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As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on
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As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

The Government has continued confidence in Governor Anna Kinberg Batra, who has received harsh criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Social Democrat Ida Karkiainen reacts even more strongly to Kinberg Batra's intention to stay on
Kristersson on Jomshof: "No opinion"
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Kristersson on Jomshof: "No opinion"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says he has no opinion on Richard Jomshof returning to the Riksdag's Justice Committee. The Social Democrats and the Green Party, on the other hand, stand firm that Jomshof is unfit as chairman
Fredrik Reinfeldt's Bust Unveiled in Parliament
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Fredrik Reinfeldt's Bust Unveiled in Parliament

Drag Queen Inga Tvivel reads Fairy Tales in Parliament
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Drag Queen Inga Tvivel reads Fairy Tales in Parliament

Drag Story Hour in Parliament - "Criticism of the Sweden Democrats"
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Drag Story Hour in Parliament - "Criticism of the Sweden Democrats"

When the liberal Jan Jönsson invites to a seminar on fairy tale hours with drag show artists in the parliament, it is with a clear edge. It is a marking and a criticism against the Sweden Democrats, he says
The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal
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The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

The government is changing the goal of tobacco policy from "reduced tobacco use" to "reduced medical and social harm" caused by tobacco and nicotine products. The decision is met with strong criticism
The Culture Budget is Slagged: "Devastating Dismantling"
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The Culture Budget is Slagged: "Devastating Dismantling"

Scandals, cold showers, and devastating dismantling. This is how the opposition and cultural representatives describe the government's cultural budget for next year
Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism
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Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism

When the UN General Assembly voted on the demand that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas should cease within twelve months, Sweden abstained from voting. The decision is being criticized by the opposition
The Royal Court to Receive More Funding Next Year
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The Royal Court to Receive More Funding Next Year

Andersson on the lottery scandal: "Will clean house"
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Andersson on the lottery scandal: "Will clean house"

Party leader Magdalena Andersson (S) comments for the first time on the harsh criticism against the party's lottery sales. The party has acted when it became aware of the sales methods, she says
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
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