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New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks
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New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Now it's decided – Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm must close down, reports several media outlets.
Sweden Faces Pension Debate as Calls for Fee Hike Intensify
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Sweden Faces Pension Debate as Calls for Fee Hike Intensify

The general pension is expected to decrease as part of the total pension even if the fees to the pension system are increased, according to an analysis that the Riksdag's pension group has commissioned. Most important for the pension size is to work longer
Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility
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Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility

Falling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves
Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal
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Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal

The opposition, not entirely unexpectedly, gives the government a failing grade for the nuclear power proposal. Even the S, which does not have any principled opposition to new reactors, thinks that one is being offered a pig in a poke – that is, without knowing what one gets
Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan
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Sweden Plans Major Military Boost with 300 Billion Kronor Loan

The defense is to be rapidly reinforced with loans that are estimated to amount to 300 billion kronor. It's urgent, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden
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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.
Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy
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Sweden Democrats Call for Inquiry into Northvolt Bankruptcy

The Sweden Democrats (SD) want the government to appoint an accident commission about Northvolt.
Kristersson Calls Turkey's Arrest of Erdogan Rival Very Alarming
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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
Princess Madeleine Ventures into Skincare with New Brand Minlen
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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
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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
So, public servants' protection will be strengthened
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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
Hultsfred introduces ban on laughing gas
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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.
Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"
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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
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