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The Liberals want Sweden to be open to borrowing money for the EU's defense
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The Liberals want Sweden to be open to borrowing money for the EU's defense

The Liberals want Sweden to remain open to borrowing money for the EU's defense in the same way it has been for supporting Ukraine.
Landerholm affair reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee again
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Landerholm affair reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee again

The Social Democrats have filed a new KU complaint against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) over the Landerholm affair, according to Dagens Nyheter.
Parties called to Foreign Affairs Committee meeting over US threat of increased tariffs against EU countries including Sweden
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Parties called to Foreign Affairs Committee meeting over US threat of increased tariffs against EU countries including Sweden

The Prime Minister is calling the parties in the Riksdag to a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee this week, TT has learned.
More people followed the party leadership debate in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening
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More people followed the party leadership debate in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening

For the first time, a party leadership debate was held in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening so that more voters would have the opportunity to follow it.
Kristersson in the debate: It's getting brighter in Sweden
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Kristersson in the debate: It's getting brighter in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that much is on the right track when it comes to issues ranging from gang crime to the economy. But the opposition points to widening gaps and a darker reality
Åkesson: If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign
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Åkesson: If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign

If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign. This is what party leader Jimmie Åkesson says
Riksbank examiner: Some weaknesses in monetary policy, calls for exchange rate investigation
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Riksbank examiner: Some weaknesses in monetary policy, calls for exchange rate investigation

External reviewers Professor Morten Ravn and senior researcher Carolyn Wilkins want to see an investigation into the Swedish exchange rate mechanism. They also believe that there have been “certain weaknesses” in the Swedish Central Bank’s monetary policy
Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act
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Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act

The Moderates want to review the new Gender Identity Act, which makes it easier to change legal gender. The announcement comes after high-profile cases in which biological men have changed their legal gender to women
Defense Committee summoned to consult on continued rearmament
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Defense Committee summoned to consult on continued rearmament

Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) says the government is inviting the parties to join a new defense committee to consult on continued rearmament.
The government wants a new film policy before the election
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The government wants a new film policy before the election

The government wants to push through a new film policy before the elections in September, Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M) tells Sveriges Radio's "Kulturnytt".
Small parties seek revenge in this year's elections
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Small parties seek revenge in this year's elections

In the last election, no party outside the Riksdag came close to entering it. But now small parties like Nyans and Medborgerlig Samling are recharging for another election campaign
She leaves the SD in the Riksdag – joins Christian Democrats
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She leaves the SD in the Riksdag – joins Christian Democrats

Sweden Democrats MP Sara-Lena Bjälkö is leaving the party and becoming a Christian Democrat, SD tells TT. The SD group leader "respects" Bjälkö's decision but urges her to leave the Riksdag
Vattenfall seeks government support for new nuclear reactors
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Vattenfall seeks government support for new nuclear reactors

Vattenfall has, through the project company Videberg Kraft AB, submitted an application to the government for state support to build new nuclear power.
Brawl in Tidö after murderer transferred to women's institution
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Brawl in Tidö after murderer transferred to women's institution

A father sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his two children is being transferred to a women's institution after changing his legal gender. The case is causing a row in the Tidö parties, with harsh online exchanges between KD leader Ebba Busch and M politician Hanif Bali, among others
Many new laws will affect your finances next year in Sweden
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Many new laws will affect your finances next year in Sweden

Reduced VAT on dancing, a new earned income tax credit, and no prison sentences for a month. Here are some new laws and regulations that are important to keep an eye on for 2026
A: The government breaks its promise on defense talks in Sweden
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A: The government breaks its promise on defense talks in Sweden

When the eight parties in parliament agreed on 300 billion for a defense upgrade last summer, the government promised to resume talks on the future of defense in the fall. Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) has not lived up to that promise
The Riksdag will debate the euro
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The Riksdag will debate the euro

The Riksdag will hold a special debate on the euro at the request of the Liberals, the party writes in a press release.
Relief in the amortization requirement may be introduced in our
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Relief in the amortization requirement may be introduced in our

The government is moving forward with easing amortization requirements and a raised mortgage ceiling. The aim is, among other things, to help young people enter the housing market
Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape
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Bill: It will be a criminal offense to escape

The government and the SD propose that escaping from prisons and youth homes should be punishable by up to two years in prison.
The Riksdag: Prioritize the fight against sexual crimes against children
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The Riksdag: Prioritize the fight against sexual crimes against children

The Riksdag requests that the government – quickly – put pressure on the police to prioritize and invest more in combating sexual abuse of children online.
SD: Gang criminals should be imprisoned or deported
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SD: Gang criminals should be imprisoned or deported

The Sweden Democrats want anyone convicted of participating in criminal networks to be sentenced to life imprisonment. In addition, anyone with foreign citizenship should be deported
No review of the Landerholm affair before the election
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No review of the Landerholm affair before the election

The Tidö parties continue to block the Riksdag's investigation of the Landerholm affair, which is clear today. This also continues the cover-up, according to the Social Democrats
Richard Herrey leaves the Moderate Party in protest
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Richard Herrey leaves the Moderate Party in protest

Former Eurovision winner and MP Richard Herrey is leaving the Moderate Party, which was announced earlier this week. Now he explains why in an interview with Aftonbladet
S wants to enter into a ten-year pact with M against the gangs
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S wants to enter into a ten-year pact with M against the gangs

S leader Magdalena Andersson wants to enter into a ten-year pact with the Moderates against gang crime. Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) counters by inviting all eight parties to "talks about necessary reforms
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