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Terror trial against journalist Joakim Medin begins in Turkey
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Terror trial against journalist Joakim Medin begins in Turkey

The terror trial of journalist Joakim Medin is expected to begin in Turkey today. Medin will follow the hearing remotely and will not be heard
The Liberals identified as a source of uncertainty in future votes
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The Liberals identified as a source of uncertainty in future votes

The Liberals' parliamentary group is being cited as a source of uncertainty in future votes. It could create problems for the government in getting its policies through parliament
Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday
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Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday

The chaos in the Riksdag continues after the party group leaders failed to reach an agreement at today's meeting with the Speaker. The group leaders will meet again on Thursday morning
SD wants to include so-called political savages in new compensation system
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SD wants to include so-called political savages in new compensation system

The Sweden Democrats' group leader, Linda Lindberg, believes the Riksdag should introduce a new set-off system that would include the so-called "political savages," Ekot reports.
Amanda Lind to Åkesson: Stop with false accusations
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Amanda Lind to Åkesson: Stop with false accusations

The party leaders had long refrained from repeating the heated TV debate that took place on SVT last fall. But Sunday's debate still heated up toward the end
Åkesson dismisses debate with Andersson, says she is like a wall
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Åkesson dismisses debate with Andersson, says she is like a wall

The Sweden Democrats' party leader, Jimmie Åkesson, does not intend to debate the Social Democrats' party leader, Magdalena Andersson, ahead of the election.
Left Party promise: Billions for higher wages in welfare professions
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Left Party promise: Billions for higher wages in welfare professions

The Left Party wants to spend three billion in state funds a year for ten years to raise wages in welfare professions. Women in healthcare, education and social care must receive fair wages, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar
Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken
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Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken

Both the Left Party and the Social Democrats are demanding answers and measures after the Sweden Democrats' "voting coup" in the Riksdag. It will be a Riksdag decided by lottery with an extra plus, says Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson
Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out
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Hundreds of convicted politicians running in this fall's election - SD stands out

Over 800 candidates from parliamentary parties in the election have been convicted of crimes in the past ten years, according to a review by Dagens ETC.
SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements
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SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements

The opposition accuses the Sweden Democrats (SD) of deliberately abusing the Riksdag's pairing system during a vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements. "The people have voted for the Tidö majority," the SD group leader wrote in a comment
Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden
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Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden

The opposition parties agree that the government must do more to strengthen the Swedish economy. However, they are far from unanimous about what is needed
Left Party wants to increase child benefit by 500 kronor from June
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Left Party wants to increase child benefit by 500 kronor from June

Increase the child benefit by 500 kronor from June and raise housing benefit. This is what the Left Party proposes in its spring budget motion
Formally leaves V - becomes new independent MP in the Riksdag
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Formally leaves V - becomes new independent MP in the Riksdag

Malcolm Momodou Jallow has formally requested to leave the Left Party and thus become an independent, reports Expressen.
Center Party says KD can switch sides if Tidö falls
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Center Party says KD can switch sides if Tidö falls

Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist believes that KD is open to switching sides politically if the Tidö parties lose the election this fall.
V leadership loses party tax vote - party tax will not be reduced
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V leadership loses party tax vote - party tax will not be reduced

There will be no reduced party tax for Left Party MPs or other full-time politicians. The party congress voted against the proposal, which would have given members around 4,000 kronor more per month
Left Party demands free dental care and high-cost protection in any government negotiations
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Left Party demands free dental care and high-cost protection in any government negotiations

V demands protection against high dental costs in any government negotiations. "Class should not be visible in people's mouths," party leader Nooshi Dadgostar said at a press conference
Nooshi Dadgostar re-elected as Left Party leader
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Nooshi Dadgostar re-elected as Left Party leader

The Left Party congress re-elected Nooshi Dadgostar as party leader for another two years.
V Congress: We will be part of a red-green government
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V Congress: We will be part of a red-green government

The V Congress gives party leader Nooshi Dadgostar its support for V to have a place in government in the event of a red-green election victory.
Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says fat cats have been allowed to rob households
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Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says fat cats have been allowed to rob households

The Left Party must get a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory, party leader Nooshi Dadgostar claims. Without a seat for the Left, there will be no new direction for Sweden
Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material
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Fast-track for new law to force online platforms to remove gang recruitment material

The government has received the green light from the European Commission for fast-tracking a new law that forces online platforms to quickly remove gang recruitment material. We are now the first among all EU member states to introduce such legislation, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer tells TT
The question that haunts V - Stuck on it all the time
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The question that haunts V - Stuck on it all the time

At the Left Party congress, the leadership is seeking support for V to vote "no" to governments in which the party is not participating. However, the line is meeting resistance
Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money
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Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money

S and C think that the government is too optimistic in its forecasts for the Swedish economy. According to Mikael Damberg (S), the government is also wasting the Swedish people's money
Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws
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Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws

The Green Party wants to repeal several of the Tidö parties' stricter laws on migration and justice if the red-greens win the election. One example is the law allowing 13-year-olds to be imprisoned
Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson
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Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson

A Tidö government with SD would make Ulf Kristersson a weak prime minister, claims Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. "It is obvious that Jimmie Åkesson is holding the baton," she says
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