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Two tourists flew drones over the Riksdag and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in central Stockholm
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Two tourists flew drones over the Riksdag and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in central Stockholm

L-toppen Lotta Edholm: Not the first time we've been outnumbered
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L-toppen Lotta Edholm: Not the first time we've been outnumbered

The situation for the Liberals is "very serious", but there are no plans at present to change the party's position on the government issue or its leader, the party's second vice-chairwoman, Lotta Edholm, told TT.
When a member of parliament can be removed from office
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When a member of parliament can be removed from office

Katja Nyberg (SD) is under investigation for drunk driving, but has announced that she will remain in parliament. There are situations in which a member of parliament who is convicted of a crime may be forced to leave their seat
Sweden Democrats' deputy party leader disappointed with Trump
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Sweden Democrats' deputy party leader disappointed with Trump

The Sweden Democrats' deputy party leader, Henrik Vinge, praises how the EU and other European countries have stood up to Donald Trump over Greenland. He believes many on the right are disappointed with developments under Trump
Further defections from the Liberal Party
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Further defections from the Liberal Party

The crisis-hit Liberals are now suffering further defections.
Top names in the Liberal Party are quitting as MP Gulan Avci withdraws her candidacy
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Top names in the Liberal Party are quitting as MP Gulan Avci withdraws her candidacy

Liberal MP Gulan Avci announced on X that she is not running for re-election.
SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament
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SD member Katja Nyberg suspected of drug use leaves party, will remain in parliament

SD member Katja Nyberg is leaving the party but will remain in parliament as an independent, against the party's wishes. Earlier in the day the Swedish Transport Agency said Nyberg tested positive for drugs after being stopped by police during the off-season
Poorer Christmas 2025 - more people sought help from Swedish City Missions
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Poorer Christmas 2025 - more people sought help from Swedish City Missions

More people than in previous years sought help from Sweden's city missions over Christmas 2025, the organization said in a press release.
L wants to speed up investigation into age limit for social media
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L wants to speed up investigation into age limit for social media

The Liberals want to speed up the investigation into an age limit for social media. "If it had been alcohol or tobacco, there would have been no doubt that the investigation should be expedited," says party leader Simona Mohamsson
New opinion poll shock for the Liberals - very serious number
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New opinion poll shock for the Liberals - very serious number

The Liberals (L) are shaken by a catastrophic new figure in the opinion polls - a record low of 1. 4 percent
The Speaker of the Riksdag's canceled trip cost 1.5 million kronor
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The Speaker of the Riksdag's canceled trip cost 1.5 million kronor

The Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén, was due to visit the United States last fall and had planned to take the state flight. The trip was cancelled at short notice, but the Swedish Armed Forces still had to pay nearly 1
Centre Party reports Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to the Constitutional Committee (KU)
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Centre Party reports Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to the Constitutional Committee (KU)

The Center Party wants the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee to investigate Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) after the security shortcomings at Lantmäteriet came to light.
The Speaker took a private flight for 660,000 kronor
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The Speaker took a private flight for 660,000 kronor

This summer, the Speaker of the Riksdag, Andreas Norlén, attended the World Conference for Speakers in Geneva on a flight that cost 660,000 kronor, reports DN.
Social Democrats demand protection plan for Swedish economy
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Social Democrats demand protection plan for Swedish economy

The Social Democrats want the government to develop a protection plan for the Swedish economy.
The Liberals want Sweden to be open to borrowing money for the EU's defense
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The Liberals want Sweden to be open to borrowing money for the EU's defense

The Liberals want Sweden to remain open to borrowing money for the EU's defense in the same way it has been for supporting Ukraine.
Landerholm affair reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee again
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Landerholm affair reported to Riksdag's Constitutional Committee again

The Social Democrats have filed a new KU complaint against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) over the Landerholm affair, according to Dagens Nyheter.
Parties called to Foreign Affairs Committee meeting over US threat of increased tariffs against EU countries including Sweden
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Parties called to Foreign Affairs Committee meeting over US threat of increased tariffs against EU countries including Sweden

The Prime Minister is calling the parties in the Riksdag to a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee this week, TT has learned.
More people followed the party leadership debate in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening
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More people followed the party leadership debate in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening

For the first time, a party leadership debate was held in the Riksdag on Wednesday evening so that more voters would have the opportunity to follow it.
Kristersson in the debate: It's getting brighter in Sweden
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Kristersson in the debate: It's getting brighter in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that much is on the right track when it comes to issues ranging from gang crime to the economy. But the opposition points to widening gaps and a darker reality
Åkesson: If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign
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Åkesson: If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign

If SD MP Katja Nyberg is indicted, she must resign. This is what party leader Jimmie Åkesson says
Riksbank examiner: Some weaknesses in monetary policy, calls for exchange rate investigation
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Riksbank examiner: Some weaknesses in monetary policy, calls for exchange rate investigation

External reviewers Professor Morten Ravn and senior researcher Carolyn Wilkins want to see an investigation into the Swedish exchange rate mechanism. They also believe that there have been “certain weaknesses” in the Swedish Central Bank’s monetary policy
Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act
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Moderates want to review the Gender Identity Act

The Moderates want to review the new Gender Identity Act, which makes it easier to change legal gender. The announcement comes after high-profile cases in which biological men have changed their legal gender to women
Defense Committee summoned to consult on continued rearmament
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Defense Committee summoned to consult on continued rearmament

Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) says the government is inviting the parties to join a new defense committee to consult on continued rearmament.
The government wants a new film policy before the election
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The government wants a new film policy before the election

The government wants to push through a new film policy before the elections in September, Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand (M) tells Sveriges Radio's "Kulturnytt".
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