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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
Researchers: It creates excess profits in electricity companies
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Researchers: It creates excess profits in electricity companies

The Swedish electricity grid companies are making substantial profits, TT's review of the companies' accounts shows. The regulation automatically gives a right to overcompensation, says Erik Lundin, researcher and expert on electricity grid regulation
Want to be able to take the citizenship of gang leaders
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Want to be able to take the citizenship of gang leaders

The government is now taking the next step to revoke the citizenship of gang criminals. It is proposed that anyone convicted of a crime that seriously harms Sweden's "vital interests" could lose their Swedish citizenship
Finnish Prime Minister: The Sami people should be apologized to
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Finnish Prime Minister: The Sami people should be apologized to

The Finnish state will apologize to the Sami people, according to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. The announcement comes after he received the final report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, reports Hufvudstadsbladet
SD politician resigns after Nazi revelations
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SD politician resigns after Nazi revelations

Sweden Democrats MP Göran Hargestam is resigning from his parliamentary duties, he announced via the party's press department. This after Expressen revealed that he owns, among other things, idol pictures of Adolf Hitler
Busch: Svenska Kraftnät did not meet the task
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Busch: Svenska Kraftnät did not meet the task

Svenska Kraftnät's Director General Per Eckemark was forced to leave without the employees being given an explanation. Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) delivered the message herself
Busch: Increased electricity network fees should be reviewed
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Busch: Increased electricity network fees should be reviewed

The electricity network companies are charging too high prices, says Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Ebba Busch (KD): I am not satisfied with the answers I have received from them today. Therefore, the Energy Market Inspectorate (EI) is being given a new assignment to review the fees
Stricter requirements for conditional release hammered
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Stricter requirements for conditional release hammered

The rules for conditional release will be tightened from the turn of the year, the Riksdag has decided.
Elderly people receive strengthened high-cost protection for dental care
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Elderly people receive strengthened high-cost protection for dental care

The Riksdag has hammered out strengthened high-cost protection for dental care for people aged 67 and older. Today is a big day, says SD's group leader Linda Lindberg
Despite shareholding – invited companies to the Riksdag
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Despite shareholding – invited companies to the Riksdag

Founded euthanasia clinic – ended his life
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Founded euthanasia clinic – ended his life

The founder of the euthanasia clinic and organization Dignitas, Ludwig Minelli, has received active euthanasia at the age of 92, the organization announces.
Parliament guards may be allowed to search visitors
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Parliament guards may be allowed to search visitors

It is proposed that the Riksdag's security guards be given the right to body search visitors, reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Former SD top to KD
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Former SD top to KD

Former SD leader Paula Bieler Eriksson is joining the Christian Democrats.
The authority rejects the electricity fee shock
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The authority rejects the electricity fee shock

Vattenfall and other electricity network companies' shock fee increases must not be justified by the large investments in the networks they are planning. Historically, the monopoly companies have charged higher fees than they have needed to
Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike
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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike

Vattenfall management and Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) are being summoned to the Riksdag's Economic Affairs Committee after the announcement of sharply increased electricity network fees. There is a limit somewhere, says the Left Party's Birger Lahti
Battle to be the leading wallet party
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Battle to be the leading wallet party

The parties are gearing up to make the economy one of the big election issues. S and M are fighting over who is best at strengthening household wallets
Lars Adaktusson makes a comeback in KD
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Lars Adaktusson makes a comeback in KD

The Christian Democrats' former EU parliamentarian Lars Adaktusson is planning a comeback in politics, reports P4 Jönköping. Adaktusson has now reversed his decision to collaborate with the Sweden Democrats, he tells the radio
Summit in the Riksdag on Russia's invasion
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Summit in the Riksdag on Russia's invasion

Speakers from almost all of Europe, including Argentina, are currently participating in a summit in the Swedish parliament. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also participating via link
It's the Liberals' chance in the election: "Not done"
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It's the Liberals' chance in the election: "Not done"

The Liberals may be hoping in vain for increased voter support after the decision on the government issue. The decision is too complicated to avoid the issue, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö
Postnord backs down: Okay with weapons in packages
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Postnord backs down: Okay with weapons in packages

From the turn of the year, it will no longer be possible for private individuals to send weapons or weapon parts with Postnord. Now the company is backing down after criticism and pressure, reports Svensk Jakt
Åkesson: L must back down on the government issue
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Åkesson: L must back down on the government issue

SD will not accept being excluded by L from a possible new Tidö government. The L leader states that it will be up to Ulf Kristersson to resolve the conflict if a government is to be formed after the election
Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas
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Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas

SD presents Peter Eriksson, recently recruited from the Swedish Hunters' Association, as its new rural policy spokesperson. Peter is a person who is truly rooted in the countryside, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson
L says no to allowing SD into government
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L says no to allowing SD into government

The Liberal Party's national meeting says no to allowing the SD into a new Tidö government after the next election. Party secretary Fredrik Brange does not rule out that it could lead to a special election in a difficult situation after the election
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