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Reduced snuff tax – more expensive to smoke
It will be cheaper to snuff from and including this autumn. It is clear since the Riksdag has voted for the proposal to reduce the snuff tax by 20 per cent.
Military Agreement with USA Approved by Parliament
Sweden's disputed military agreement with the USA has been approved by the Riksdag after a long debate. There is a common interest in getting the agreement in place as quickly as possible, says Defence Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).
The State's Finances Plummet This Year
The public sector's finances are deteriorating by 43 billion kronor this year. The deficit is estimated to land at 80 billion kronor, according to a new forecast from the National Financial Management Authority (ESV).
Parliament to Vote on Controversial Military Agreement
American military is to get access to Swedish bases across the country. Today, the Riksdag is expected to approve the controversial DCA agreement.
Anger over Noury's release
The news that lifer Hamid Noury has been released sparks outrage. We think it's bloody ridiculous, says lawyer Kenneth Lewis, who was a plaintiff's assistant during the trial against Hamid Noury.
Debacle for the People's List – Catastrophe for Nuance
The EU election did not turn out as any of the small parties had hoped. The People's List collapsed, Nyans imploded and Gudrun Schyman's climate party saw no smoke of it.
Police dismantle tent camp near parliament
Palestine activists set up a tent camp on Friday near the parliament – and demanded that the government impose sanctions against Israel. The camp was dismantled by police in the afternoon.
Kills the nuclear weapons debate in Sweden
The Social Democrats have got a new wording on nuclear weapons on Swedish soil due to the DCA agreement with the USA. But it does not calm the Left Party.
Dark times for the Christian Democrats and the Liberals: "Artificial respiration is needed"
The Christian Democrats and Liberals cleared the threshold with a good margin in the EU election. In the SCB's party sympathy survey for the Riksdag, both are far below.
Disaster figure for KD - support halved
Labour and Christian Democrats fall below the parliamentary threshold in SCB's latest measurement of party sympathies – and support for Christian Democrats has almost halved since the election. Both parties are primarily losing to their government coalition partner, the Moderates.
Parliament: Strengthen the Right to Support for the Blind
Parliament urges the government to review how the right to accompaniment can be strengthened for people with visual impairments. .
Higher Salary for Kristersson
The Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, and the government's 23 ministers are to receive increased salaries, following a decision from the Ministerial Remuneration Committee. Kristersson's new salary will be 198,000 kronor.
Social Democrats report Bohlin - S wants to see the cards on the table
The Social Democrats are reporting the Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU). .
SD backs down on demands to split up Transport Agency
The Sweden Democrats have been one of the strongest critics of the Transport Administration and wanted to see a split into a road agency and a rail agency. Now SD has dropped the demand.
He replaces SD's David Lång
Mats Hellhoff, 70, replaces SD member David Lång in the Riksdag, reports [Expressen](https://www. expressen.
SD's David Lång is leaving – after racist song
The Sweden Democrats' David Lång is leaving his parliamentary assignment, the party announces. This after having sung a song with a racist message at the EU election wake.
Decreased participation in the EU election
Participation declined in this year's election to the EU Parliament. Almost half of all eligible Swedish voters did not go to the polling stations.
Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign
EU Commissioner became a cold shower for the Sweden Democrats who appear to be on course to only become the fourth largest party. The Liberals appear to be on course to scrape through in the European Parliament.
Small parties under pressure: Can strike against party leaders
It looks scary out for the Liberals, Christian Democrats and the Centre Party in the ongoing election. If they miss the EU Parliament, it could have big consequences at home, not least for the party leaders.
Hans Blix: Wait with the decision on US bases
A thorough public discussion is needed before the DCA agreement on defense cooperation between the US and Sweden is approved by the Riksdag. This is believed by Hans Blix, among others, former Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General, in a debate article in Svenska Dagbladet.
Swedish fighter jet to patrol over the Baltic
The Government has given the green light to the Swedish Armed Forces to contribute with Swedish air force to NATO's air surveillance. .
Lövin's criticism of the government: "Misleading"
The government was grossly misleading in its presentation of its marine environment proposal, which is intended to protect fish stocks. Former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (MP) believes this.
Finnish police to be allowed to intervene in northern Sweden
Police from Finland will be allowed to intervene against criminals on Swedish soil. This may become relevant in cases of serious crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery, in situations where Swedish police cannot reach the scene in time.
The Defense says yes to new initiatives
The Defense Forces are clear with a new expanded budget proposal. This means a significant strengthening of our defense capability, says Defense Director General Mikael Granholm.
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