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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
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.
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