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Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines
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Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines

Jimmie Åkesson has several new red lines if the Tidö parties win the election: no deterioration in unemployment benefits and health insurance, and an expanded dental care reform. Now that we have such low immigration, we have the opportunity to start healing the country again
Riksdag suspends bill on children in immigration detention
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Riksdag suspends bill on children in immigration detention

The Riksdag suspends the government's bill on expanded possibilities to hold children in immigration detention.
SD wants to lower the salary of so-called political savages in the Riksdag
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SD wants to lower the salary of so-called political savages in the Riksdag

The Sweden Democrats want to "make it less attractive" to be a so-called "political savage" in the Riksdag and are proposing to almost halve the fee, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.
KU: Bill on children in detention can be paused for one year
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KU: Bill on children in detention can be paused for one year

The government's bill to expand the possibility of holding children in immigration detention may be suspended for one year, the Constitutional Affairs Committee (KU) says.
Riksdag approves ban on anonymous and foreign party contributions
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Riksdag approves ban on anonymous and foreign party contributions

The Riksdag has approved a ban on political parties accepting anonymous or foreign contributions, regardless of amount.
Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon
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Norwegian Princess Ingrid Alexandra to stand in for Crown Prince Haakon

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon has canceled scheduled events due to his wife Mette-Marit's illness. The Norwegian parliament is now opening its doors to allow his daughter, Ingrid Alexandra, to lead the government in his absence
Simona Mohamsson on abolishing prison sentences for 13-year-olds: No easy question
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Simona Mohamsson on abolishing prison sentences for 13-year-olds: No easy question

Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson is commenting on the announcement to abolish prison sentences for 13-year-olds. "We have had a system of set-offs that has broken down, which has brought the entire work of the Riksdag to a standstill," she says
Information obligation introduced this summer will require six Swedish authorities to inform police and the Migration Board
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Information obligation introduced this summer will require six Swedish authorities to inform police and the Migration Board

Six authorities will be required to inform the police and the Migration Board if they suspect that a foreigner lacks the right to reside in Sweden.
Criminal record requirements for residence permits are being tightened
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Criminal record requirements for residence permits are being tightened

A healthy lifestyle should be given greater weight when granting a residence permit.
Setback for the government in the Riksdag over proposal to expand grounds for holding children in immigration detention
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Setback for the government in the Riksdag over proposal to expand grounds for holding children in immigration detention

The government failed to pass a proposal to expand the grounds for holding children in immigration detention. The opposition's request to put the proposal on hold for a year will be considered first
Riksdag votes to lift municipal veto on uranium mining
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Riksdag votes to lift municipal veto on uranium mining

The Riksdag voted to abolish the municipal veto on uranium extraction and processing.
Four anonymous witnesses under the new law seen as a good outcome
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Four anonymous witnesses under the new law seen as a good outcome

At least four people have been allowed to testify under secret identities since the Anonymous Witnesses Act came into force last year. This shows that there is actually a need for the controversial law, according to Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
MP and C can stop tightening the law on detention of children
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MP and C can stop tightening the law on detention of children

MP and C want to stop the government's proposal for stricter rules governing the detention of children who do not have the right to reside in Sweden. To do so, they are invoking an unusual rule
Sweden's former foreign minister Margaretha af Ugglas dies at 87
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Sweden's former foreign minister Margaretha af Ugglas dies at 87

Sweden's former Foreign Minister Margaretha af Ugglas (M) has died at the age of 87, Expressen reports.
The Riksdag convened this weekend, first time since April 2023
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The Riksdag convened this weekend, first time since April 2023

In order for the Tidö parties to have time to pass all their proposals before the election, debates will be held in the Riksdag over the weekend.
Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment
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Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment

The Moderates and the Social Democrats have been holding separate talks for weeks to resolve the settlement chaos in the Riksdag. But when an agreement was about to be signed, everything collapsed
This is how much Ulf Kristersson earns per month after salary increase: 211,000 SEK
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This is how much Ulf Kristersson earns per month after salary increase: 211,000 SEK

It is now clear how much Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and his ministers will receive in salary after their pay increases on July 1.
Controversial basic pension protection to be improved, pension group says
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Controversial basic pension protection to be improved, pension group says

The basic pension protection has been criticized for being complicated, with a patchwork of supplements. Now, change is promised
Lack of competence in the defense industry
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Lack of competence in the defense industry

The defense industry is not up to the task, according to the Defense Committee. Quality and expertise must be increased, and the defense must find more suppliers, the committee states in a report
The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing
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The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing

Fingerprints will be taken from everyone seeking asylum and from those in collective accommodation at reception and return centres. The EU's new migration and asylum pact is now being introduced, but in Sweden parts of national legislation are lagging behind
Royal couple to receive 14-kilogram brass candlestick on their golden wedding anniversary
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Royal couple to receive 14-kilogram brass candlestick on their golden wedding anniversary

The King and Queen will receive a 14-kilogram brass candlestick as a gift from the Riksdag and the government on the occasion of their upcoming golden wedding anniversary.
KD's message: Then we can cooperate with S
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KD's message: Then we can cooperate with S

KD can join forces with the Social Democrats to abolish the country's regions in the next term. "I would welcome such broad cooperation
Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds
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Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds

The government is withdrawing the proposal that 13-year-olds should be able to be sentenced to prison - to avoid the proposal failing in parliament. Instead, a 14-year limit is proposed
Åkesson did not report board position to the Riksdag
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Åkesson did not report board position to the Riksdag

SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson sits on the board of a real estate company - but did not report this to the Riksdag as required, TV4 Nyheterna reports.
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