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Dadgostar Confirms Expulsion of Antisemitism-Accused MP Delgado Varas
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Dadgostar Confirms Expulsion of Antisemitism-Accused MP Delgado Varas

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The Left Party's antisemitism-accused MP Lorena Delgado Varas must leave her parliamentary seat, says party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. One way or another, it will be enforced
Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute
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Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

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The dispute surrounding the antisemitism-accused Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is problematic for the Left Party, according to political scientist Ulf Bjereld. A divided party has a harder time attracting voters, he says
Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute
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Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

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Lorena Delgado Varas refuses to leave the Riksdag – despite the Left Party's board urging her to resign after accusations of anti-Semitism. Now, two camps are emerging within the party
Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods
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Åkesson Proposes Lowering or Abolishing VAT on Essential Goods

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The Sweden Democrats (SD) want to lower the VAT on basic goods, which party leader Jimmie Åkesson calls a "Sweden Democratic food basket". He also wants to see a national coordinator for repatriation in the near future
Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand
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Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

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The Left Party is demanding that Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas resign from her political assignments, following allegations of anti-Semitism. Delgado Varas is refusing
Government Proposes Bill to Enhance Court Independence and Constitutional Stability
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Government Proposes Bill to Enhance Court Independence and Constitutional Stability

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More difficult to change the constitution and more independent courts. These are the proposals in a bill that is now being submitted to the parliament
Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings
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Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

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Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio.
Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election
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Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election

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Johan Pehrson is leaving the party leader post for The Liberals – a party that in many ways is facing headwinds. This is what political scientists who TT has spoken to believe
Johan Pehrson Steps Down as Leader of The Liberals
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Johan Pehrson Steps Down as Leader of The Liberals

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Johan Pehrson is leaving as party leader for The Liberals. According to Pehrson, it's time to hand over the torch with a year and a half left until the next election
Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control
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Trump Claims Crimea Will Remain Under Russian Control

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USA's President Donald Trump says in an interview with Time that the Ukrainian Crimea, which was occupied and annexed by Russia in 2014, remains Russian.
Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm Closes Permanently After 20 Years
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Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm Closes Permanently After 20 Years

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Now the roulette balls have stopped rolling at Casino Cosmopol and the cards are laid definitively. As of today, all operations are closed in Stockholm
Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness
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Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

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The Social Democrats want to invest over a billion kronor to strengthen Sweden's healthcare preparedness.
New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks
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New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

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The Government's investigator proposes a new law for future pandemics. It opens up for demands on face masks but not for introducing a total lockdown in Sweden
Police Seek Power to Force TikTok to Remove Gang Murder Ads
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Police Seek Power to Force TikTok to Remove Gang Murder Ads

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The police want to have the opportunity to force social media giants to remove assignments about gang murders. As long as we see the ads on the digital platforms, we are not doing enough, says national police chief Petra Lundh
Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity
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Sweden's New Farm Sales Law Criticized for Complexity

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From June 1, farm sales will be permitted in Sweden. But the Public Health Agency's detailed regulations receive harsh criticism
Prosecutor Drops Case Against Swedish Left Party's Delgado Varas
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Prosecutor Drops Case Against Swedish Left Party's Delgado Varas

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Prosecutor declines to initiate preliminary investigation against V-politician Lorena Delgado Varas who has been reported to the police for incitement against a ethnic group, writes SvD.
Jan Björklund Steps Down as Sweden's Ambassador in Rome
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Jan Björklund Steps Down as Sweden's Ambassador in Rome

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The Liberals' former party leader Jan Björklund is leaving the assignment as Sweden's ambassador in Rome, writes Expressen.
Government Seeks Approval for Saab's Jet Sales to Denmark and Peru
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Government Seeks Approval for Saab's Jet Sales to Denmark and Peru

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Saab has two giant deals in progress. In the spring budget bill, the government is asking the parliament for authorization to approve the sale of reconnaissance and fighter jets to Denmark and Peru, reports Dagens Industri
Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn
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Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

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The Government aims to have negotiated with the opposition by autumn on how to borrow and allocate 300 billion kronor for the upgrading of the defence. It may also result in a new NATO goal for civil defence
Swedish MP Steps Back After Police Report Over Anti-Semitic Post
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Swedish MP Steps Back After Police Report Over Anti-Semitic Post

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The Left Party's Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is taking a break from her assignments after the Jewish Central Council reported her for incitement against an ethnic group.
Sweden's Finance Minister Criticizes US Tariff Policy as Risky Move
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Sweden's Finance Minister Criticizes US Tariff Policy as Risky Move

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Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) slams the Trump administration's tariff policy and warns of the effects of the trade war that is now at risk of taking off. They are playing a high-stakes game, she says
Social Democrats Propose Needs-Based Establishment for Welfare Sector
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Social Democrats Propose Needs-Based Establishment for Welfare Sector

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The Social Democrats want to abolish the free establishment right in the entire welfare sector.
Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions
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Calls to Tighten Rules on Swedish Ministers' Stock Transactions

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Sweden is lagging behind other countries when it comes to conflicts of interest and should tighten the rules for ministers' stock purchases, according to the organization Transparency International Sweden.
Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm to Close Following Riksdag Decision
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Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm to Close Following Riksdag Decision

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Now it's decided – Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm must close down, reports several media outlets.
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