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The Riksdag approves new indefinite sentence of safe custody
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The Riksdag approves new indefinite sentence of safe custody

The Riksdag approves the new indefinite sentence of safe custody.
Gang leaders can then have their citizenship revoked
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Gang leaders can then have their citizenship revoked

Gang members should be able to have their Swedish citizenship revoked if they commit crimes such as murder, aggravated extortion and kidnapping, government investigators propose. "For us, it is obvious that Sweden should not be a haven for gang members," said Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M)
Former Liberal leader Birgitta Ohlsson joins the Center Party
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Former Liberal leader Birgitta Ohlsson joins the Center Party

Former Liberal leader Birgitta Ohlsson is running for the Center Party in the autumn elections. She reacted with sadness after the Liberals on Friday opened the door to governing with the Sweden Democrats (SD)
Expert on the Liberals' time pressure says it looks difficult
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Expert on the Liberals' time pressure says it looks difficult

The Liberals are now putting everything into attracting supporters. But there is a rush to raise their poll numbers to prevent voters from seeing their vote as wasted
Green Party MP: Then we will bring down Magdalena Andersson's Social Democratic government
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Green Party MP: Then we will bring down Magdalena Andersson's Social Democratic government

The Green Party will not accept a solely Social Democratic government. The party is prepared to bring down Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson if it is not part of her government, spokesman Daniel Helldén tells SvD
Kristersson: Free to submit a new application, but young people with final deportation orders must leave
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Kristersson: Free to submit a new application, but young people with final deportation orders must leave

Young people who have already received deportation orders are not covered by the government's solution or by the Swedish Migration Agency's pause. Anyone is free to submit a new application, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France
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Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France

The government is preparing the team that will initiate an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence with France. This is an extensive process, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says
Demand to stop all teenage expulsions rejected by one vote in Riksdag
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Demand to stop all teenage expulsions rejected by one vote in Riksdag

A motion from the Green Party and the Left Party to immediately stop all expulsions of teenagers was voted down in the Riksdag. The proposal was defeated by one vote - 148 to 147
Argument over maternity care - Social Democrats demand more money
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Argument over maternity care - Social Democrats demand more money

There has been a full-blown political row over maternity care since staff at the maternity hospital in Malmö raised the alarm about how austerity measures are affecting their working situation. Now the Social Democrats are demanding that the government, as the party puts it, restore 600 million kronor to care for newborns and their mothers
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson not worried about inflation
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson not worried about inflation

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) does not believe that the war in the Middle East will lead to rampant inflation.
International Women's Day: How Equal Is Sweden
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International Women's Day: How Equal Is Sweden

The majority of Swedes see gender equality as a societal gain, but the gap between men and women remains large in many areas. While political representation is approaching balance, men continue to have an income advantage - and women remain more vulnerable to violence in intimate relationships
We are denied the right to question Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
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We are denied the right to question Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson

The government parties and the Sweden Democrats (SD) are denying the opposition the chance to question Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) over two high-profile cases - aid money to the prime minister in Somalia and security deficiencies at Lantmäteriet. The KU's opportunities to scrutinize power are being called into question, says KU chair Jennie Nilsson (S)
Swedish minister: Gender equality under attack
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Swedish minister: Gender equality under attack

According to Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson (L), the internet is flooded with hatred and threats against women and platforms are doing far too little. At the UN Women's Summit in New York, she wants to make contact with other countries to increase pressure
Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying
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Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying

The government and the Social Democrats disagree over initiating a dialogue with France on nuclear weapons. "I think there is a worrying swing to the left on this issue," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Mortgage ceiling will soon be raised to benefit young people
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Mortgage ceiling will soon be raised to benefit young people

New rules should make it easier for young first-time buyers to borrow. They could also lead to more expensive housing
Riksdag cancels Cyprus trip over canceled flights, airspace restrictions and general security situation
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Riksdag cancels Cyprus trip over canceled flights, airspace restrictions and general security situation

Thedéen: Protracted war could push up inflation
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Thedéen: Protracted war could push up inflation

The dramatic developments since the US and Israel attacked Iran over the weekend could hit growth and push up inflation, warns Riksbank Governor Erik Thedéen.
Student threw a banana at the Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén, during a lecture at a high school in Norrköping
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Student threw a banana at the Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén, during a lecture at a high school in Norrköping

A student threw a banana at the Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén, during a lecture at a high school in Norrköping, NT reports.
The Swedish Tax Agency apologizes for bogus registrations at summer cottages
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The Swedish Tax Agency apologizes for bogus registrations at summer cottages

For almost four years, Ulla-Lena Lindqvist has been struggling to get help with a large number of strangers being registered at her summer cottage. Now the Swedish Tax Agency has apologized and removed the fake registrations
Riksdag refuses to release electricity bottleneck fees to EU
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Riksdag refuses to release electricity bottleneck fees to EU

It is proposed that the Riksdag vote against allowing billions of Swedish kronor in so-called "bottleneck fees", paid by electricity customers, to be used for EU projects in electricity production and transmission.
Migration Minister Johan Forssell wants to find a solution for teenage deportations this year
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Migration Minister Johan Forssell wants to find a solution for teenage deportations this year

Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) wants to find a solution to teenage deportations that will take effect this year. "I never said 2027
Punishments more severe than fines should lead to deportation
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Punishments more severe than fines should lead to deportation

All foreign criminals sentenced to penalties more severe than a fine will, as a general rule, also be deported. The government expects the number of deportations of criminals to increase sixfold
Swedish Legislative Council says emergency plan for new prisons is democratic deviation
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Swedish Legislative Council says emergency plan for new prisons is democratic deviation

The government's proposal to quickly create thousands of new prison places goes beyond normal democratic processes, the Swedish Legal Council says. The consequences have not been investigated and cannot be assessed, the council's lawyers say
Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help
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Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help

For almost four years, the address of Ulla-Lena Lindqvist's summer cottage has been hijacked by many strangers. She continues to appeal for help, but the authorities seem helpless
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