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Swedish citizenship requirements tightened without transitional rules
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Swedish citizenship requirements tightened without transitional rules

Requirements for obtaining Swedish citizenship will be tightened from June 6, even for those who have already applied. The opposition's demand for transitional rules was voted down in the Riksdag
MP: Give double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms
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MP: Give double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms

The Green Party wants to double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms. The party is outlining a new mining tax that will benefit local communities
Svantesson: Social Democrats turning a blind eye to tax increases
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Svantesson: Social Democrats turning a blind eye to tax increases

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) believes that the Social Democrats (S) are turning a blind eye to tax increases.
Government to invest 400 million in Malmbanan railway
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Government to invest 400 million in Malmbanan railway

The government has decided to invest 400 million to increase capacity on the Malmbanan railway. The investment is part of the new infrastructure plan
Kristersson: Government Offices were late with Landerholm documents
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Kristersson: Government Offices were late with Landerholm documents

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said the Government Offices should have released documents in the Landerholm affair more quickly. "We take this issue very seriously," he said at a KU hearing
Formally leaves V - becomes new independent MP in the Riksdag
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Formally leaves V - becomes new independent MP in the Riksdag

Malcolm Momodou Jallow has formally requested to leave the Left Party and thus become an independent, reports Expressen.
The Liberals are looking for 100,000 voters ahead of the autumn elections
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The Liberals are looking for 100,000 voters ahead of the autumn elections

The Liberals are looking for many voters in order to stay in parliament in the autumn elections. The party hopes that people who want a party focused solely on schools will switch sides
Introductory course for practice driving discontinued
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Introductory course for practice driving discontinued

The requirement to take an introductory course to start practicing driving for a B driving license will be removed. The Riksdag passed the amendment on Wednesday
Electricity subsidies of SEK 3.4 billion may be paid around Midsummer
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Electricity subsidies of SEK 3.4 billion may be paid around Midsummer

Before Midsummer, homeowners and residents of apartments with separate electricity bills can expect the electricity subsidy to start being paid. The Riksdag has quickly considered and hammered out the government's proposal
Gasoline tax reduction costs 1.6 billion kronor
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Gasoline tax reduction costs 1.6 billion kronor

Drivers who fill up with diesel will save 120 kronor, and those who fill up with gasoline will save 230 kronor. It is estimated that the average motorist will save money because the Riksdag has now voted in favor of a temporary reduction in the tax on fuel
The King's gift - 27-square-meter carpet
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The King's gift - 27-square-meter carpet

A carpet measuring just over 27 square meters, created by textile artist Märta Måås-Fjetterström, was given to King Carl Gustaf as an 80th birthday gift from the Riksdag and the government.
Center Party says KD can switch sides if Tidö falls
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Center Party says KD can switch sides if Tidö falls

Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist believes that KD is open to switching sides politically if the Tidö parties lose the election this fall.
V Congress: We will be part of a red-green government
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V Congress: We will be part of a red-green government

The V Congress gives party leader Nooshi Dadgostar its support for V to have a place in government in the event of a red-green election victory.
Teenager convicted for throwing banana peel at Speaker Andreas Norlén
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Teenager convicted for throwing banana peel at Speaker Andreas Norlén

The 16-year-old who threw a banana peel and a piece of Mazarin at Speaker Andreas Norlén (M) has been convicted of molestation and ordered to pay a 30-day fine, TV4 reports.
Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material
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Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material

The government has received the green light from the European Commission for fast-tracking a new law that forces online platforms to quickly remove gang recruitment material. We are now the first among all EU member states to introduce such legislation, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer tells TT
Kristersson on tax on prostitution raises questions
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Kristersson on tax on prostitution raises questions

I understand that it raises some questions about taxation. This is what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says about the case in which a woman was required to pay 42,000 kronor in tax on money linked to the purchase of sex
Thirteen-year-olds who murder could be imprisoned
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Thirteen-year-olds who murder could be imprisoned

Despite widespread criticism, the government is moving forward with the proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 for the most serious crimes. Thirteen-year-olds could be sentenced to prison
Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive
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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive

The Social Democrats are calling six ministers to appear before a Riksdag committee. The reason is that they believe the government is not acting to counter the consequences of the war in the Middle East
Katja Nyberg served with suspicion of a crime
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Katja Nyberg served with suspicion of a crime

Former SD member Katja Nyberg has been charged with grossly reckless driving, SVT News reports.
Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate
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Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) expects more budget hikes and is not afraid of competition from the Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate.
Pahlavi on Iran's future: There is a plan
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Pahlavi on Iran's future: There is a plan

If the war and protests lead to the fall of the regime in Iran, Sweden is welcome to participate in reconstruction. Reza Pahlavi, son of the last Shah, said this at a press conference during a visit to the Riksdag in Stockholm
Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money
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Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money

S and C think that the government is too optimistic in its forecasts for the Swedish economy. According to Mikael Damberg (S), the government is also wasting the Swedish people's money
The Armed Forces may get a new headquarters in Solna Haga
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The Armed Forces may get a new headquarters in Solna Haga

The government wants the Armed Forces to move to a new headquarters. The proposal is that the property Solna Haga 2:8 be acquired by the Swedish Fortifications Agency for no more than SEK 3
The Shah's son visits the Riksdag: critics call it very naive
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The Shah's son visits the Riksdag: critics call it very naive

For some, he symbolizes the only hope for Iran. Others see Reza Pahlavi as the son of a dictator who has not sufficiently distanced himself from the police state his father presided over in Iran before the revolution
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