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Fredrik Reinfeldt's Bust Unveiled in Parliament

Fredrik Reinfeldt has been bust in the Swedish Parliament in Stockholm. The 59-year-old was Prime Minister over two terms (2006-2014) and led the alliance government as the leader of The Moderate Party.

Fredrik Reinfeldt's Bust Unveiled in Parliament

Drag Queen Inga Tvivel reads Fairy Tales in Parliament

Drag show artist Inga Tvivel, alias Jan Ericson from the theater group Among Dragons and Drag Queens, performed today the specially written "The Tale of Hatred & Threats" in the Swedish Parliament's first chamber hall. The cross-party seminar, where all Swedish Parliament parties were represented, was held due to the hostile reactions that drag artists have faced during storytelling sessions for children at libraries around the country.

Drag Queen Inga Tvivel reads Fairy Tales in Parliament

Drag Story Hour in Parliament - "Criticism of the Sweden Democrats"

When the liberal Jan Jönsson invites to a seminar on fairy tale hours with drag show artists in the parliament, it is with a clear edge. It is a marking and a criticism against the Sweden Democrats, he says.

Drag Story Hour in Parliament - "Criticism of the Sweden Democrats"

The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

The government is changing the goal of tobacco policy from "reduced tobacco use" to "reduced medical and social harm" caused by tobacco and nicotine products. The decision is met with strong criticism.

The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

The Culture Budget is Slagged: "Devastating Dismantling"

Scandals, cold showers, and devastating dismantling. This is how the opposition and cultural representatives describe the government's cultural budget for next year.

The Culture Budget is Slagged: "Devastating Dismantling"

Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism

When the UN General Assembly voted on the demand that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian areas should cease within twelve months, Sweden abstained from voting. The decision is being criticized by the opposition.

Sweden abstained from UN vote on Israel – faces criticism

The Royal Court to Receive More Funding Next Year

The Royal Court and State gets an increased allocation of 27 million kronor in next year's budget, according to sources for [Sveriges Radio's Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/kallor-mer-pengar-till-kungahuset).

The Royal Court to Receive More Funding Next Year

Andersson on the lottery scandal: "Will clean house"

Party leader Magdalena Andersson (S) comments for the first time on the harsh criticism against the party's lottery sales. The party has acted when it became aware of the sales methods, she says.

Andersson on the lottery scandal: "Will clean house"

Opinion Slump – but History Speaks in Favor of the Government

Half-time for the government and Ulf Kristersson, and the opinion wind is blowing in the wrong direction. But there are factors that speak in favor of the sitting government in the parliamentary election in two years.

Opinion Slump – but History Speaks in Favor of the Government

Slipped past the palace guards – sat in the silver throne

A visitor to Stockholm Palace managed to get past guards and barriers and all the way to one of the palace's most valuable objects, the so-called silver throne, reports Expressen. .

Slipped past the palace guards – sat in the silver throne

They demand that Jomshof should not return

Richard Jomshof (SD) was directly unfit as chairman of the Justice Committee and his time in the post has harmed Sweden, according to Ardalan Shekarabi (S), vice chairman of the committee. The Prime Minister has a direct responsibility for him sitting there and for ensuring that he does not return to the post.

They demand that Jomshof should not return

Jomshof steps aside – suspected of crime

The Chairman of the Justice Committee, Richard Jomshof (SD), will be charged with suspicion of agitation against a ethnic group. He will now temporarily step down from the chairmanship.

Jomshof steps aside – suspected of crime

SD: Stop to tougher sickness rules

The proposals presented by the government's insurance inquiry in April this year have been rejected by the Sweden Democrats – and will not be implemented, according to the party, [reports Arbetet. ](https://arbetet.

SD: Stop to tougher sickness rules

S pauses telephone sales of party lotteries

The Social Democrats are temporarily stopping telemarketing sales of party lottery tickets following Dagens Nyheter's exposé that they are being sold using dirty methods from Barcelona. Naturally, the assignment has not been to sell lottery tickets at any price, says group leader Lena Hallengren (S).

S pauses telephone sales of party lotteries

Pen Trolls and Bickering – Debates We Remember

Today, the first party leader debate of the autumn is being held in the Riksdag. Few debates linger in the memory, but TT has gathered a few that have done so.

Pen Trolls and Bickering – Debates We Remember

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

Kristersson: There will be two new ministers

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says that he will present two new ministers in connection with the government declaration. I'm incredibly psyched for the second half, he says.

Kristersson: There will be two new ministers

Paving the way to give Gripen to Ukraine

The Government has finalized a new military support package to Ukraine worth 4. 6 billion kronor.

Paving the way to give Gripen to Ukraine

Wiretap Children Under 15 Years Old

The Social Democrats say that society is in an acute national crisis as brutal violence is affecting younger and younger ages. The Social Democrats propose that children under 15 years of age can be subject to secret coercive measures.

Wiretap Children Under 15 Years Old

Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

The Government is taking new steps towards a dental care reform and is allocating 3. 4 billion kronor in the budget.

Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

Travel deductions increased by six billion kronor

The deductions for travel to and from work increased by over six billion kronor to nearly 30 billion in 2023 compared to 2022, reports [Ekot](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/reseavdragen-okar-manga-bilister-far-tillbaka-mer-pa-skatten).

Travel deductions increased by six billion kronor

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) denies that a rift has arisen between him and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and that this would have led to his resignation. He avoids answering whether he was offered the job as EU Commissioner.

Billström denies rift: Good relationship

They can take over after Billström

Minister for Migration Maria Malmer Stenergard and Minister for International Development Cooperation Johan Forssell are among the names mentioned first in speculations about who will take over after party colleague Tobias Billström (The Moderate Party) as Foreign Minister. .

They can take over after Billström

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors

Foreign Minister Tobias Billström (M) announced on Wednesday that he is resigning and leaving politics in connection with the opening of the Riksdag next week. .

Kristersson: Has Done His Military Service with Honors