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They can take over after Billström

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They can take over after Billström

Thu 5 Sept 2024 06:21 CEST

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister.

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Wed 4 Sept 2024 18:07 CEST

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) announced on Wednesday that he is resigning and leaving politics in connection with the opening of the Riksdag next week.

Billström: Leaving when it's most fun

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Billström: Leaving when it's most fun

Wed 4 Sept 2024 16:36 CEST

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) is leaving his post when the Riksdag opens next week. You should leave when it's most fun, he says to TT

The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

The Autocrat's Visit to the Riksdag – Wants to Enter into Agreements

Tue 3 Sept 2024 06:00 CEST

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is visiting Sweden for the first time. The Sheikh owns a mega yacht worth three billion kronor, has an interest in falconry and now wants to conclude an agreement with the Swedish government

Finland wants to ban Russian real estate purchases

Finland wants to ban Russian real estate purchases

Mon 2 Sept 2024 09:51 CEST

The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself

The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself

Fri 30 Aug 2024 08:59 CEST

The Environment Minister pointed out at a press conference a scenario where Sweden meets the EU's climate requirements with the increased reduction obligation. But she did not mention that there is another equally likely scenario where the requirements are not met, which SVT has reported on

Campaign Against Racism After "Unfortunate Statements"

Campaign Against Racism After "Unfortunate Statements"

Tue 27 Aug 2024 12:51 CEST

After revelations about racism and right-wing extremist ties, the Finnish government is launching a campaign against racism in society. According to Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, the entire government stands united on this – but it is not entirely clear regarding the Finns Party

Billionaires are favored – "don't want to scare them off"

Billionaires are favored – "don't want to scare them off"

Tue 27 Aug 2024 10:42 CEST

Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) is now commenting on the inquiry set up by the government, which may benefit the country's venture capitalists. I do not want to scare capital away from Sweden, she says

The S Leader on Nuclear Power: The Government Should Reconsider

The S Leader on Nuclear Power: The Government Should Reconsider

Sun 25 Aug 2024 19:22 CEST

Recently, the government's investigator presented a financing model for new nuclear power in Sweden. Now, the Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson is criticizing the proposal

Two Charged for Terror Plans Against Parliament

Two Charged for Terror Plans Against Parliament

Wed 21 Aug 2024 16:17 CEST

Minister of Finance: Tourist Tax Not the Solution

Minister of Finance: Tourist Tax Not the Solution

Thu 18 Jul 2024 12:35 CEST

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) understands that it can be chaotic for permanent residents in popular tourist destinations. But a tourist tax is not the solution, according to her

Finland rushes through strict border law

Finland rushes through strict border law

Fri 12 Jul 2024 14:46 CEST

People who want to seek asylum in Finland can be rejected directly. The Parliament in Helsinki is voting for a tightened and criticized exception law – against the backdrop of a Russian hybrid threat

Finland can speed up sharp border law

Finland can speed up sharp border law

Fri 12 Jul 2024 09:05 CEST

Finland can rewrite the law so that individuals who want to seek asylum in the country, if necessary, can be rejected directly. The Parliament in Helsinki is to vote on a tightened and criticized exception law on Friday

The Folklistan's answer: "We exist to 110 percent"

The Folklistan's answer: "We exist to 110 percent"

Thu 11 Jul 2024 10:18 CEST

On Wednesday, Lena Hallengren (S) sent a jab at the Folklistan and said it was good that "this weird party no longer exists". It still exists "to 110 percent", the party responds

Hallengren: Good that the Folklistan no longer exists

Hallengren: Good that the Folklistan no longer exists

Wed 10 Jul 2024 12:00 CEST

The People's List founder Jan Emanuel is welcome back in the Social Democrats. It's probably good that this weird party no longer exists, says S group leader Lena Hallengren

Finland has approved defense agreement with USA

Finland has approved defense agreement with USA

Mon 1 Jul 2024 15:49 CEST

Finland's parliament has now approved the agreement on defense cooperation with the USA, reports Finnish media. No voting was needed since the parliament was unanimous

Supreme Commander on the risk of nuclear weapons: "We decide"

Supreme Commander on the risk of nuclear weapons: "We decide"

Fri 28 Jun 2024 05:45 CEST

The DCA agreement with the USA makes Sweden safer, says Sweden's Supreme Commander Micael Bydén. He downplays the risk that nuclear weapons would be brought into Sweden or into Swedish airspace

Centre Party: Our Support Requires Lower Taxes

Centre Party: Our Support Requires Lower Taxes

Tue 25 Jun 2024 14:30 CEST

The Centre Party wants to introduce a compulsory "fresh start year" for foreign-born individuals. Those who do not participate will be penalised in the form of significantly lower benefits

The Green Party and the Left Party: We Remain Opposed to Chat Control

The Green Party and the Left Party: We Remain Opposed to Chat Control

Thu 20 Jun 2024 09:01 CEST

When the Justice Committee said yes to the so-called chat control proposal on Tuesday, neither V nor the Green Party objected. Now the Green Party is being accused of lying about how it went – but is fighting back

The Defence Cooperation Agreement comes into force in August

The Defence Cooperation Agreement comes into force in August

Wed 19 Jun 2024 19:19 CEST

Reduced snuff tax – more expensive to smoke

Reduced snuff tax – more expensive to smoke

Wed 19 Jun 2024 01:26 CEST

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament

Tue 18 Jun 2024 10:40 CEST

Sweden's disputed military agreement with the USA has been approved by the Riksdag after a long debate. There is a common interest in getting the agreement in place as quickly as possible, says Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party)

The State's Finances Plummet This Year

The State's Finances Plummet This Year

Tue 18 Jun 2024 10:13 CEST

Parliament to Vote on Controversial Military Agreement

Parliament to Vote on Controversial Military Agreement

Tue 18 Jun 2024 06:30 CEST

American military is to get access to Swedish bases across the country. Today, the Riksdag is expected to approve the controversial DCA agreement