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Government Seeks Approval for Saab's Jet Sales to Denmark and Peru
Saab has two giant deals in progress. In the spring budget bill, the government is asking the parliament for authorization to approve the sale of reconnaissance and fighter jets to Denmark and Peru, reports Dagens Industri.
Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn
The Government aims to have negotiated with the opposition by autumn on how to borrow and allocate 300 billion kronor for the upgrading of the defence. It may also result in a new NATO goal for civil defence.
Swedish MP Steps Back After Police Report Over Anti-Semitic Post
The Left Party's Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is taking a break from her assignments after the Jewish Central Council reported her for incitement against an ethnic group. .
Sweden's Finance Minister Criticizes US Tariff Policy as Risky Move
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) slams the Trump administration's tariff policy and warns of the effects of the trade war that is now at risk of taking off. They are playing a high-stakes game, she says.
Social Democrats Propose Needs-Based Establishment for Welfare Sector
The Social Democrats want to abolish the free establishment right in the entire welfare sector. .
Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions
Sweden is lagging behind other countries when it comes to conflicts of interest and should tighten the rules for ministers' stock purchases, according to the organization Transparency International Sweden. .
Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm to Close Following Riksdag Decision
Now it's decided – Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm must close down, reports several media outlets. .
Sweden Faces Pension Debate as Calls for Fee Hike Intensify
The general pension is expected to decrease as part of the total pension even if the fees to the pension system are increased, according to an analysis that the Riksdag's pension group has commissioned. Most important for the pension size is to work longer.
Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility
Falling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves.
Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal
The opposition, not entirely unexpectedly, gives the government a failing grade for the nuclear power proposal. Even the S, which does not have any principled opposition to new reactors, thinks that one is being offered a pig in a poke – that is, without knowing what one gets.
Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan
The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).
Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden
The Social Democrats want to tighten control over HVB homes, to prevent gang criminals from recruiting young people there. .
Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy
The Sweden Democrats (SD) want the government to appoint an accident commission about Northvolt. .
Kristersson Calls Turkey's Arrest of Erdogan Rival Very Alarming
Very alarming. That's what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says about the arrest in Turkey of President Erdogan's main challenger, Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Princess Madeleine Ventures into Skincare with New Brand Minlen
Princess Madeleine is starting the company Minlen in collaboration with the Swiss beauty company Weleda. The products will be launched at the end of the summer.
Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation
The Sweden Democrats' EU parliamentarians have submitted a proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. However, these ideas are rejected by the party centrally.
So, public servants' protection will be strengthened
Public officials should be exempt from disclosing their names in connection with certain sensitive decisions. The purpose is to reduce the risk of threats and harassment.
Hultsfred introduces ban on laughing gas
As of April 1, it will be prohibited to use laughing gas as an intoxicant in public places in Hultsfred, reports Vimmerby Tidning. .
Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"
The complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) increased significantly last year. The largest increase is in the criminal justice and migration areas.
Zelensky visits Finland
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and his wife Olena Zelenska are making an official visit to Finland on Wednesday, announces Finland's Presidential Office. .
That's why the Constitutional Committee is pausing its investigation of the Prime Minister
The Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) has paused its review of the Prime Minister's actions in the Landerholm affair. The reason is the ongoing legal process.
Despite Criticism – Medication Will Be This Much More Expensive
This summer, it will become significantly more expensive for individuals who regularly take medication. The patient's co-payment for medicines is proposed to be increased - from 2,900 kronor per person and year to 3,800 kronor.
Criticized recruitment was kept secret: Would have been chaos
The recruitment of L-leader Anna Starbrink to MSB was made deliberately in secret – to prevent transparency according to the principle of public access to information, reports Aftonbladet. It's a administrative culture in decay, says freedom of expression expert Nils Funcke to the newspaper.
Kristersson: Not Covering Up Anything
The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson thinks it was right to appoint Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. With the information we had then, it was absolutely right, he says.
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