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Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate
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Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate

The Liberals' party leader Johan Pehrson has done his last party leader debate. He was thanked with books, a reading tablet and an ABF course
SVT Faces New Cyber Overload Attacks Causing Disruptions
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SVT Faces New Cyber Overload Attacks Causing Disruptions

During the night to Wednesday, SVT was exposed to new overload attacks, this reports SVT's Morgonstudion. Sweden is under attack in the sense that enormous extensive cyberattacks are ongoing all the time, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Gaza Debate Intensifies as Swedish PM Defends Government Policy
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Gaza Debate Intensifies as Swedish PM Defends Government Policy

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) fends off the opposition's criticism of the government's gas policy. You are deliberately whipping up the mood in Sweden and pretending that Sweden is not doing anything, he says
Government Seeks More Power During Severe Crises Without Riksdag Approval
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Government Seeks More Power During Severe Crises Without Riksdag Approval

The government is proposed to have more power during severe crises in peacetime. In exceptional cases, decisions on temporary measures should be able to be taken without the Riksdag first approving them
Swedish Minister Criticizes Activists for Disrupting Public Order
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Swedish Minister Criticizes Activists for Disrupting Public Order

Sweden's Minister for Civil Defence, Carl-Oscar Bohlin (M), targets in a post on X criticism against activists who have called the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' consular emergency hotline and demonstrated outside the Riksdag.
Riksdag Website Faces Accessibility Issues
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Riksdag Website Faces Accessibility Issues

Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed
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Stenergard on Gaza Activists: Personal Responsibility Stressed

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was on the ship Madleen which was on its way to Gaza when it was boarded by Israeli forces. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) emphasizes personal responsibility – and that no one is deemed to be in danger
UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts
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UN Security Council Faces Dysfunction Amid Global Conflicts

Raging wars and blatant war crimes are shaking the UN to its foundations. Something is being torn apart when principles are politicized and no one is able to put their foot down, says the UN's outgoing refugee chief Filippo Grandi to TT: If we do not demand accountability for crimes, we are in a dangerous situation
Sweden Acquires Antibiotic Factory to Ensure Medicine Supply
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Sweden Acquires Antibiotic Factory to Ensure Medicine Supply

Sweden will buy an antibiotic factory to ensure the supply of important medicines during, among other things, crisis situations.
Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders
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Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders

The Constitutional Committee (KU) criticizes the three party leaders in the government. The reason is a debate article about preventing new citizenship
Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll
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Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

The opposition's lead increases in SCB's measurement. The opposition gets 55
Criticism Mounts Over Swedish Government's Plan to Rent Estonian Prisons
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Criticism Mounts Over Swedish Government's Plan to Rent Estonian Prisons

Trade unions and human rights organizations are criticizing the government for plans to rent prison spaces in Estonia. This is a very bad proposal
Farm Alcohol Sales Begin in Höganäs with First Beer and Wine Sold
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Farm Alcohol Sales Begin in Höganäs with First Beer and Wine Sold

Now the farm sale of alcohol is underway. Höganäs Brewery has sold its first bottle of beer and Kullaberg's vineyard has sold its first bottle of wine to the chairman of the municipal council in Höganäs
Municipal Delays Impact Farm Alcohol Sales as Permits Begin
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Municipal Delays Impact Farm Alcohol Sales as Permits Begin

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (CD) criticizes "extreme" differences between municipalities' fees and processing times. It is not reasonable for a task that is largely standardized
Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress
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Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress

The Social Democrats are betting on new cards in the party leadership, the heavy executive committee. Two former ministers step back and become deputies in the executive committee
Municipalities Vary in Approaches to Farm Sales of Beer and Wine
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Municipalities Vary in Approaches to Farm Sales of Beer and Wine

When farm sales of beer and wine are allowed from Sunday, it becomes clear how differently the municipalities choose to handle the permit process. In some cases, beer and wine manufacturers may have to wait until autumn
Social Democrats Propose Wealth Tax Increase for Welfare Funding
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Social Democrats Propose Wealth Tax Increase for Welfare Funding

The Social Democrats are open to the state being able to borrow for large investments. Tax revenues are also to rise and the very wealthiest to pay more to fund welfare
Sweden Enhances Civil Defence with Increased Budget and Resources
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Sweden Enhances Civil Defence with Increased Budget and Resources

The government claims that the investments made in civil defense have increased Sweden's ability to withstand various crises and ultimately war. Water supply, stockpiling of food and healthcare products are some areas highlighted
Bilan Osman Explores Youth Racism in New Novel on Swedish School Shooting
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Bilan Osman Explores Youth Racism in New Novel on Swedish School Shooting

She has followed right-wing extremist environments as a journalist. Now Bilan Osman is debuting with a novel about a racist school shooting
Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance
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Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance

The Social Democratic Party's electoral committee proposes three new ordinary names in the party leadership), the executive committee (VU). Two former ministers will step back and become substitutes
New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs
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New Swedish Nuclear Power Law Criticized for Unclear Costs

The Riksdag has passed the law on how new nuclear power will be financed. But nothing is said about how high the price tag will be
Study Predicts Half of Electricity Will Be Weather-Dependent by 2033
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Study Predicts Half of Electricity Will Be Weather-Dependent by 2033

In large part, all new electricity generation over the next decade will come from wind and sun. This is likely to make electricity prices fluctuate more violently, according to a new study
Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power
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Sweden's Riksdag to Vote on Financing New Nuclear Power

Today, the Riksdag is expected to pass what could become one of Sweden's most expensive investments in modern times – the financing of new nuclear power. Here are all the uncertainties and challenges that await
Former Hells Angels Member Testifies as First Anonymous Witness in Sweden
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Former Hells Angels Member Testifies as First Anonymous Witness in Sweden

A former member of the criminal motorcycle gang Hells Angels becomes the country's first anonymous witness. "Åke" is called to testify in the trial of a murder of an excluded HA member in 2022
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