More stores in Sweden will be able to accept cash from July 1, 2026
The Riksdag has decided that grocery stores, pharmacies, and banks will be able to accept cash more widely.
Swedish politics
Sweden Democrats want to increase funding for Sami culture
The Sweden Democrats want to allocate more money to strengthen Sami culture. "Our view is that there is great value in the survival of the Sami language, or the various Sami dialects," says deputy party leader Henrik Vinge.
Sweden
Svantesson defends the support as temporary and targeted
The government's billion SEK support for households and businesses has been criticized by leading economists and called "election pork" by the opposition. However, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) defends the large loans.
Business
Police will be allowed to use AI for real-time facial recognition
The Riksdag has decided that police will be allowed to use AI for real-time facial recognition.
Swedish politics
Principle of openness introduced for independent schools
The Riksdag has decided that the principle of openness shall also apply to independent schools.
Swedish politics
SD member stuck in the US misses Riksdag vote
Sweden Democrats MP Patrick Reslow is stuck in the United States and therefore cannot participate in today's votes in the Riksdag.
Swedish politics
Criticism of easier condominium subletting called deplorable
On July 1st, it will be easier for everyone who lives in a tenant-owned apartment to sublet. However, not everyone is happy with the change. "This is sad," says HSB chairman Johan Nyhus.
Business
Forssell: You have to draw a line somewhere on teenage deportations
A measure to address the so-called teenage deportations will be presented shortly. But young people who have already been forced to leave Sweden appear to be excluded.
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