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Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress

The Social Democrats are betting on new cards in the party leadership, the heavy executive committee. Two former ministers step back and become deputies in the executive committee.

Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress

Municipalities Vary in Approaches to Farm Sales of Beer and Wine

When farm sales of beer and wine are allowed from Sunday, it becomes clear how differently the municipalities choose to handle the permit process. In some cases, beer and wine manufacturers may have to wait until autumn.

Municipalities Vary in Approaches to Farm Sales of Beer and Wine

Social Democrats Propose Wealth Tax Increase for Welfare Funding

The Social Democrats are open to the state being able to borrow for large investments. Tax revenues are also to rise and the very wealthiest to pay more to fund welfare.

Social Democrats Propose Wealth Tax Increase for Welfare Funding

Sweden Enhances Civil Defence with Increased Budget and Resources

The government claims that the investments made in civil defense have increased Sweden's ability to withstand various crises and ultimately war. Water supply, stockpiling of food and healthcare products are some areas highlighted.

Sweden Enhances Civil Defence with Increased Budget and Resources

Bilan Osman Explores Youth Racism in New Novel on Swedish School Shooting

She has followed right-wing extremist environments as a journalist. Now Bilan Osman is debuting with a novel about a racist school shooting.

Bilan Osman Explores Youth Racism in New Novel on Swedish School Shooting

Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance

The Social Democratic Party's electoral committee proposes three new ordinary names in the party leadership), the executive committee (VU). Two former ministers will step back and become substitutes.

Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance

New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

The Riksdag has passed the law on how new nuclear power will be financed. But nothing is said about how high the price tag will be.

New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

Study Predicts Half of Electricity Will Be Weather-Dependent by 2033

In large part, all new electricity generation over the next decade will come from wind and sun. This is likely to make electricity prices fluctuate more violently, according to a new study.

Study Predicts Half of Electricity Will Be Weather-Dependent by 2033

Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power

Today, the Riksdag is expected to pass what could become one of Sweden's most expensive investments in modern times – the financing of new nuclear power. Here are all the uncertainties and challenges that await.

Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power

Former Hells Angels Member Testifies as First Anonymous Witness in Sweden

A former member of the criminal motorcycle gang Hells Angels becomes the country's first anonymous witness. "Åke" is called to testify in the trial of a murder of an excluded HA member in 2022.

Former Hells Angels Member Testifies as First Anonymous Witness in Sweden

Driver Seeks Redress After License Revoked Over Peth Test

Driver's licenses should no longer be revoked solely based on the criticized peth tests as grounds. The Transport Agency, however, does not believe that any errors have been made.

Driver Seeks Redress After License Revoked Over Peth Test

40 Driving Licenses Revoked After Elevated Peth Test Results

Last year, the Transport Agency revoked around 40 driving licenses where the reason was elevated peth values on two measurement occasions. The authority rejects the claims that thousands of driving licenses were revoked for that reason.

40 Driving Licenses Revoked After Elevated Peth Test Results

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson celebrates 20 years in his position without having any thoughts of quitting. Instead, he is planning for how SD will become Sweden's largest party.

Åkesson Aims to Surpass Social Democrats and Become Prime Minister

Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat

The SD top Richard Jomshof hopes that the V member Daniel Riazat will "leave Sweden and go back home". The Left Party group leader demands that the government takes action, writes Svenska Dagbladet.

Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat

Sweden Eases Requirements for Alcohol Sales at Farms

Sale of alcohol at farms shall be preceded by a visit arrangement of at least 30 minutes. This appears from the regulations the Public Health Agency has now.

Sweden Eases Requirements for Alcohol Sales at Farms

Rot Deduction Temporarily Increased to 50 Percent: How It Works

As of May 12, the rot deduction is temporarily increased from the current 30 percent of labor costs to 50 percent and at most 50,000. The other rules for the deduction remain unchanged and this is what applies.

Rot Deduction Temporarily Increased to 50 Percent: How It Works

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde to Speak in Sweden After Trump Controversy

Washington's bishop Mariann Edgar Budde – who preached for Trump – is coming to Sweden to give a speech before the parliament's opening in September. .

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde to Speak in Sweden After Trump Controversy

Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide

Consent from union members may be required for part of their membership fee to be used for party contributions. But the proposal lacks support in the transparency committee.

Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide

Lorena Delgado Varas Faces Pressure to Resign Amid Party Dispute

The Left Party's controversial MP Lorena Delgado Varas does not intend to relinquish her assignment. This is an incredibly stressful and sorrowful time for me, she says.

Lorena Delgado Varas Faces Pressure to Resign Amid Party Dispute

Centre Party Gains 1.2 Points After Leadership Change

The Centre Party's voter support increases by 1. 2 percentage points in SVT/Verian's latest measurement.

Centre Party Gains 1.2 Points After Leadership Change

Internal Document Reveals Concerns Over Delgado Varas in Swedish Politics

The Social Democrats and the Green Party have signaled concern about the issue of Left Party member Lorena Delgado Varas, who is no longer to represent V in the Riksdag, writes DN, citing an internal V document. .

Internal Document Reveals Concerns Over Delgado Varas in Swedish Politics

Limestone Quarrying on Gotland: Key Developments and Legal Challenges

The twists and turns surrounding limestone quarrying for production on Gotland have been many. There has been a mix of warnings of shortages, protests from environmental organizations and rejected applications.

Limestone Quarrying on Gotland: Key Developments and Legal Challenges

Parliament Website Restored After Morning Disruptions

There were disruptions to the Riksdag's website on Wednesday morning. It should be accessible again.

Parliament Website Restored After Morning Disruptions

Riksdag website faces technical issues Wednesday morning

On Wednesday morning, there are issues with accessing the Riksdag's website. > It may be difficult to access parts of the Riksdag's website, and troubleshooting is underway.

Riksdag website faces technical issues Wednesday morning