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Johan Forssell Addresses Son's Far-Right Ties, Stays as Migration Minister
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Johan Forssell Addresses Son's Far-Right Ties, Stays as Migration Minister

Minister for Migration Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party) is now speaking out about his son who, according to the newspaper Expo, has connections to a right-wing extremist environment. As a dad, you get shocked, you get horrified
Professor Criticizes New Law Restricting Verbal Anger
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Professor Criticizes New Law Restricting Verbal Anger

From July 2 this year, it is punishable to insult, for example, police officers and social secretaries. A restriction of freedom of speech, believes Professor Joakim Nergelius
Social Democrats Propose Expanding National Vaccination Program
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Social Democrats Propose Expanding National Vaccination Program

The Social Democrats want to expand the number of vaccines included in the national vaccination programs. We see a need for a change and a reform, says Lena Hallengren, the party's group leader in the parliament
New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden
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New Law Eases Legal Gender Change Process in Sweden

From today, it will be easier to change legal gender with the new gender affiliation law. The law has been preceded by several years of turbulent debate and discord within the parliamentary parties where The Moderate Party and The Liberals finally outvoted their government partner The Christian Democrats
Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden
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Investigator Finds No Need for National Begging Ban in Sweden

The government's investigator does not see that a national begging ban is needed. The Moderate Party and Sweden Democrats have previously demanded such a ban – and for SD, that line remains
Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment
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Rising Costs May Offset Sweden's Record Defense Investment

Sweden will invest a record amount in its defense in the coming years. But there is a risk that the increases will be eaten up by higher prices, warns the Swedish Armed Forces' chief of operations
Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister
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Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson will become Minister of Education, but will also take care of integration issues. I understand that it will be tough, she says
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate
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Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

The Social Democrat and former Minister for Social Affairs Annika Strandhäll has decided to leave politics. Strandhäll has over the years been one of the party's most combative politicians, and her statements in social media have often led to heated debates and criticism
Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden
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Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden

NATO countries are in agreement. The requirement of 2 percent of GDP is increased to 5 percent
Former Minister Annika Åhnberg Passes Away at 75
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Former Minister Annika Åhnberg Passes Away at 75

Mats Persson Rejoins Swedish Parliament After Ministerial Role
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Mats Persson Rejoins Swedish Parliament After Ministerial Role

Sweden's Labour Minister Mats Persson Announces Resignation
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Sweden's Labour Minister Mats Persson Announces Resignation

Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals) is leaving, he says to TT. I have been in national politics for ten years and feel that it is time to do something else in life
Åkesson Supports US Military Actions in Iran for Regime Change
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Åkesson Supports US Military Actions in Iran for Regime Change

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson thinks that it is basically good that the US has intervened militarily in Iran and would like to see the regime fall. Continuing to strike out leaders of this Islamic regime is an effective way to bring about a change, he says
Proposed Law Could Indefinitely Detain Repeat Offenders in Sweden
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Proposed Law Could Indefinitely Detain Repeat Offenders in Sweden

A change in the law is on its way to be able to lock up repeat offenders like Nytorgsmannen for an indefinite period. But the law did not come into effect in time to apply in his case
Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance
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Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

The nominating committee presents Simona Mohamsson as a candidate to take over the party leader role for The Liberals. After several heavy names are said to have declined, the 30-year-old is faced with a major challenge
Sweden's Unified Defense Strategy Highlights Unique Consensus
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Sweden's Unified Defense Strategy Highlights Unique Consensus

Sweden stands out as a country in Europe when it comes to the unified effort to strengthen the defense, according to Kjell Engelbrekt, political scientist at the National Defense College. It is a strength in a defense context, he says to TT
Stock Market Closes Down as Stora Enso Shares Surge
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Stock Market Closes Down as Stora Enso Shares Surge

The Stockholm stock exchange enters the Midsummer weekend on a minus. The stock exchange was traded with slight declines and at closing the broad OMXS fell back 0,6 percent
Simona Mohamsson Set to Lead The Liberals Amid Party Challenges
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Simona Mohamsson Set to Lead The Liberals Amid Party Challenges

For a couple of months ago, she became surprisingly party secretary in The Liberals. Now Simona Mohamsson is proposed to become new party leader
Nina Larsson Not Seeking Liberal Party Leadership
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Nina Larsson Not Seeking Liberal Party Leadership

Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson is one of those who is pointed out as a possible new party leader for The Liberals. It is not current, she says
Swedish Parties Unite for Historic Defense Investment Agreement
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Swedish Parties Unite for Historic Defense Investment Agreement

All parties in the Riksdag support a historic buildup of the Swedish defense, according to SVT.
Swedish Parliament Approves Ten-Year Primary School Starting 2028
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Swedish Parliament Approves Ten-Year Primary School Starting 2028

Today, Wednesday, the parliament has passed the decision to extend primary school by one year so that it becomes ten-year. But how will it be done? What are the arguments for and what are the objections?
Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority
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Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget.
Princess Ines Baptized at Drottningholm with Royal Family in Attendance
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Princess Ines Baptized at Drottningholm with Royal Family in Attendance

It became an occasionally lively event when Prince Carl Philip's and Princess Sofia's daughter Ines was baptized, eagerly cheered on by her three big brothers, princes Alexander, Gabriel and Julian and a whole bunch of cousins.
Proposed Bill: Sweden to Enforce Stricter IT Security Standards
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Proposed Bill: Sweden to Enforce Stricter IT Security Standards

The requirements for cyber security should be raised for more actors and companies in Sweden, according to a law proposal that the government has decided on. Those who fail to meet the requirements may be forced to pay fines
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