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SD's David Lång is leaving – after racist song

The Sweden Democrats' David Lång is leaving his parliamentary assignment, the party announces. This after having sung a song with a racist message at the EU election wake.

SD's David Lång is leaving – after racist song

Decreased participation in the EU election

Participation declined in this year's election to the EU Parliament. Almost half of all eligible Swedish voters did not go to the polling stations.

Decreased participation in the EU election

Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign

EU Commissioner became a cold shower for the Sweden Democrats who appear to be on course to only become the fourth largest party. The Liberals appear to be on course to scrape through in the European Parliament.

Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign

Small parties under pressure: Can strike against party leaders

It looks scary out for the Liberals, Christian Democrats and the Centre Party in the ongoing election. If they miss the EU Parliament, it could have big consequences at home, not least for the party leaders.

Small parties under pressure: Can strike against party leaders

Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases

A thorough public discussion is needed before the DCA agreement on defense cooperation between the US and Sweden is approved by the Riksdag. This is believed by Hans Blix, among others, former Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General, in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet.

Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases

Swedish fighter jet to patrol over the Baltic

The Government has given the green light to the Swedish Armed Forces to contribute with Swedish air force to NATO's air surveillance. .

Swedish fighter jet to patrol over the Baltic

Lövin's criticism of the government: "Misleading"

The government was grossly misleading in its presentation of its marine environment proposal, which is intended to protect fish stocks. Former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (MP) believes this.

Lövin's criticism of the government: "Misleading"

Finnish police to be allowed to intervene in northern Sweden

Police from Finland will be allowed to intervene against criminals on Swedish soil. This may become relevant in cases of serious crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery, in situations where Swedish police cannot reach the scene in time.

Finnish police to be allowed to intervene in northern Sweden

The Defense says yes to new initiatives

The Defense Forces are clear with a new expanded budget proposal. This means a significant strengthening of our defense capability, says Defense Director General Mikael Granholm.

The Defense says yes to new initiatives

Deficient cycle paths to be reviewed

Cyclists are heavily overrepresented among serious traffic accidents. Therefore, the state's efforts for cycling traffic will now be reviewed, according to the National Audit Office.

Deficient cycle paths to be reviewed