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The Social Democrats are demanding more money to stop the wave of violence

Sweden is in a national crisis according to the Social Democrats, who are demanding an extra amending budget to stop the wave of violence. In this situation, money should not stand in the way of the measures that are required, says S leader Magdalena Andersson.
The Social Democrats are demanding more money to stop the wave of violence

Dadgostar wants party leader talks about the violence

The Left Party wants the Prime Minister to invite the other parties to talks about the violence development in Sweden. We have a crisis situation, says the Left leader Nooshi Dadgostar.
Dadgostar wants party leader talks about the violence

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Today's interest rate cut is the last one that the Swedish Central Bank is currently signaling. Completely wrong, according to several actors who want to see further cuts in the near future.
Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

The Social Democrats demand a plan to stop the explosions

The Social Democrats are demanding an action plan by the end of the week from the government to stop the wave of explosions. The Social Democrats also want to fast-track legislation on secret surveillance of children.
The Social Democrats demand a plan to stop the explosions

Green light to send Swedish prisoners abroad

There are no legal obstacles for Sweden to rent prison places abroad, according to a new investigation. It is a paradigm shift, says the government's investigator Mattias Wahlstedt.
Green light to send Swedish prisoners abroad

Criticism of Landerholm's organization: "Colossus"

The Prime Minister's prestige project receives criticism after his security adviser has resigned. There are 70 people sitting there and a lot of documents are being produced, but what is happening is very unknown, says Peter Hultqvist, the Social Democratic Party's defense policy spokesperson.
Criticism of Landerholm's organization: "Colossus"

Lowering the age of criminal responsibility divides the parties

Lower the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years for serious crimes, proposes the government's investigator Gunnel Lindberg. Social development makes it impossible to sit idly by and do nothing, she says.
Lowering the age of criminal responsibility divides the parties

Explosions Must Be Stopped: The Development Must Be Broken

The year has begun with a historically high number of explosions. This is a situation that no decent society can accept, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).
Explosions Must Be Stopped: The Development Must Be Broken

Kristersson on Landerholm: "This is not good"

The Government Offices' administrative division is to review Aftonbladet's information about the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm's trips to Berlin, where his partner lived. .
Kristersson on Landerholm: "This is not good"

The Government Orders Proposals on LO Contributions to the Social Democrats

The Government is ordering a proposal that means LO members must consent to a part of the membership fee going to the Social Democrats. Despite a broad consensus being lacking in the parliamentary oversight committee.
The Government Orders Proposals on LO Contributions to the Social Democrats

Kristersson: It Must Not Happen

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says that he has spoken with the national security adviser Henrik Landerholm after revelations about carelessness with documents and private trips. Such things should not happen and must not happen again, says Kristersson to SVT News.
Kristersson: It Must Not Happen

Reporting the S-Leader to the Constitutional Committee

The Moderate Party reports S-leader Magdalena Andersson, formerly among others Finance Minister, to the Constitutional Committee (KU). The party believes that there are question marks surrounding the AP funds' investments in the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt.
Reporting the S-Leader to the Constitutional Committee

Kumla to receive convicted children

Now it is clear which institutions the Prison and Probation Service will proceed with in preparations to receive convicted children and young people. The authority is planning for child and youth departments at a total of eight institutions, of which the high-security institution Kumla is one.
Kumla to receive convicted children

Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

A raised mortgage ceiling and easing of amortization requirements were proposed by the government's investigator last autumn. The idea is that, among other things, it will become easier for young people to enter the housing market.
Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

Luhr becomes new climate policy spokesperson for the Green Party

Katarina Luhr becomes the new climate policy spokesperson for the Green Party, reports [Expressen. ](https://www.
Luhr becomes new climate policy spokesperson for the Green Party

New Delegation for People with Comorbidity

The Government is appointing a new delegation for individuals suffering from both substance abuse and mental illness. According to Social Minister Jakob Forssmed, they are often sent back and forth in healthcare today.
New Delegation for People with Comorbidity

Ulf Kristersson: May Need to Quickly Increase Defense Spending

Europe must expand its military support to Ukraine. This is claimed by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a joint press conference in Berlin.
Ulf Kristersson: May Need to Quickly Increase Defense Spending

Kristersson wants to act against Chinese online companies

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not rule out legislation to tackle Chinese low-price predators that abuse free competition. .
Kristersson wants to act against Chinese online companies

Committee says no – does not summon the Prime Minister

The Defence Committee goes against Chairman Peter Hultqvist (S) and does not summon Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to the committee. We have been denied this and I think that is very regrettable, says Hultqvist.
Committee says no – does not summon the Prime Minister

Clashing over the economy: "Ridiculous"

While the opposition quarrels, the governing parties get things done, claims Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a party leader debate. The Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson, in turn, criticizes the government's economic policy.
Clashing over the economy: "Ridiculous"

The Prime Minister is Reported to the Constitution Committee by the Left Party

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is reported to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee by the Left Party, reports Swedish Radio. .
The Prime Minister is Reported to the Constitution Committee by the Left Party

Dispute over when citizenship can be revoked

The Tidö parties want to be able to revoke citizenship for gang criminals, but the opposition is against it. Therefore, the proposal is not included when the Constitution Committee presents its proposals later in the week, according to TT.
Dispute over when citizenship can be revoked

NATO's Supreme Commander: More will be required of Sweden

Nato's Supreme Commander, US General Chris Cavoli, says that membership in Nato is only the beginning for Sweden's part. Much more will be required in the future.
NATO's Supreme Commander: More will be required of Sweden

Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units

Minister of Defence Pål Jonson (M) states that everything must now be done to strengthen the combat units. In serious times, delay is dangerous, he says in his speech in Sälen.
Jonson: Nothing is more important than the war units
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