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Convicted persons will be allowed to serve sentences in Estonia
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Convicted persons will be allowed to serve sentences in Estonia

A broad parliamentary majority has approved a new prison agreement between Sweden and Estonia. The first prisoners can be transferred to Estonia as early as this summer
Swedish schools to be mobile-free from August 1, 2026
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Swedish schools to be mobile-free from August 1, 2026

The Riksdag has decided that schools should be mobile-phone-free. The law takes effect just in time for students to start the autumn semester
Åkesson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Very serious crime
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Åkesson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Very serious crime

Party leader Jimmie Åkesson is now commenting on a defecting SD member who is suspected of child pornography crimes. "What has happened is very unpleasant," Åkesson says
Former minister Paulina Brandberg returns to the Riksdag for the Liberals
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Former minister Paulina Brandberg returns to the Riksdag for the Liberals

Former minister Paulina Brandberg is returning to politics and taking a seat in the Riksdag for the Liberals. She says it feels important and meaningful to be involved in democratic work in the final stages of this mandate
Speaker says no to new vote on citizenship rules after set-off chaos
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Speaker says no to new vote on citizenship rules after set-off chaos

Speaker Andreas Norlén has ruled out a new parliamentary vote on citizenship rules - the issue that triggered chaotic vote counting. He said unexpected vote results were not an event of major importance
Sweden Democrats forced to urgently recall MP after resignation
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Sweden Democrats forced to urgently recall MP after resignation

The Sweden Democrats have a new member of parliament in place for Wednesday's votes. Daniel Spiik has quickly replaced a member who resigned for personal reasons
Kristersson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Extremely serious
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Kristersson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Extremely serious

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is commenting on a suspended SD member who, according to several media outlets, is suspected of child pornography offences.
SD proposes voluntary camera surveillance during home care visits for safer elderly care
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SD proposes voluntary camera surveillance during home care visits for safer elderly care

The SD proposes voluntary camera surveillance during home care visits as a way to address abuse in elderly care.
School staff are being checked for more crimes as Riksdag expands background checks
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School staff are being checked for more crimes as Riksdag expands background checks

Background checks on school employees are being expanded. The Riksdag has agreed to include a larger number of crimes, and in some cases suspected crimes, in extracts from the criminal register
MP Katja Nyberg has been fired from the police
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MP Katja Nyberg has been fired from the police

Member of Parliament Katja Nyberg has been dismissed from the police, Polistidningen reports.
After the equalization dispute, MP raises urgent motion to retake citizenship vote
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After the equalization dispute, MP raises urgent motion to retake citizenship vote

The dispute over citizenship in the Riksdag is now taking a new turn. The Green Party is taking an unusual step to seek a new vote on citizenship rules in the Riksdag
Former Social Democratic Minister Mats Hellström has died
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Former Social Democratic Minister Mats Hellström has died

Former Social Democratic minister Mats Hellström has died, reports Ekot on Sveriges Radio.
More stores in Sweden will be able to accept cash from July 1, 2026
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More stores in Sweden will be able to accept cash from July 1, 2026

The Riksdag has decided that grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks will be able to accept cash more widely.
Sweden Democrats want to increase funding for Sami culture
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Sweden Democrats want to increase funding for Sami culture

The Sweden Democrats want to allocate more money to strengthen Sami culture. "Our view is that there is great value in the survival of the Sami language, or the various Sami dialects," says deputy party leader Henrik Vinge
Svantesson defends the support as temporary and targeted
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Svantesson defends the support as temporary and targeted

The government's billion SEK support for households and businesses has been criticized by leading economists and called "election pork" by the opposition. However, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) defends the large loans
Police will be allowed to use AI for real-time facial recognition
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Police will be allowed to use AI for real-time facial recognition

The Riksdag has decided that police will be allowed to use AI for real-time facial recognition.
Principle of openness introduced for independent schools
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Principle of openness introduced for independent schools

The Riksdag has decided that the principle of openness shall also apply to independent schools.
SD member stuck in the US misses Riksdag vote
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SD member stuck in the US misses Riksdag vote

Sweden Democrats MP Patrick Reslow is stuck in the United States and therefore cannot participate in today's votes in the Riksdag.
Criticism of easier condominium subletting called deplorable
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Criticism of easier condominium subletting called deplorable

On July 1st, it will be easier for everyone who lives in a tenant-owned apartment to sublet. However, not everyone is happy with the change
Forssell: You have to draw a line somewhere on teenage deportations
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Forssell: You have to draw a line somewhere on teenage deportations

A measure to address the so-called teenage deportations will be presented shortly. But young people who have already been forced to leave Sweden appear to be excluded
Swedish citizenship should be revocable for dual citizens who seriously harm Sweden's vital interests, Riksdag says
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Swedish citizenship should be revocable for dual citizens who seriously harm Sweden's vital interests, Riksdag says

People with dual citizenship should be able to have their Swedish citizenship revoked if they are convicted of crimes that seriously harm Sweden's vital interests, according to a decision that has now been made by the Riksdag. However, because it involves a constitutional amendment, a second decision is required after the election
Sweden requires residency qualification for child benefit and other support
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Sweden requires residency qualification for child benefit and other support

To receive child benefit and other support, you will be required to have lived in Sweden for a certain period of time. The Riksdag has now decided this
Social Democrats want to cooperate across blocs, even if they win the election
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Social Democrats want to cooperate across blocs, even if they win the election

S leader Magdalena Andersson wants to cooperate across the bloc on several issues after the election, even if she were to secure a majority.
SD MP says party acted wrongly in Riksdag vote
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SD MP says party acted wrongly in Riksdag vote

Sweden Democrats MP Rashid Farivar believes the party made a mistake when it allowed two disqualified members to vote. The opposition welcomes his statement but wants an apology from the Sweden Democrats' leadership
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