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Three Suspects After Tomato Attack in Parliament

Two women and one man are suspected of having been involved in the tomato attack against the Foreign Minister last week. They have been served suspicion of crime, says preliminary investigation leader Josefine Loob to TT.

Three Suspects After Tomato Attack in Parliament

Earning 100,000 per month – still receives parliamentary salary

Sweden's ambassador to the USA, Urban Ahlin, has a salary of over 100,000 kronor per month. Despite this, he simultaneously receives compensation from the state through the income guarantee from the parliament, writes [Aftonbladet](https://www.

Earning 100,000 per month – still receives parliamentary salary

Extra Meeting After the Attack: "Discussed Security"

The party leaders of the Riksdag have had a meeting today about the tomato attack against the Foreign Minister in the Riksdag last week. "I have discussed issues concerning security in the Riksdag with the party leaders today", says Speaker Andreas Norlén to TT.

Extra Meeting After the Attack: "Discussed Security"

This is how Sweden will contribute to NATO's defense

Sweden will contribute with forces to NATO both on land, at sea, and in the air next year, the government announces. This is a historic decision.

This is how Sweden will contribute to NATO's defense

Åkesson on the wedding guest: "Didn't know about"

One of the guests at Jimmie Åkesson's (SD) wedding last weekend is the leader of a local motorcycle club that, according to Expressen, has been identified as part of the criminal environment in Sweden. "An honest mistake", Åkesson comments now on X.

Åkesson on the wedding guest: "Didn't know about"

Members of Parliament submitted motions prolifically

This year, Sweden's Riksdag politicians chose to submit 3,178 motions – which is more than the last two years. However, very few of them lead to law or regulatory changes, most are set aside.

Members of Parliament submitted motions prolifically

Security Chief: There is Reason for Self-Criticism

After the attack directed at the Foreign Minister during a debate in the parliament, the security work will be reviewed. There is always reason to be self-critical, says the parliament's security chief Niklas Åström, who still claims that the security is good in the parliament building.

Security Chief: There is Reason for Self-Criticism

Stenergard on the attack: Very unpleasant

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had tomatoes thrown at her during a debate in the parliament's chamber. It was a very unpleasant situation, she says to TT.

Stenergard on the attack: Very unpleasant

The Green Party wants to label Israeli settlers as terrorists

The Green Party wants violent Israeli settlers on the West Bank to be classified as terrorists if they operate on Palestinian territory, writes Aftonbladet. > The settlers use violence to intimidate the Palestinian population.

The Green Party wants to label Israeli settlers as terrorists

The Government Says No to New Speed Cameras

The Swedish Transport Administration wants to start measuring speed between speed cameras. This could, according to the authority, save seven lives per year.

The Government Says No to New Speed Cameras

The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

Parties participating in Palestine demonstrations must take responsibility for individuals who vandalize, says The Moderate Party's party secretary Karin Enström after the tomato attack on the foreign minister in parliament. Speaker Andreas Norlén calls the incident antidemocratic.

The Speaker: Throwing tomatoes is directly antidemocratic

The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) had to flee a debate in the Riksdag. A bag of tomatoes and onions was thrown from the stands and landed a few meters from her.

The Minister Fled the Tomato Attack - Three Released

Damages Everyday Life for Ordinary People

The opposition is critical of the infrastructure bill. Too little money is being allocated to the railway, according to the parties.

Damages Everyday Life for Ordinary People

The Social Democrats want to finance more teachers in the classroom

The Social Democrats propose three billion directed towards investments in more teachers in primary education. The goal is to finance an additional teacher in each classroom in year one, according to Åsa Westlund (S), education policy spokesperson.

The Social Democrats want to finance more teachers in the classroom

The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

Anna Kinberg Batra was fired as county governor, but keeps her salary for five years. At her new workplace, there are already five director-generals who have also lost their jobs.

The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

The Minister Niklas Wykman on S-Lotteries: "Filled with Their Millions"

Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) directs sharp criticism towards the Social Democrats' lottery sales in a special debate in the parliament. Lena Hallengren seems so filled with the millions that are pouring into her party's coffers that she cannot see the desperation that exists among many elderly, he says.

The Minister Niklas Wykman on S-Lotteries: "Filled with Their Millions"

C and the Green Party want a committee for a new grading system

The Centre Party and the Green Party want the government to appoint a parliamentary committee to achieve broad support for how Sweden's grading system should be reformed. .

C and the Green Party want a committee for a new grading system

National ban on begging to be investigated

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are moving forward with the Tidö Agreement on begging ban. An investigator will present proposals that entail banning begging on a national level.

National ban on begging to be investigated

The King about Estonia: Important that we remember

Today, Sweden remembers the fateful night of September 28, 1994, when the passenger ferry Estonia took 852 people down to the depths. — Today, 30 years have passed, but it still feels so close, says King Carl XVI Gustaf at a memorial ceremony at Djurgården.

The King about Estonia: Important that we remember

Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

Less than two years after taking office as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra is forced to resign, following sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. It is not the first time that a storm is brewing around the former M leader.

Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority

Chief Prosecutor Lise Tamm becomes the new Director-General of the Equality Ombudsman. .

Chief Prosecutor Takes Over Criticized Authority

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

Sweden has once again said yes to the controversial EU legislative proposal "chat control". But the road to a finished law is still long and uncertain.

New Swedish yes to "chat control"

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

The Government has continued confidence in Governor Anna Kinberg Batra, who has received harsh criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Social Democrat Ida Karkiainen reacts even more strongly to Kinberg Batra's intention to stay on.

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

Kristersson on Jomshof: "No opinion"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says he has no opinion on Richard Jomshof returning to the Riksdag's Justice Committee. The Social Democrats and the Green Party, on the other hand, stand firm that Jomshof is unfit as chairman.

Kristersson on Jomshof: "No opinion"