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Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations

The Christian Democrats' leading figure in the European Parliament, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, believes that the Left Party's Lorena Delgado Varas should be punished following the criticized posts on social media. She also questions why the police do not apprehend what she calls "left-wing Nazis" during Palestine demonstrations in Sweden.
Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations

Debate Over Food Price Meeting: Critics Call It Ineffective

The increase in food prices is coming to a halt, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). The opposition is downplaying the government's meeting with the food giants in March as "a coffee break".
Debate Over Food Price Meeting: Critics Call It Ineffective

Left Party MP Daniel Riazat Resigns Amidst Leadership Dispute

The Member of Parliament Daniel Riazat is leaving the Left Party's executive committee. He has called the decision not to let Lorena Delgado Varas represent the Left Party in the Parliament one of the biggest scandals in the party's history.
Left Party MP Daniel Riazat Resigns Amidst Leadership Dispute

AP7 Såfa Outperforms in Premium Pension Returns

The Premium Pension fulfills the set targets for returns. It goes best for those who have not made their own fund choices, the so-called couch potatoes, in the state-managed AP7 Såfa.
AP7 Såfa Outperforms in Premium Pension Returns

Swedish Cement Faces Crucial Court Verdict on Limestone Extraction

Four years ago, Sweden risked a cement shortage. Now a new verdict is coming that can be crucial for Swedish cement.
Swedish Cement Faces Crucial Court Verdict on Limestone Extraction

Jan Björklund Appointed as New Marshal of the Realm

The King has appointed Ambassador Jan Björklund, former party leader of The Liberals, as the new Marshal of the Realm. .
Jan Björklund Appointed as New Marshal of the Realm

Dadgostar Confirms Expulsion of Antisemitism-Accused MP Delgado Varas

The Left Party's antisemitism-accused MP Lorena Delgado Varas must leave her parliamentary seat, says party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. One way or another, it will be enforced.
Dadgostar Confirms Expulsion of Antisemitism-Accused MP Delgado Varas

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

The dispute surrounding the antisemitism-accused Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is problematic for the Left Party, according to political scientist Ulf Bjereld. A divided party has a harder time attracting voters, he says.
Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

Lorena Delgado Varas refuses to leave the Riksdag – despite the Left Party's board urging her to resign after accusations of anti-Semitism. Now, two camps are emerging within the party.
Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want to lower the VAT on basic goods, which party leader Jimmie Åkesson calls a "Sweden Democratic food basket". He also wants to see a national coordinator for repatriation in the near future.
Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods

Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

The Left Party is demanding that Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas resign from her political assignments, following allegations of anti-Semitism. Delgado Varas is refusing.
Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

Government Proposes Bill to Enhance Court Independence and Constitutional Stability

More difficult to change the constitution and more independent courts. These are the proposals in a bill that is now being submitted to the parliament.
Government Proposes Bill to Enhance Court Independence and Constitutional Stability

Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .
Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election

Johan Pehrson is leaving the party leader post for The Liberals – a party that in many ways is facing headwinds. This is what political scientists who TT has spoken to believe.
Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election

Johan Pehrson Steps Down as Leader of The Liberals

Johan Pehrson is leaving as party leader for The Liberals. According to Pehrson, it's time to hand over the torch with a year and a half left until the next election.
Johan Pehrson Steps Down as Leader of The Liberals

Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

USA's President Donald Trump says in an interview with Time that the Ukrainian Crimea, which was occupied and annexed by Russia in 2014, remains Russian. .
Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm Closes Permanently After 20 Years

Now the roulette balls have stopped rolling at Casino Cosmopol and the cards are laid definitively. As of today, all operations are closed in Stockholm.
Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm Closes Permanently After 20 Years

Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

The Social Democrats want to invest over a billion kronor to strengthen Sweden's healthcare preparedness. .
Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

The Government's investigator proposes a new law for future pandemics. It opens up for demands on face masks but not for introducing a total lockdown in Sweden.
New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

Police Seek Power to Force TikTok to Remove Gang Murder Ads

The police want to have the opportunity to force social media giants to remove assignments about gang murders. As long as we see the ads on the digital platforms, we are not doing enough, says national police chief Petra Lundh.
Police Seek Power to Force TikTok to Remove Gang Murder Ads

Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

From June 1, farm sales will be permitted in Sweden. But the Public Health Agency's detailed regulations receive harsh criticism.
Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

Prosecutor Drops Case Against Swedish Left Party's Delgado Varas

Prosecutor declines to initiate preliminary investigation against V-politician Lorena Delgado Varas who has been reported to the police for incitement against a ethnic group, writes SvD. .
Prosecutor Drops Case Against Swedish Left Party's Delgado Varas

Jan Björklund Steps Down as Sweden's Ambassador in Rome

The Liberals' former party leader Jan Björklund is leaving the assignment as Sweden's ambassador in Rome, writes Expressen. .
Jan Björklund Steps Down as Sweden's Ambassador in Rome

Government Seeks Approval for Saab's Jet Sales to Denmark and Peru

Saab has two giant deals in progress. In the spring budget bill, the government is asking the parliament for authorization to approve the sale of reconnaissance and fighter jets to Denmark and Peru, reports Dagens Industri.
Government Seeks Approval for Saab's Jet Sales to Denmark and Peru
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