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Parliament's Safety Net Becomes Permanent After Tomato Attack
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Parliament's Safety Net Becomes Permanent After Tomato Attack

The safety net that was put up for trial in the parliament after the tomato attack on Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) will remain, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.
Kristersson Warns Drone Threats Could Impact Sweden
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Kristersson Warns Drone Threats Could Impact Sweden

Incidents with drones and fighter jets that have occurred in Poland, Estonia and Denmark could just as well have happened in Sweden – and may come to happen in Sweden, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). Denmark is reported to have been uneasy about having to cancel this week's EU summits after the drone threats
Sweden Plans to Send Hundreds of Prisoners to Estonia
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Sweden Plans to Send Hundreds of Prisoners to Estonia

Here – among cats, war criminals and an Estonian penal system moving away from traditional prison sentences – several hundred prisoners from Sweden will serve their sentences. If the government gets its way
Liberals Propose National Library for Banned Books at Royal Library
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Liberals Propose National Library for Banned Books at Royal Library

The Liberals want to introduce a national library for banned literature. The proposal is welcomed by Dawit Isaak's family – who however continue to demand more from the government
Social Democrats Support Plan for Prisoners to Serve in Estonia
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Social Democrats Support Plan for Prisoners to Serve in Estonia

The Social Democratic Party says yes to convicted criminals being able to serve prison sentences in Estonia. This means there is a qualified majority in the parliament for the proposal
Riksdag and Museum to Share Space with Mobile Exhibits Solution
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Riksdag and Museum to Share Space with Mobile Exhibits Solution

Mobile exhibits and installations will be the solution when the museum activities on Helgeandsholmen have to share the space with the Parliament's visitor center. At the same time, the subject area in what was previously the Medieval Museum will be expanded to include the entire period from the 11th century to the present day, according to a new investigation
Social Democrats Restructure Leadership; Ygeman Takes New Role
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Social Democrats Restructure Leadership; Ygeman Takes New Role

The Social Democrats are rearranging the top layer ahead of the election 2026. The old veteran Anders Ygeman is losing his heavy role as responsible for integration issues
Centre Party Considers Supporting Plan to Rent Prison Spaces Abroad
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Centre Party Considers Supporting Plan to Rent Prison Spaces Abroad

The Centre Party had previously said no to the Tidö parties' plans to rent prison places in Estonia – but now the party is opening up to voting yes, reports SVT News.
Government Reverses on Assistance Indexing Plan
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Government Reverses on Assistance Indexing Plan

The Government decided that the standard amount in the assistance allowance should be indexed, that is, follow the cost development. But when the last ordinary budget for the term of office was presented, there was no indexing included
Svantesson's 2026 Budget: Billions to Boost Swedish Households
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Svantesson's 2026 Budget: Billions to Boost Swedish Households

The Government hopes that the state budget for 2026 will be noticed in people's wallets and get the economy going. Of nearly 80 billion in investments, over half goes to households
Government Offers 220 Billion Kronor Loans for New Nuclear Power
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Government Offers 220 Billion Kronor Loans for New Nuclear Power

220 billion kronor. That's how much the government is willing to lend to companies that want to build new nuclear power in a first step
Mattias Karlsson of The Moderate Party Reported to Police for Incitement
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Mattias Karlsson of The Moderate Party Reported to Police for Incitement

The activist group Jewish Anti-Zionist Alliance states that a police report has been filed against The Moderate Party's group leader in the parliament Mattias Karlsson for incitement against an ethnic group.
Sweden Opens State Support for Offshore Wind Power Despite SD Opposition
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Sweden Opens State Support for Offshore Wind Power Despite SD Opposition

The Government opens up for state support to offshore wind power, after pressure from the opposition. But SD is against
Parliament Approves Secret Coercive Measures for Children Under 15
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Parliament Approves Secret Coercive Measures for Children Under 15

The Parliament says yes to the government's proposal to be allowed to use secret coercive measures, such as wiretapping, against children under 15 years.
Police Confident in Reversing Gang Violence Trend
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Police Confident in Reversing Gang Violence Trend

The police assess that the level of conflict among the gangs is still high. But we have with our working methods pushed it down, says national police chief Petra Lundh
Opposition Parties Blocked from Summoning Migration Minister to Committee
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Opposition Parties Blocked from Summoning Migration Minister to Committee

V, S and The Green party wanted to ask questions about the revelation that Minister for Migration Johan Forssell's son has been active in a right-wing extremist environment. But The Moderate Party and The Liberals say no to inviting Forssell to the committee, reports Expressen
Decent Jeans Now Permitted in Parliament Dress Code Update
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Decent Jeans Now Permitted in Parliament Dress Code Update

Politicians are allowed to wear "decent jeans" in the chamber. This is clear after the parliament clarified its dress code, reports Göteborgs-Posten
Sweden's Agenda 2030 Efforts Face Criticism for Lack of Direction
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Sweden's Agenda 2030 Efforts Face Criticism for Lack of Direction

Unclear governance and inadequate follow-up. Agenda 2030 are the goals that will make the world a better place – abolish poverty, curb climate change and reduce injustices
Government Considers Law Changes After Demonstration Incidents
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Government Considers Law Changes After Demonstration Incidents

The issue of ministers' and members of parliament's security has become highly topical after the recent incidents surrounding demonstrations at the parliament. The government now wants to review different laws, among other things, to give the police increased powers to change the time and place of demonstrations
Police Launch National Security Measures for 2026 Election
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Police Launch National Security Measures for 2026 Election

The Police Authority has initiated a national special event to handle the security surrounding the parliamentary election 2026.
Kristersson Invites Center Party to Join Growth Pact
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Kristersson Invites Center Party to Join Growth Pact

With a year left until the election, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is giving speeches to boost party friends. But he is also extending a hand to C leader Anna-Karin Hatt
Sweden Allocates 550 Million Kronor for Environmental Measures
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Sweden Allocates 550 Million Kronor for Environmental Measures

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are allocating over 550 million kronor in the budget for 2026 for various measures for cleaner air and a poison-free everyday life. Something that The Green Party calls "small change"
SD Leader Calls Stegrud's Filming Incident Unpleasant
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SD Leader Calls Stegrud's Filming Incident Unpleasant

The SD's group leader Linda Lindberg thinks that the video where the SD top Jessica Stegrud participates and films when two teenagers are confronted evokes an uncomfortable feeling. I think it feels unpleasant and I am a bit surprised that the member is in the middle of this, says Linda Lindberg
Party Leaders Debate Election Promises and Economic Policies
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Party Leaders Debate Election Promises and Economic Policies

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) warns of a "government-incapable" red-green government. The opposition claims that only a shift in power can solve Sweden's problems
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