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Almost one million people have voted early, up 40% from 2022 in Sweden
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Almost one million people have voted early, up 40% from 2022 in Sweden

Interest in early voting is high. During the first week, almost one million people voted - an increase of 40 percent compared with the same period in the 2022 election, according to the Swedish Election Authority
Protected personal data may be disclosed during election, Swedish paper reports
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Protected personal data may be disclosed during election, Swedish paper reports

Protected personal data may be disclosed in connection with the election, Corren writes. The Election Authority is aware of the problem
Sweden to send voting cards digitally for the first time ahead of autumn elections
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Sweden to send voting cards digitally for the first time ahead of autumn elections

Ahead of this autumn's elections, voting cards will be sent digitally for the first time to voters who have a digital mailbox. In addition, it is enough to bring identification to vote
Record number of early votes cast on Sweden’s first day of early voting
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Record number of early votes cast on Sweden’s first day of early voting

During the first day of early voting, more than 145,000 voters cast their ballots. This is an increase of 38 percent compared with the 2022 election and a record number, the Election Authority writes in a press release
Early voting underway at 1,875 polling stations across Sweden
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Early voting underway at 1,875 polling stations across Sweden

Voting in this year's election is underway. As of Wednesday, it is possible to vote at 1,875 early voting locations across the country
Sweden’s Election Authority prepares for cyberattacks, disinformation and forest fires ahead of vote
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Sweden’s Election Authority prepares for cyberattacks, disinformation and forest fires ahead of vote

Disinformation, cyberattacks and forest fires. The potential threats to this fall's elections are many
165 parties registered for this year's parliamentary election, Election Authority says
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165 parties registered for this year's parliamentary election, Election Authority says

More parties than ever have registered for this year's elections. For the parliamentary elections, there are 165 parties
Ikea stores among places where Swedes abroad can vote early
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Ikea stores among places where Swedes abroad can vote early

Early voting for Swedes abroad begins on Thursday at embassies, consulates and in some cases at Ikea stores. Historically, voter turnout in this group has been low, but the politically independent organization Swedes Around the World believes that is changing
Voting cards sent out starting August 15, digitally for the first time
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Voting cards sent out starting August 15, digitally for the first time

Starting on August 15, voting cards will begin to be sent out ahead of the election on September 13. For the first time, voters with a digital mailbox will now receive their voting cards digitally
Swedes Abroad Can Start Voting on July 30 as Election Race Tightens
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Swedes Abroad Can Start Voting on July 30 as Election Race Tightens

In every close election, eyes are focused on the votes of Swedes living abroad. But the drama is mainly about the votes being counted late, not about the fact that the group is large and usually decisive
OSCE will not send election observers to Sweden’s autumn elections
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OSCE will not send election observers to Sweden’s autumn elections

The official election observation body OSCE/ODIHR will not send observers to Sweden’s autumn elections. The decision was made after a visit to Sweden this spring
Sweden sends voting cards to more than 200,000 voters abroad ahead of election
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Sweden sends voting cards to more than 200,000 voters abroad ahead of election

The election is approaching, and today voting cards are being sent out to just over 200,000 Swedes eligible to vote from abroad.
How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election
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How the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. And the parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters
This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election
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This is how the parties chase votes abroad - it could decide the election

Swedes abroad could decide the election this autumn. The parties' campaign offices are planning advertisements, events and election messages aimed specifically at these voters
More Swedes living abroad will vote in September election
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More Swedes living abroad will vote in September election

The government wants to encourage more Swedes living abroad to vote. In the last election, only 32 percent voted
Operational disruptions at the Swedish Tax Agency - no forecast
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Operational disruptions at the Swedish Tax Agency - no forecast

As the declarations are being sent out, the Swedish Tax Agency has announced it is experiencing operational disruptions on several of its e-services.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on influence threats: Sweden not immune
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on influence threats: Sweden not immune

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has spoken to the leaders of the other parliamentary parties and informed them about the risk that this fall's election could be targeted by influence campaigns. "Sweden is not immune," he writes on X
No new ballot this fall as Sweden keeps hundreds of millions of ballots
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No new ballot this fall as Sweden keeps hundreds of millions of ballots

There will be no new ballot this fall. Voters will be able to vote the old-fashioned way - with hundreds of millions of ballots
The election authority's ads are stopped by Meta
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The election authority's ads are stopped by Meta

The election authority's advertisements about next year's elections are being stopped by Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta, citing the EU's new rules on political advertising, reports Dagens Nyheter.
Kristersson: Sweden well equipped against election influence
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Kristersson: Sweden well equipped against election influence

Several countries in Europe have been exposed to election interference from Russia over the past year. The risk that Sweden will also be exposed should not be underestimated, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Digital Voting Cards Introduced for Next Year's Election
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Digital Voting Cards Introduced for Next Year's Election

Those who have a digital mailbox will receive their voting card digitally at next year's election. Additionally, it is sufficient to have identification with you when you are going to vote, according to the Election Authority
Jamal El-Haj Launches New Unity Party in Sweden
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Jamal El-Haj Launches New Unity Party in Sweden

The former Social Democratic Member of Parliament Jamal El-Haj has formed a new party and also been elected as its chairman.
Jamal El-Haj Plans to Launch New Unity Party in Sweden
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Jamal El-Haj Plans to Launch New Unity Party in Sweden

Former Social Democrat Jamal El-Haj is betting on starting his own political party, reports Sydsvenskan. In documents that the newspaper publishes, the party is to be called the Unity Party and is already said to be registered with the Election Authority
Hunting and Fishing Sami Win Most Seats in Sami Parliament Election
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Hunting and Fishing Sami Win Most Seats in Sami Parliament Election

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