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Former SD top to KD
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Former SD top to KD

Former SD leader Paula Bieler Eriksson is joining the Christian Democrats.
The authority rejects the electricity fee shock
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The authority rejects the electricity fee shock

Vattenfall and other electricity network companies' shock fee increases must not be justified by the large investments in the networks they are planning. Historically, the monopoly companies have charged higher fees than they have needed to
Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike
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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike

Vattenfall management and Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) are being summoned to the Riksdag's Economic Affairs Committee after the announcement of sharply increased electricity network fees. There is a limit somewhere, says the Left Party's Birger Lahti
Battle to be the leading wallet party
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Battle to be the leading wallet party

The parties are gearing up to make the economy one of the big election issues. S and M are fighting over who is best at strengthening household wallets
Lars Adaktusson makes a comeback in KD
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Lars Adaktusson makes a comeback in KD

The Christian Democrats' former EU parliamentarian Lars Adaktusson is planning a comeback in politics, reports P4 Jönköping. Adaktusson has now reversed his decision to collaborate with the Sweden Democrats, he tells the radio
Summit in the Riksdag on Russia's invasion
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Summit in the Riksdag on Russia's invasion

Speakers from almost all of Europe, including Argentina, are currently participating in a summit in the Swedish parliament. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also participating via link
It's the Liberals' chance in the election: "Not done"
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It's the Liberals' chance in the election: "Not done"

The Liberals may be hoping in vain for increased voter support after the decision on the government issue. The decision is too complicated to avoid the issue, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö
Postnord backs down: Okay with weapons in packages
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Postnord backs down: Okay with weapons in packages

From the turn of the year, it will no longer be possible for private individuals to send weapons or weapon parts with Postnord. Now the company is backing down after criticism and pressure, reports Svensk Jakt
Åkesson: L must back down on the government issue
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Åkesson: L must back down on the government issue

SD will not accept being excluded by L from a possible new Tidö government. The L leader states that it will be up to Ulf Kristersson to resolve the conflict if a government is to be formed after the election
Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas
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Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas

SD presents Peter Eriksson, recently recruited from the Swedish Hunters' Association, as its new rural policy spokesperson. Peter is a person who is truly rooted in the countryside, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson
L says no to allowing SD into government
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L says no to allowing SD into government

The Liberal Party's national meeting says no to allowing the SD into a new Tidö government after the next election. Party secretary Fredrik Brange does not rule out that it could lead to a special election in a difficult situation after the election
Parties agree: Take action against child sex dolls
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Parties agree: Take action against child sex dolls

The government is urged to take measures to stop the sale of so-called child sex dolls.
Kristersson on nuclear power: My view is that we are in agreement
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Kristersson on nuclear power: My view is that we are in agreement

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is downplaying the importance of a broad energy agreement. At the same time, he says that he feels that there is broad consensus in parliament on new nuclear power, despite failed energy talks
Strömmer does not want to comment on AI programs
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Strömmer does not want to comment on AI programs

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) does not want to comment further on the information that the Swedish police are collaborating with the controversial AI company Palantir.
The government paves the way for a name change for MSB
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The government paves the way for a name change for MSB

As of the turn of the year, the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) will change its name to the Swedish Civil Defence Agency.
V wants to "fill people's wallets"
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V wants to "fill people's wallets"

The Left Party is demanding ministerial posts to support an S-led government. The party promises to "fill" people's wallets in a government and push down food prices and interest rates
Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces
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Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces

Anyone who rents a parking space adjacent to their rental or condominium may have to pay 25 percent more starting next fall – as the Swedish Tax Agency's new VAT rules come into effect. It's completely unreasonable, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), who now wants to set up an investigation to stop the whole thing
EU requirement: Let women on maternity leave vote via proxy
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EU requirement: Let women on maternity leave vote via proxy

Pregnant and maternity leave members of the European Parliament will be allowed to vote by proxy – if the majority gets its way. However, those on paternity leave will have to wait
Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate
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Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been elected as the new leader of the Center Party at the party convention in Karlstad. She wants to negotiate with both S and M, but demands that Ulf Kristersson must "let go of his dependence" on SD
Busch rages against M: Refuses to subordinate me
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Busch rages against M: Refuses to subordinate me

Ebba Busch is furious at the Moderates' way of treating the Christian Democrats. It is a way of acting that I refuse to submit to, she says
Busch does not completely close the door to Andersson
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Busch does not completely close the door to Andersson

Christian Democrats party leader Ebba Busch is not closing the door to letting Magdalena Andersson (S) as prime minister in a difficult, deadlocked situation after the election, she tells Svenska Dagbladet.
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care
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S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care

The Social Democrats are demanding answers from Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) after SVT's investigation into shortcomings in elderly care, SVT reports.
The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden
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The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden

Despite concerns from several municipalities, the Riksdag has now voted to once again allow uranium mining in Sweden. Operations that handle small amounts of uranium will also not be subject to the municipal veto
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