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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
Zelensky visits Finland
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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.
That's why the Constitutional Committee is pausing its investigation of the Prime Minister
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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
Despite Criticism – Medication Will Be This Much More Expensive
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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
Criticized recruitment was kept secret: Would have been chaos
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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
Kristersson: Not Covering Up Anything
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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
Like Landerholm Affair: Who Covered it Up?
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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
SD Top Wants to See L in Government in 2026
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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
Eneroth Leaves Parliament for ABF
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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.
Thedéen: How a stronger krona can affect inflation
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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"
Convicted of terror plans against the parliament appeal
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Convicted of terror plans against the parliament appeal

Busch Invites the Opposition to Energy Talks
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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.
Demand for new C-leader: "Like a Swiss army knife"
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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
Swedish Gripen Planes to NATO Operation over Poland
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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)
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