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Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election
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Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election

The final leaders' debate in the Riksdag ahead of the autumn elections was marked by party scandals and harsh attacks. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson accused the Left Party of being "pervaded by extremists"
Andersson: A corrupt Kristersson culture is spreading
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Andersson: A corrupt Kristersson culture is spreading

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson criticizes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) after the twists and turns surrounding his wife's foundation.
Jimmie Åkesson's bestseller bought by SD subsidiary
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Jimmie Åkesson's bestseller bought by SD subsidiary

TV4's Cold Facts reveals that SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's self-published book has been sold in large quantities to a Sweden Democrats subsidiary. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson calls the review "a concoction
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government
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Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson could consider governing Sweden in a minority government. But that requires having a majority in parliament behind her, she says in an interview with TT
Tidö parties survive train chaos as Riksdag approves government bills
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Tidö parties survive train chaos as Riksdag approves government bills

The government and the Sweden Democrats got their bills through the Riksdag despite several members being stuck on a train.
KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition
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KU review of the government ends in major row between Tidö parties and the opposition

There is a major row between the Tidö parties and the opposition after the Riksdag's constitutional committee failed to agree on criticisms in the KU's annual review of the government. At the same time, there are sharp criticisms of several cabinet ministers, their shareholdings and the so-called Landerholm affair
KU is cracking - disagreement between the parties
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KU is cracking - disagreement between the parties

Parties in the Riksdag have been unable to reach an agreement in the Constitutional Committee (KU), TT learns. This means the joint press conference planned for Tuesday has been cancelled
Moderates request parliamentary debate after Left Party removes candidates over antisemitism and extremist ties
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Moderates request parliamentary debate after Left Party removes candidates over antisemitism and extremist ties

The Moderates are requesting a special debate in Parliament on anti-Semitism, extremism and "undue influence" on parliamentary parties.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more

"The red-green alternative is a threat that has not yet been sewn up. " This is how Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson explains that the red-greens have a large lead over the Tidö parties, 100 days before the election
Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament
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Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament

The red-green parties - S, V and MP - would have their own majority if there were an election today, according to Statistics Sweden's major party sympathy survey. The Liberals would be forced out of parliament
Convicted persons will be allowed to serve sentences in Estonia
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Convicted persons will be allowed to serve sentences in Estonia

A broad parliamentary majority has approved a new prison agreement between Sweden and Estonia. The first prisoners can be transferred to Estonia as early as this summer
Swedish schools to be mobile-free from August 1, 2026
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Swedish schools to be mobile-free from August 1, 2026

The Riksdag has decided that schools should be mobile-phone-free. The law takes effect just in time for students to start the autumn semester
Åkesson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Very serious crime
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Åkesson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Very serious crime

Party leader Jimmie Åkesson is now commenting on a defecting SD member who is suspected of child pornography crimes. "What has happened is very unpleasant," Åkesson says
Former minister Paulina Brandberg returns to the Riksdag for the Liberals
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Former minister Paulina Brandberg returns to the Riksdag for the Liberals

Former minister Paulina Brandberg is returning to politics and taking a seat in the Riksdag for the Liberals. She says it feels important and meaningful to be involved in democratic work in the final stages of this mandate
Speaker says no to new vote on citizenship rules after set-off chaos
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Speaker says no to new vote on citizenship rules after set-off chaos

Speaker Andreas Norlén has ruled out a new parliamentary vote on citizenship rules - the issue that triggered chaotic vote counting. He said unexpected vote results were not an event of major importance
Sweden Democrats forced to urgently recall MP after resignation
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Sweden Democrats forced to urgently recall MP after resignation

The Sweden Democrats have a new member of parliament in place for Wednesday's votes. Daniel Spiik has quickly replaced a member who resigned for personal reasons
Kristersson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Extremely serious
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Kristersson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Extremely serious

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is commenting on a suspended SD member who, according to several media outlets, is suspected of child pornography offences.
SD proposes voluntary camera surveillance during home care visits for safer elderly care
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SD proposes voluntary camera surveillance during home care visits for safer elderly care

The SD proposes voluntary camera surveillance during home care visits as a way to address abuse in elderly care.
School staff are being checked for more crimes as Riksdag expands background checks
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School staff are being checked for more crimes as Riksdag expands background checks

Background checks on school employees are being expanded. The Riksdag has agreed to include a larger number of crimes, and in some cases suspected crimes, in extracts from the criminal register
MP Katja Nyberg has been fired from the police
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MP Katja Nyberg has been fired from the police

Member of Parliament Katja Nyberg has been dismissed from the police, Polistidningen reports.
After the equalization dispute, MP raises urgent motion to retake citizenship vote
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After the equalization dispute, MP raises urgent motion to retake citizenship vote

The dispute over citizenship in the Riksdag is now taking a new turn. The Green Party is taking an unusual step to seek a new vote on citizenship rules in the Riksdag
Former Social Democratic Minister Mats Hellström has died
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Former Social Democratic Minister Mats Hellström has died

Former Social Democratic minister Mats Hellström has died, reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.
More stores in Sweden will be able to accept cash from July 1, 2026
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More stores in Sweden will be able to accept cash from July 1, 2026

The Riksdag has decided that grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks will be able to accept cash more widely.
Sweden Democrats want to increase funding for Sami culture
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Sweden Democrats want to increase funding for Sami culture

The Sweden Democrats want to allocate more money to strengthen Sami culture. "Our view is that there is great value in the survival of the Sami language, or the various Sami dialects," says deputy party leader Henrik Vinge
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