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Goran Persson on Feldt: "A great politician"
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Goran Persson on Feldt: "A great politician"

A legendary Social Democrat, the former Finance Minister Kjell-Olof Feldt, has passed away. The former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S) describes him as one of the Social Democrats' most important
Sale of alcohol from farms allowed from June 1
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Sale of alcohol from farms allowed from June 1

After the green light from Brussels, the government's sights are set on introducing farm sales of alcohol on June 1.
Security Adviser Forgot Confidential Documents
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Security Adviser Forgot Confidential Documents

The national security adviser Henrik Landerholm forgot four classified documents at a conference center, reports DN. It is the third security incident since he took office – and the Social Democrats are considering taking action following the reports
Fateful Crossroads in Politics Await 2025
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Fateful Crossroads in Politics Await 2025

Security policy and nuclear power continue to be in focus in politics this year. And one party "stands before a fateful crossroads", according to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors
Busch Reported to the Constitutional Committee by the Social Democrats after Post
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Busch Reported to the Constitutional Committee by the Social Democrats after Post

The Social Democrats are reporting Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee following the noted Instagram post about anonymous witnesses, reports TV4 News.
Ebba Busch after the criticism: "The human factor"
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Ebba Busch after the criticism: "The human factor"

"Now you who are exposed to crime can testify anonymously", wrote Minister for Energy and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch (KD) on Instagram. The statement is incorrect and Busch is being criticized
Despite massive criticism – anonymous witnesses are now allowed
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Despite massive criticism – anonymous witnesses are now allowed

After years of debate and two government inquiries, it is finally becoming a reality: Anonymous witnesses are being allowed in Swedish courts. The government hopes that it can break the culture of silence surrounding gangs, while heavyweight lawyers warn of zero or opposite effect
Schools in Finland may be allowed to ban mobile phones during lessons
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Schools in Finland may be allowed to ban mobile phones during lessons

Finland's government has decided that mobile phones and similar technology are to be banned from lessons, reports Yle.
Drone flying without a license may become punishable
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Drone flying without a license may become punishable

Flying with drones without a drone license may soon become punishable. Drone licenses have existed since 2021, but so far only about one in ten drone users have obtained the training and license
This is what happens in 2025
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This is what happens in 2025

Donald Trump returns to the White House in Washington DC and Germany can get a new government. Sweden's women's football team plays the European Championship and the women's volleyball team gets the chance to participate in the World Championship for the first time
Tsunami victims honored in Uppsala Cathedral
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Tsunami victims honored in Uppsala Cathedral

The tsunami disaster's victims were honored with a memorial service in Uppsala Cathedral on Boxing Day. No one is as present as the absent, said Archbishop Martin Modéus
Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater
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Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

The chaos, the criticism, the commission. The Swedish government's actions during the tsunami disaster were condemned from several quarters
Putin attracts Finns to the shooting ranges
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Putin attracts Finns to the shooting ranges

The interest in weapons and being able to shoot and defend oneself is increasing strongly in Finland since the outbreak of the Ukraine war. Other winds are blowing now – from the east, says Antti Kettunen, who runs a shooting range in Kervo outside Helsinki
May Need More Conscripts
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May Need More Conscripts

The Social Democrats support the government's defense decision - but had wanted to see more new conscripts faster. The party also thinks that one should consider an additional submarine
Green light for the government's financial policy
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Green light for the government's financial policy

The Government has presented its fiscal policy in accordance with the fiscal policy framework, according to an audit by the National Audit Office. But the policy is "not fully designed in accordance with the framework"
The Defence Decision May Soon Need to be Torn Up
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The Defence Decision May Soon Need to be Torn Up

The defense budget is to increase significantly up to 2030 to meet the threat from Russia. But in just a few years, more money may be required, for additional investments
Report: Several deficiencies within the Security Service
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Report: Several deficiencies within the Security Service

There are several efficiency shortcomings in the Security Service's operations. The government is recommended to monitor the operations more closely
Unauthorised SD Politician in the Parliament Chamber
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Unauthorised SD Politician in the Parliament Chamber

During a vaccine debate in the parliament, the vaccine critic Unni Björnerfors (SD) turned up at the member's seat – despite lacking authorization, reports Expressen.
The Parliament wants to speed up the fighter jet decision
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The Parliament wants to speed up the fighter jet decision

The Riksdag wants to expedite the decision on the future fighter jet. The parties are worried that the alternative to develop a new Swedish fighter jet will otherwise become practically unfeasible
Record number of people denied citizenship - "security threat"
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Record number of people denied citizenship - "security threat"

The Security Service points out an increasing number of security threats among immigrants who want to become Swedish citizens. Last year alone, it concerned 756 cases
The SSU Chairperson Lisa Nåbo is Quitting
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The SSU Chairperson Lisa Nåbo is Quitting

Lisa Nåbo is leaving the assignment as chairperson for the Social Democratic Party's youth association SSU, reports DN.
300 National Pharmacies Across the Country
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300 National Pharmacies Across the Country

The Social Democrats want 300 "national pharmacies" across the country. The purpose is to ensure access to medicines in crisis and war
Director-General Rejects Criticism
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Director-General Rejects Criticism

The National Land Survey's Director-General Susanne Ås Sivborg is pushing back. The information that she has been criticized for "is based on an individual employee's perception of the sequence of events", according to her
The Future Still Uncertain for the Head of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority
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The Future Still Uncertain for the Head of the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority

The Director-General of the National Land Survey of Sweden, Susanne Ås Sivborg, attempted to conceal information about security breaches for the Government Offices, according to Expressen. "We still do not have all the information", says Minister for Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats) after a meeting with her
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