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Opinion Slump – but History Speaks in Favor of the Government
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Opinion Slump – but History Speaks in Favor of the Government

Half-time for the government and Ulf Kristersson, and the opinion wind is blowing in the wrong direction. But there are factors that speak in favor of the sitting government in the parliamentary election in two years
Slipped past the palace guards – sat in the silver throne
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Slipped past the palace guards – sat in the silver throne

A visitor to Stockholm Palace managed to get past guards and barriers and all the way to one of the palace's most valuable objects, the so-called silver throne, reports Expressen.
They demand that Jomshof should not return
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They demand that Jomshof should not return

Richard Jomshof (SD) was directly unfit as chairman of the Justice Committee and his time in the post has harmed Sweden, according to Ardalan Shekarabi (S), vice chairman of the committee. The Prime Minister has a direct responsibility for him sitting there and for ensuring that he does not return to the post
Jomshof steps aside – suspected of crime
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Jomshof steps aside – suspected of crime

The Chairman of the Justice Committee, Richard Jomshof (SD), will be charged with suspicion of agitation against a ethnic group. He will now temporarily step down from the chairmanship
SD: Stop to tougher sickness rules
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SD: Stop to tougher sickness rules

S pauses telephone sales of party lotteries
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S pauses telephone sales of party lotteries

The Social Democrats are temporarily stopping telemarketing sales of party lottery tickets following Dagens Nyheter's exposé that they are being sold using dirty methods from Barcelona. Naturally, the assignment has not been to sell lottery tickets at any price, says group leader Lena Hallengren (S)
Pen Trolls and Bickering – Debates We Remember
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Pen Trolls and Bickering – Debates We Remember

Today, the first party leader debate of the autumn is being held in the Riksdag. Few debates linger in the memory, but TT has gathered a few that have done so
The new government will hold for two terms
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The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson
Kristersson: There will be two new ministers
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Kristersson: There will be two new ministers

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says that he will present two new ministers in connection with the government declaration. I'm incredibly psyched for the second half, he says
Paving the way to give Gripen to Ukraine
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Paving the way to give Gripen to Ukraine

The Government has finalized a new military support package to Ukraine worth 4. 6 billion kronor
Wiretap Children Under 15 Years Old
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Wiretap Children Under 15 Years Old

The Social Democrats say that society is in an acute national crisis as brutal violence is affecting younger and younger ages. The Social Democrats propose that children under 15 years of age can be subject to secret coercive measures
Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026
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Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

The Government is taking new steps towards a dental care reform and is allocating 3. 4 billion kronor in the budget
Travel deductions increased by six billion kronor
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Travel deductions increased by six billion kronor

Billström denies rift: Good relationship
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Billström denies rift: Good relationship

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) denies that a rift has arisen between him and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and that this would have led to his resignation. He avoids answering whether he was offered the job as EU Commissioner
They can take over after Billström
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They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister.
Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors
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Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) announced on Wednesday that he is resigning and leaving politics in connection with the opening of the Riksdag next week.
Billström: Leaving when it's most fun
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Billström: Leaving when it's most fun

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) is leaving his post when the Riksdag opens next week. You should leave when it's most fun, he says to TT
The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements
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The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is visiting Sweden for the first time. The Sheikh owns a mega yacht worth three billion kronor, has an interest in falconry and now wants to conclude an agreement with the Swedish government
Finland wants to ban Russian real estate purchases
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Finland wants to ban Russian real estate purchases

The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself
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The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself

The Environment Minister pointed out at a press conference a scenario where Sweden meets the EU's climate requirements with the increased reduction obligation. But she did not mention that there is another equally likely scenario where the requirements are not met, which SVT has reported on
Campaign Against Racism After "Unfortunate Statements"
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Campaign Against Racism After "Unfortunate Statements"

After revelations about racism and right-wing extremist ties, the Finnish government is launching a campaign against racism in society. According to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, the entire government stands united on this – but it is not entirely clear regarding the Finns Party
Billionaires are favored – "don't want to scare them off"
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Billionaires are favored – "don't want to scare them off"

Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) is now commenting on the inquiry set up by the government, which may benefit the country's venture capitalists. I do not want to scare capital away from Sweden, she says
The S Leader on Nuclear Power: The Government Should Reconsider
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The S Leader on Nuclear Power: The Government Should Reconsider

Recently, the government's investigator presented a financing model for new nuclear power in Sweden. Now, the Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson is criticizing the proposal
Two Charged for Terror Plans Against Parliament
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Two Charged for Terror Plans Against Parliament

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