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Riksdag Approves New Public Service Law and Funding Model
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Riksdag Approves New Public Service Law and Funding Model

The Riksdag has voted through the government's proposal on rules for the public service mission. The financing of the activities will be collected in a new law
Constitutional Committee Split on Resuming Landerholm Investigation
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Constitutional Committee Split on Resuming Landerholm Investigation

The coalition parties oppose the Constitutional Committee's review of the Landerholm affair being resumed. This is to protect Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), according to the Social Democrats
Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Riksdag says no to the Sweden Democrats' request for a referendum on a constitutional amendment.
Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas
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Social Democrats Call for Ban on Russian Investments and Tourist Visas

The Social Democrats want to see a law with a general ban on Russian real estate purchases and investments in Sweden. And the government should in the EU work for a ban on visas for Russian tourists
Opposition Leads in Polls as Swedish Election Approaches
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Opposition Leads in Polls as Swedish Election Approaches

With less than a year left until the election, the opposition has a clear lead in public opinion. But previous governments have recovered from worse disadvantages than that
Green Party Aims to Influence Social Democrats on Migration Policy
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Green Party Aims to Influence Social Democrats on Migration Policy

The Green party intends to drive for a more liberal immigration policy if the red-greens win the election. And the party believes that they can get The Social Democrats to join them
Alice Teodorescu Måwe Poised for Christian Democrats Leadership Role
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Alice Teodorescu Måwe Poised for Christian Democrats Leadership Role

Alice Teodorescu Måwe, who sits in the EU Parliament for the Christian Democrats, may be on her way into the party top.
Lind Criticizes Kristersson for Weak Leadership at Green Party Congress
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Lind Criticizes Kristersson for Weak Leadership at Green Party Congress

Green party is the guarantor for a fair climate policy in a possible red-green government – that says the party's spokesperson Amanda Lind in her congress speech. She also attacks Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist Under Pressure as Center Party Leader Candidate
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Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist Under Pressure as Center Party Leader Candidate

Two top names in the speculations surrounding the Center Party's next party leader are not interested. This increases the pressure on Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
Parliamentary Debate Rescheduled for Evening Broadcast
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Parliamentary Debate Rescheduled for Evening Broadcast

The Riksdag's party leader debate in the middle of January will be held in the evening, unlike the morning which is the usual time for the debates.
Center Party Faces Challenge in Finding New Leader After Hatt Resignation
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Center Party Faces Challenge in Finding New Leader After Hatt Resignation

Anna-Karin Hatt's resignation after just six months as party leader came as a bombshell. Now there is a rush to find a new party leader
Social Democrats Urge Review of PM's Role in Landerholm Affair
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Social Democrats Urge Review of PM's Role in Landerholm Affair

The Social Democratic Party wants the Constitutional Committee to resume the examination of how the Prime Minister has acted regarding the former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm. And it should happen before the election, says committee chair Jennie Nilsson (S)
Sweden Democrats Seek Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Sweden Democrats Seek Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Sweden Democrats want a referendum on a forthcoming amendment to the constitution, and will submit a request to the parliament. - We need to slam on the brakes, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson at a press conference
Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations
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Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations

The party leaders accused each other of lying and of being unserious when they were to debate integration in SVT. The program leaders had to appeal for calm
Åkesson Confident L Will Reconsider Stance on SD in Government
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Åkesson Confident L Will Reconsider Stance on SD in Government

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is sure that L will have to change their minds about not letting SD into a government. If you do not want Magdalena Andersson as Prime Minister, then you must change your minds, he says
Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden
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Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) does not rule out going forward with a ban on burka and niqab, as The Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch has proposed.
Mikael Damberg Opposes Joint Red-Green Election Manifesto
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Mikael Damberg Opposes Joint Red-Green Election Manifesto

Mikael Damberg, The Social Democrats' economic-political spokesperson, does not want a joint election manifesto for the opposition parties. Each party should go to the election with their own programs, according to Damberg
Sweden Boosts NATO Contribution for 2026 Defense Efforts
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Sweden Boosts NATO Contribution for 2026 Defense Efforts

Sweden increases its contribution to Nato's defense 2026. Among other things, Sweden will participate in the new operation to strengthen the eastern flank
Parliament's Safety Net Becomes Permanent After Tomato Attack
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Parliament's Safety Net Becomes Permanent After Tomato Attack

The safety net that was put up for trial in the parliament after the tomato attack on Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) will remain, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.
Kristersson Warns Drone Threats Could Impact Sweden
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Kristersson Warns Drone Threats Could Impact Sweden

Incidents with drones and fighter jets that have occurred in Poland, Estonia and Denmark could just as well have happened in Sweden – and may come to happen in Sweden, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). Denmark is reported to have been uneasy about having to cancel this week's EU summits after the drone threats
Sweden Plans to Send Hundreds of Prisoners to Estonia
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Sweden Plans to Send Hundreds of Prisoners to Estonia

Here – among cats, war criminals and an Estonian penal system moving away from traditional prison sentences – several hundred prisoners from Sweden will serve their sentences. If the government gets its way
Liberals Propose National Library for Banned Books at Royal Library
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Liberals Propose National Library for Banned Books at Royal Library

The Liberals want to introduce a national library for banned literature. The proposal is welcomed by Dawit Isaak's family – who however continue to demand more from the government
Social Democrats Support Plan for Prisoners to Serve in Estonia
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Social Democrats Support Plan for Prisoners to Serve in Estonia

The Social Democratic Party says yes to convicted criminals being able to serve prison sentences in Estonia. This means there is a qualified majority in the parliament for the proposal
Riksdag and Museum to Share Space with Mobile Exhibits Solution
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Riksdag and Museum to Share Space with Mobile Exhibits Solution

Mobile exhibits and installations will be the solution when the museum activities on Helgeandsholmen have to share the space with the Parliament's visitor center. At the same time, the subject area in what was previously the Medieval Museum will be expanded to include the entire period from the 11th century to the present day, according to a new investigation
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