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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
Åkesson on Sweden Democrats flyers in Hylte, Halland: truly inappropriate
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Åkesson on Sweden Democrats flyers in Hylte, Halland: truly inappropriate

A flyer distributed locally by the Sweden Democrats in Hylte, Halland, is described by party leader Jimmie Åkesson as "genuinely inappropriate".
Reconciliation dispute continues - committee rejects re-vote
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Reconciliation dispute continues - committee rejects re-vote

The Tidö parties say no to a proposal to retake the vote that triggered the balance-of-power chaos in the Riksdag. The Riksdag majority was cheated out of that vote by the Sweden Democrats (SD)
Trial of former Sweden Democrats member Katja Nyberg set for September 21
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Trial of former Sweden Democrats member Katja Nyberg set for September 21

The trial of former SD member Katja Nyberg will be held on September 21, Nacka District Court announced.
SD open to stopping teenage deportations
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SD open to stopping teenage deportations

SD is opening up the possibility that young people who have already received deportation orders may also be allowed to stay in Sweden, reports SVT Nyheter. The announcement comes after M opened up on the issue at the end of last week - and KD is also following suit
Demands resignation after SD's social services flyer
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Demands resignation after SD's social services flyer

SD in Halland handed out a flyer with the message "Stop social services from taking care of your children. " The flyer was withdrawn, but several parties are demanding the resignation of its initiator, Stina Isaksson (SD)
Swedish furniture designer Åke Axelsson dies at 94
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Swedish furniture designer Åke Axelsson dies at 94

Interior architect and furniture designer Åke Axelsson has died at the age of 94, Dagens Nyheter reports.
Katja Nyberg charged - traces of cocaine and ecstasy found
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Katja Nyberg charged - traces of cocaine and ecstasy found

Former SD member Katja Nyberg is charged with aggravated driving under the influence, drunk driving, minor drug offenses, and possession of drugs. In addition to cocaine, a hair analysis showed traces of ecstasy and amphetamine, according to the prosecutor
SD leader ready to become foreign minister
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SD leader ready to become foreign minister

"If the Tidö parties win the election, SD may claim the important post of foreign minister. I am, of course, open to that if the question is asked," said SD spokesman Aron Emilsson
More bars expected in Sweden - green light today
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More bars expected in Sweden - green light today

More and different types of bars are expected once pubs no longer need a kitchen to serve alcohol on June 1. This is expected to open the door to beach bars, wine bars and the occasional beer garden
The warning about the clearing chaos in the Riksdag - it could take years
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The warning about the clearing chaos in the Riksdag - it could take years

The clearing chaos in the Riksdag continues - and may take time to resolve, warns Moderate Party group leader Mattias Karlsson. He describes the tone as tense
Employers are furious, they want exceptions in the wage floor
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Employers are furious, they want exceptions in the wage floor

From June 1, a minimum monthly salary of SEK 33,390 will apply to labor immigrants. The government is to draw up an exemption list
Government wins vote after set-off chaos
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Government wins vote after set-off chaos

The government managed to win its first uncertain vote since the earlier chaos. The vote on a simpler way to approve new nuclear power plants ended 175–173 in the government's favor
The Liberals identified as a source of uncertainty in future votes
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The Liberals identified as a source of uncertainty in future votes

The Liberals' parliamentary group is being cited as a source of uncertainty in future votes. It could create problems for the government in getting its policies through parliament
Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday
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Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday

The chaos in the Riksdag continues after the party group leaders failed to reach an agreement at today's meeting with the Speaker. The group leaders will meet again on Thursday morning
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