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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
She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question
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She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is proposed as the new party leader for the Center Party. She is clear that she wants to change the government and rules out cooperation with the SD
Thand Ringqvist is proposed to be the new C-leader
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Thand Ringqvist is proposed to be the new C-leader

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is proposed as the new party leader for the Centre Party. She is being put forward by the election committee with just one week left until the C:s party convention
Cuf wants to see Thand Ringqvist as party leader
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Cuf wants to see Thand Ringqvist as party leader

The Center Party's youth union wants Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist as the new party leader, reports SVT.
The government expands the Law Council – wants to increase the pace of reform
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The government expands the Law Council – wants to increase the pace of reform

The government wants to avoid bottlenecks in the system when several bills are to be considered during the spring. Therefore, it is proposed that the Legislative Council be expanded with a completely new department
This is how high the new salary of members of parliament will be
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This is how high the new salary of members of parliament will be

The members of the Swedish Parliament will receive a salary increase of SEK 2,900. The new monthly salary for elected officials will now be SEK 81,400
Social Democrats Propose Ban on Limited Companies Owning Schools
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Social Democrats Propose Ban on Limited Companies Owning Schools

The Social Democrats want to launch an initiative in the parliament that in the long run will mean a ban on profits in the school sector and a ban on limited companies owning schools. The proposal is a way for the Social Democrats to see if The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson is serious about the statements regarding a ban
Parliament Members Advocate for Women's Representation in Defense Room Decor
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Parliament Members Advocate for Women's Representation in Defense Room Decor

An angel reveals itself to the shepherds on the wall in the defence committee's meeting room, next to old sabres, company signs and a large textile weave with corvettes. But now the members want to see something in the hall that also reflects women's role in the Defence Forces
Simona Mohamsson: Liberals Ready for New Election Over Sweden Democrats
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Simona Mohamsson: Liberals Ready for New Election Over Sweden Democrats

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson emphasizes that the party does not intend to make way for Ulf Kristersson as Prime Minister if the Sweden Democrats are allowed to enter the government after the next election. The Liberals also want a profit ban in school, but Mohamsson does not want to cooperate with the red-greens on the issue
Moderate Party Proposes Euro Currency Investigation in Sweden
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Moderate Party Proposes Euro Currency Investigation in Sweden

The Moderate Party wants to investigate whether the euro should be introduced as a currency in Sweden. The meeting voted it through on Friday
EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council
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EU's von der Leyen to Meet King Carl Gustaf at Nordic Council

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen has lunch with King Carl Gustaf and participates in the Nordic Council in Stockholm next week.
Riksdag Website Restored After Hours-Long Outage
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Riksdag Website Restored After Hours-Long Outage

The Riksdag's website riksdagen. se is working again after a several hours long interruption on Thursday evening
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