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Riksdag votes to lift municipal veto on uranium mining
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Riksdag votes to lift municipal veto on uranium mining

The Riksdag voted to abolish the municipal veto on uranium extraction and processing.
Four anonymous witnesses under the new law seen as a good outcome
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Four anonymous witnesses under the new law seen as a good outcome

At least four people have been allowed to testify under secret identities since the Anonymous Witnesses Act came into force last year. This shows that there is actually a need for the controversial law, according to Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
MP and C can stop tightening the law on detention of children
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MP and C can stop tightening the law on detention of children

MP and C want to stop the government's proposal for stricter rules governing the detention of children who do not have the right to reside in Sweden. To do so, they are invoking an unusual rule
Sweden's former foreign minister Margaretha af Ugglas dies at 87
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Sweden's former foreign minister Margaretha af Ugglas dies at 87

Sweden's former Foreign Minister Margaretha af Ugglas (M) has died at the age of 87, Expressen reports.
The Riksdag convened this weekend, first time since April 2023
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The Riksdag convened this weekend, first time since April 2023

In order for the Tidö parties to have time to pass all their proposals before the election, debates will be held in the Riksdag over the weekend.
Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment
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Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment

The Moderates and the Social Democrats have been holding separate talks for weeks to resolve the settlement chaos in the Riksdag. But when an agreement was about to be signed, everything collapsed
This is how much Ulf Kristersson earns per month after salary increase: 211,000 SEK
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This is how much Ulf Kristersson earns per month after salary increase: 211,000 SEK

It is now clear how much Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and his ministers will receive in salary after their pay increases on July 1.
Controversial basic pension protection to be improved, pension group says
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Controversial basic pension protection to be improved, pension group says

The basic pension protection has been criticized for being complicated, with a patchwork of supplements. Now, change is promised
Lack of competence in the defense industry
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Lack of competence in the defense industry

The defense industry is not up to the task, according to the Defense Committee. Quality and expertise must be increased, and the defense must find more suppliers, the committee states in a report
The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing
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The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing

Fingerprints will be taken from everyone seeking asylum and from those in collective accommodation at reception and return centres. The EU's new migration and asylum pact is now being introduced, but in Sweden parts of national legislation are lagging behind
Royal couple to receive 14-kilogram brass candlestick on their golden wedding anniversary
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Royal couple to receive 14-kilogram brass candlestick on their golden wedding anniversary

The King and Queen will receive a 14-kilogram brass candlestick as a gift from the Riksdag and the government on the occasion of their upcoming golden wedding anniversary.
KD's message: Then we can cooperate with S
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KD's message: Then we can cooperate with S

KD can join forces with the Social Democrats to abolish the country's regions in the next term. "I would welcome such broad cooperation
Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds
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Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds

The government is withdrawing the proposal that 13-year-olds should be able to be sentenced to prison - to avoid the proposal failing in parliament. Instead, a 14-year limit is proposed
Åkesson did not report board position to the Riksdag
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Åkesson did not report board position to the Riksdag

SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson sits on the board of a real estate company - but did not report this to the Riksdag as required, TV4 Nyheterna reports.
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
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