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Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden

The Social Democrats want to tighten control over HVB homes, to prevent gang criminals from recruiting young people there. .

Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want the government to appoint an accident commission about Northvolt. .

Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

Kristersson Calls Turkey's Arrest of Erdogan Rival Very Alarming

Very alarming. That's what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says about the arrest in Turkey of President Erdogan's main challenger, Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.

Kristersson Calls Turkey's Arrest of Erdogan Rival Very Alarming

Princess Madeleine Ventures into Skincare with New Brand Minlen

Princess Madeleine is starting the company Minlen in collaboration with the Swiss beauty company Weleda. The products will be launched at the end of the summer.

Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation

The Sweden Democrats' EU parliamentarians have submitted a proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza. However, these ideas are rejected by the party centrally.

Sweden Democrats Reject EU Proposal on Gaza Relocation

So, public servants' protection will be strengthened

Public officials should be exempt from disclosing their names in connection with certain sensitive decisions. The purpose is to reduce the risk of threats and harassment.

So, public servants' protection will be strengthened

Hultsfred introduces ban on laughing gas

As of April 1, it will be prohibited to use laughing gas as an intoxicant in public places in Hultsfred, reports Vimmerby Tidning. .

Hultsfred introduces ban on laughing gas

Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"

The complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) increased significantly last year. The largest increase is in the criminal justice and migration areas.

Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"

Zelensky visits Finland

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj and his wife Olena Zelenska are making an official visit to Finland on Wednesday, announces Finland's Presidential Office. .

Zelensky visits Finland

That's why the Constitutional Committee is pausing its investigation of the Prime Minister

The Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) has paused its review of the Prime Minister's actions in the Landerholm affair. The reason is the ongoing legal process.

That's why the Constitutional Committee is pausing its investigation of the Prime Minister

Despite Criticism – Medication Will Be This Much More Expensive

This summer, it will become significantly more expensive for individuals who regularly take medication. The patient's co-payment for medicines is proposed to be increased - from 2,900 kronor per person and year to 3,800 kronor.

Despite Criticism – Medication Will Be This Much More Expensive

Criticized recruitment was kept secret: Would have been chaos

The recruitment of L-leader Anna Starbrink to MSB was made deliberately in secret – to prevent transparency according to the principle of public access to information, reports Aftonbladet. It's a administrative culture in decay, says freedom of expression expert Nils Funcke to the newspaper.

Criticized recruitment was kept secret: Would have been chaos

Kristersson: Not Covering Up Anything

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson thinks it was right to appoint Henrik Landerholm as national security adviser. With the information we had then, it was absolutely right, he says.

Kristersson: Not Covering Up Anything

Like Landerholm Affair: Who Covered it Up?

After the indictment against the Prime Minister's former security policy adviser Henrik Landerholm, it must be clarified who in the Government Offices has wanted to cover up what has happened. This is the opinion of the Social Democrats' defence policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist.

Like Landerholm Affair: Who Covered it Up?

SD Top Wants to See L in Government in 2026

The Sweden Democrats' Henrik Vinge, chairman of the Riksdag's Justice Committee, wants and believes that The Liberals will sit in government with the Sweden Democrats after the 2026 election. If the Tidö parties receive voters' support again.

SD Top Wants to See L in Government in 2026

Eneroth Leaves Parliament for ABF

The Member of Parliament and former Minister for Infrastructure Tomas Eneroth (S) will become the new chairman of the study association ABF in May. .

Eneroth Leaves Parliament for ABF

Thedéen: How a stronger krona can affect inflation

The stronger krona, the Trump administration's trade war and dramatic geopolitical changes are affecting monetary policy, according to the central bank governor Erik Thedéen. But the main scenario remains unchanged despite what he describes as "unusually turbulent times".

Thedéen: How a stronger krona can affect inflation

Convicted of terror plans against the parliament appeal

The two men in Germany who were convicted of terror plans against the Swedish parliament are appealing their sentences, announces the court in German Jena. The two were sentenced last week to five and a half and four years and two months in prison, respectively.

Convicted of terror plans against the parliament appeal

Busch Invites the Opposition to Energy Talks

Minister for Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) has invited the opposition parties to talks next week. .

Busch Invites the Opposition to Energy Talks

Demand for new C-leader: "Like a Swiss army knife"

A proposal for a new Center leader will be presented around Easter, estimates the party's election committee. A leader for the Center Party must be a bit like a Swiss Army knife - versatile, says chairman Anders Åkesson.

Demand for new C-leader: "Like a Swiss army knife"

Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Sweden is to send Gripen planes to Poland to participate in two of NATO's air defense operations. This is the first time that Swedish fighter planes are participating in air policing from another ally's territory, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson (The Moderate Party).

Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland

Parliament Website Restored After Brief Technical Glitch

It was difficult to access the Parliament's website during a period on Tuesday. The problems started in the afternoon and around 15.

Parliament Website Restored After Brief Technical Glitch

Sweden's PM Calls for Unity Talks After Key Ukraine Summit

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is inviting the party leaders of the Riksdag for talks after the extraordinary top-level meeting on Ukraine in Brussels later in the week. .

Sweden's PM Calls for Unity Talks After Key Ukraine Summit

Wiesner does not want to become C-leader

The Centre Party's EU parliamentarian Emma Wiesner is not running as a candidate to become the new party leader, she says to DN. .

Wiesner does not want to become C-leader