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MP demands vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements be retaken after SD accused of cheating
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MP demands vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements be retaken after SD accused of cheating

The Green Party is demanding that the vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements be retaken. The vote received a lot of attention after the SD was accused of cheating by calling in two disqualified members to win
Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6
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Sweden set to get new civilian foreign intelligence service similar to MI6

Sweden is set to get a new civilian foreign intelligence service, which will complement the military intelligence service. Officials hope it will provide a clearer picture of the threats to Sweden
SD wants to include so-called political savages in new compensation system
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SD wants to include so-called political savages in new compensation system

The Sweden Democrats' group leader, Linda Lindberg, believes the Riksdag should introduce a new set-off system that would include the so-called "political savages," Ekot reports.
Sweden Democrats' allegations of bought votes are rejected
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Sweden Democrats' allegations of bought votes are rejected

The Green Party has not "bought" votes from the Sweden Democrats in the Riksdag. This is what both the MP and the Sweden Democrats say after SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's claim in Sunday's party leadership debate
After defections, Sveriges Radio cancels party leadership debate
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After defections, Sveriges Radio cancels party leadership debate

Several party leaders have withdrawn from Sveriges Radio's debate scheduled for Wednesday following the chaos in the Riksdag. The program is now being canceled, according to Ekot
Speaker Andreas Norlén calls Riksdag group leaders to extraordinary meeting over set-off system dispute
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Speaker Andreas Norlén calls Riksdag group leaders to extraordinary meeting over set-off system dispute

Speaker Andreas Norlén has called the Riksdag's group leaders to an extraordinary meeting amid a dispute over the set-off system.
Kristersson: No revote after equalizer chaos in citizenship vote
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Kristersson: No revote after equalizer chaos in citizenship vote

The controversial parliamentary vote on citizenship - where a move by the Sweden Democrats caused the set-off system to fall - stands. "We have submitted our proposal and we stand by it, of course," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Åkesson: I will attend votes when I need to
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Åkesson: I will attend votes when I need to

Jimmie Åkesson has had the highest number of absences from parliamentary votes of all members since the 2022 election. But following the settlement dispute, the leader of the Sweden Democrats must appear in parliament next week
After the voting chaos - all members must be present in the Riksdag
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After the voting chaos - all members must be present in the Riksdag

No travel, no sick leave. The reconciliation dispute means all members must be present in the Riksdag next week
How the new Swedish citizenship requirements work
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How the new Swedish citizenship requirements work

Many of the approximately 100,000 people waiting for a decision on their Swedish citizenship applications have been waiting for several years. The Riksdag's controversial vote on Wednesday means that stricter citizenship requirements, effective June 6, will also apply to them
Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken
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Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken

Both the Left Party and the Social Democrats are demanding answers and measures after the Sweden Democrats' "voting coup" in the Riksdag. It will be a Riksdag decided by lottery with an extra plus, says Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson on TV: Who is Brad Pitt?
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Magdalena Andersson on TV: Who is Brad Pitt?

"So, who is Brad Pitt?" - Magdalena Andersson reveals limited knowledge of popular culture when it's her turn on "The Prejudice Show" on SVT.
Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through
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Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through

If the fight over the balance sheet in the Riksdag continues, the Tidö parties may find it more difficult to get major reforms through before the election. "I will vote according to my own judgment," says SD maverick Elsa Widding to SVT
Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting
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Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting

The Riksdag's clearing system has collapsed after the Sweden Democrats' "foul play," the opposition claims. The Moderates agree
The voice brawl: Sweden Democrats' breach is an extremely strong threat to the 100-year voting system
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The voice brawl: Sweden Democrats' breach is an extremely strong threat to the 100-year voting system

The SD's violation of parliamentary practice could have major consequences. It is doubtful whether the voting system - which has been in place for 100 years - will continue to function, according to Marie Demker, professor of political science
SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements
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SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements

The opposition accuses the Sweden Democrats (SD) of deliberately abusing the Riksdag's pairing system during a vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements. "The people have voted for the Tidö majority," the SD group leader wrote in a comment
Swedish citizenship requirements tightened without transitional rules
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Swedish citizenship requirements tightened without transitional rules

Requirements for obtaining Swedish citizenship will be tightened from June 6, even for those who have already applied. The opposition's demand for transitional rules was voted down in the Riksdag
MP: Give double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms
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MP: Give double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms

The Green Party wants to double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms. The party is outlining a new mining tax that will benefit local communities
Svantesson: Social Democrats turning a blind eye to tax increases
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Svantesson: Social Democrats turning a blind eye to tax increases

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) believes that the Social Democrats (S) are turning a blind eye to tax increases.
Government to invest 400 million in Malmbanan railway
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Government to invest 400 million in Malmbanan railway

The government has decided to invest 400 million to increase capacity on the Malmbanan railway. The investment is part of the new infrastructure plan
Kristersson: Government Offices were late with Landerholm documents
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Kristersson: Government Offices were late with Landerholm documents

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said the Government Offices should have released documents in the Landerholm affair more quickly. "We take this issue very seriously," he said at a KU hearing
Formally leaves V - becomes new independent MP in the Riksdag
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Formally leaves V - becomes new independent MP in the Riksdag

Malcolm Momodou Jallow has formally requested to leave the Left Party and thus become an independent, reports Expressen.
The Liberals are looking for 100,000 voters ahead of the autumn elections
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The Liberals are looking for 100,000 voters ahead of the autumn elections

The Liberals are looking for many voters in order to stay in parliament in the autumn elections. The party hopes that people who want a party focused solely on schools will switch sides
Introductory course for practice driving discontinued
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Introductory course for practice driving discontinued

The requirement to take an introductory course to start practicing driving for a B driving license will be removed. The Riksdag passed the amendment on Wednesday
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