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She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question
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She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is proposed as the new party leader for the Center Party. She is clear that she wants to change the government and rules out cooperation with the SD
Thand Ringqvist is proposed to be the new C-leader
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Thand Ringqvist is proposed to be the new C-leader

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is proposed as the new party leader for the Centre Party. She is being put forward by the election committee with just one week left until the C:s party convention
Cuf wants to see Thand Ringqvist as party leader
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Cuf wants to see Thand Ringqvist as party leader

The Center Party's youth union wants Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as the new party leader, reports SVT.
The government expands the Law Council – wants to increase the pace of reform
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The government expands the Law Council – wants to increase the pace of reform

The government wants to avoid bottlenecks in the system when several bills are to be considered during the spring. Therefore, it is proposed that the Legislative Council be expanded with a completely new department
This is how high the new salary of members of parliament will be
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This is how high the new salary of members of parliament will be

The members of the Swedish Parliament will receive a salary increase of SEK 2,900. The new monthly salary for elected officials will now be SEK 81,400
Social Democrats Propose Ban on Limited Companies Owning Schools
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Social Democrats Propose Ban on Limited Companies Owning Schools

The Social Democrats want to launch an initiative in the parliament that in the long run will mean a ban on profits in the school sector and a ban on limited companies owning schools. The proposal is a way for the Social Democrats to see if The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson is serious about the statements regarding a ban
Parliament Members Advocate for Women's Representation in Defense Room Decor
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Parliament Members Advocate for Women's Representation in Defense Room Decor

An angel reveals itself to the shepherds on the wall in the defence committee's meeting room, next to old sabres, company signs and a large textile weave with corvettes. But now the members want to see something in the hall that also reflects women's role in the Defence Forces
Simona Mohamsson: Liberals Ready for New Election Over Sweden Democrats
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Simona Mohamsson: Liberals Ready for New Election Over Sweden Democrats

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson emphasizes that the party does not intend to make way for Ulf Kristersson as Prime Minister if the Sweden Democrats are allowed to enter the government after the next election. The Liberals also want a profit ban in school, but Mohamsson does not want to cooperate with the red-greens on the issue
Moderate Party Proposes Euro Currency Investigation in Sweden
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Moderate Party Proposes Euro Currency Investigation in Sweden

The Moderate Party wants to investigate whether the euro should be introduced as a currency in Sweden. The meeting voted it through on Friday
EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council
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EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen has lunch with King Carl Gustaf and participates in the Nordic Council in Stockholm next week.
Riksdag Website Restored After Hours-Long Outage
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Riksdag Website Restored After Hours-Long Outage

The Riksdag's website riksdagen. se is working again after a several hours long interruption on Thursday evening
Jan Jönsson Faces Ongoing Threats Amid Drag Queen Debate
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Jan Jönsson Faces Ongoing Threats Amid Drag Queen Debate

He has been exposed to extensive threats and hate online for a long time. Now the fourth verdict has been passed after gross comments about Liberal politician Jan Jönsson
Riksdag Approves New Public Service Law and Funding Model
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Riksdag Approves New Public Service Law and Funding Model

The Riksdag has voted through the government's proposal on rules for the public service mission. The financing of the activities will be collected in a new law
Constitutional Committee Split on Resuming Landerholm Investigation
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Constitutional Committee Split on Resuming Landerholm Investigation

The coalition parties oppose the Constitutional Committee's review of the Landerholm affair being resumed. This is to protect Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), according to the Social Democrats
Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Riksdag says no to the Sweden Democrats' request for a referendum on a constitutional amendment.
Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas
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Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas

The Social Democrats want to see a law with a general ban on Russian real estate purchases and investments in Sweden. And the government should in the EU work for a ban on visas for Russian tourists
Opposition Leads in Polls as Swedish Election Approaches
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Opposition Leads in Polls as Swedish Election Approaches

With less than a year left until the election, the opposition has a clear lead in public opinion. But previous governments have recovered from worse disadvantages than that
Green Party Aims to Influence Social Democrats on Migration Policy
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Green Party Aims to Influence Social Democrats on Migration Policy

The Green party intends to drive for a more liberal immigration policy if the red-greens win the election. And the party believes that they can get The Social Democrats to join them
Alice Teodorescu Måwe Poised for Christian Democrats Leadership Role
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Alice Teodorescu Måwe Poised for Christian Democrats Leadership Role

Alice Teodorescu Måwe, who sits in the EU Parliament for the Christian Democrats, may be on her way into the party top.
Lind Criticizes Kristersson for Weak Leadership at Green Party Congress
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Lind Criticizes Kristersson for Weak Leadership at Green Party Congress

Green party is the guarantor for a fair climate policy in a possible red-green government – that says the party's spokesperson Amanda Lind in her congress speech. She also attacks Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist Under Pressure as Center Party Leader Candidate
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Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist Under Pressure as Center Party Leader Candidate

Two top names in the speculations surrounding the Center Party's next party leader are not interested. This increases the pressure on Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
Parliamentary Debate Rescheduled for Evening Broadcast
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Parliamentary Debate Rescheduled for Evening Broadcast

The Riksdag's party leader debate in the middle of January will be held in the evening, unlike the morning which is the usual time for the debates.
Center Party Faces Challenge in Finding New Leader After Hatt Resignation
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Center Party Faces Challenge in Finding New Leader After Hatt Resignation

Anna-Karin Hatt's resignation after just six months as party leader came as a bombshell. Now there is a rush to find a new party leader
Social Democrats Urge Review of PM's Role in Landerholm Affair
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Social Democrats Urge Review of PM's Role in Landerholm Affair

The Social Democratic Party wants the Constitutional Committee to resume the examination of how the Prime Minister has acted regarding the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm. And it should happen before the election, says committee chair Jennie Nilsson (S)
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