Urge Merger of Swedish Liberals and Centre Party

The old centre block in Swedish politics is in crisis, according to several former top politicians. In a debate article, among others Maria Leissner and Bengt Westerberg propose that The Liberals and The Centre Party should merge into a new social liberal party
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