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EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

Sweden voted no when EU countries gave the green light on Wednesday to give Europe's car manufacturers more time to meet the requirements for the number of emission-free cars on the market. When the EU Parliament voted on the L of the government parties voted as the government on Thursday.
EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

Lorena Delgado Varas Faces Pressure to Resign Amid Party Dispute

The Left Party's controversial MP Lorena Delgado Varas does not intend to relinquish her assignment. This is an incredibly stressful and sorrowful time for me, she says.
Lorena Delgado Varas Faces Pressure to Resign Amid Party Dispute

Internal Document Reveals Concerns Over Delgado Varas in Swedish Politics

The Social Democrats and the Green Party have signaled concern about the issue of Left Party member Lorena Delgado Varas, who is no longer to represent V in the Riksdag, writes DN, citing an internal V document. .
Internal Document Reveals Concerns Over Delgado Varas in Swedish Politics

EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

The EU Parliament condemns with an overwhelming majority Turkey's detention of Joakim Medin and demands that he be released immediately. .
EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin

Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations

The Christian Democrats' leading figure in the European Parliament, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, believes that the Left Party's Lorena Delgado Varas should be punished following the criticized posts on social media. She also questions why the police do not apprehend what she calls "left-wing Nazis" during Palestine demonstrations in Sweden.
Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations

Left Party MP Daniel Riazat Resigns Amidst Leadership Dispute

The Member of Parliament Daniel Riazat is leaving the Left Party's executive committee. He has called the decision not to let Lorena Delgado Varas represent the Left Party in the Parliament one of the biggest scandals in the party's history.
Left Party MP Daniel Riazat Resigns Amidst Leadership Dispute

Left Party Proposes Equal Pricing to Lower Food Costs

The Left Party wants to push food prices down by forcing wholesalers to sell to all retailers at equal prices. .
Left Party Proposes Equal Pricing to Lower Food Costs

Five Party Leaders Warn of US Shift Toward Authoritarianism

Five of eight party leaders believe that the USA is heading in an authoritarian direction. But not the SD leader: It's like saying that you're heading towards dictatorship, says Jimmie Åkesson.
Five Party Leaders Warn of US Shift Toward Authoritarianism

Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift

The Moderate Party and the Christian Democrats hope that the Centre Party will change sides in politics with a new party leader. I hope so, but it is up to Anna-Karin Hatt to show whether she will continue to be a red-green party leader or if she intends to be able to become a blue-green party leader, says the Christian Democrats' Ebba Busch.
Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift

Dadgostar Confirms Expulsion of Antisemitism-Accused MP Delgado Varas

The Left Party's antisemitism-accused MP Lorena Delgado Varas must leave her parliamentary seat, says party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. One way or another, it will be enforced.
Dadgostar Confirms Expulsion of Antisemitism-Accused MP Delgado Varas

Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

The dispute surrounding the antisemitism-accused Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is problematic for the Left Party, according to political scientist Ulf Bjereld. A divided party has a harder time attracting voters, he says.
Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute

Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

Lorena Delgado Varas refuses to leave the Riksdag – despite the Left Party's board urging her to resign after accusations of anti-Semitism. Now, two camps are emerging within the party.
Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute

Parliament Majority Seeks Review of Ministers' Shareholding Rules

There is now a parliamentary majority to review the rules on ministers' shareholdings. The Liberals, the Social Democrats, the Centre Party, the Green Party all want to review the regulations, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot.
Parliament Majority Seeks Review of Ministers' Shareholding Rules

New Centre Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Stands Firm Against SD Collaboration

Anna-Karin Hatt has been elected as the new chairperson for the Centre Party at the extraordinary meeting in Stockholm. She points out the climate and the Sweden Democrats as red lines.
New Centre Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Stands Firm Against SD Collaboration

Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

The Left Party is demanding that Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas resign from her political assignments, following allegations of anti-Semitism. Delgado Varas is refusing.
Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand

Left Party Urges MP Lorena Delgado Varas to Step Down

The Left Party's party secretary has urged the Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas to leave her political assignments, according to information to Ekot. > There is an ongoing internal handling.
Left Party Urges MP Lorena Delgado Varas to Step Down

EU Parliament to Vote on Releasing Detained Journalist Joakim Medin

Turkey's legal process against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin is to be discussed in the EU Parliament. It may result in an EU demand on Turkey to immediately release him from prison.
EU Parliament to Vote on Releasing Detained Journalist Joakim Medin

Former Politicians Urge Merger of Swedish Liberals and Centre Party

The old centre block in Swedish politics is in crisis, according to several former top politicians. In a debate article, among others Maria Leissner and Bengt Westerberg propose that The Liberals and The Centre Party should merge into a new social liberal party.
Former Politicians Urge Merger of Swedish Liberals and Centre Party

Left Party Proposes 5,000 Kronor Child Allowance for School Breaks

The Left Party proposes an allowance to all families with children over six years old. It should be 5,000 kronor per child and cover costs during the holidays.
Left Party Proposes 5,000 Kronor Child Allowance for School Breaks

Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned

The journalist Joakim Medin is sentenced to a conditional sentence for insulting Turkey's President Erdogan, reports TT's correspondent in Ankara. He is still charged with participating in a terrorist organization and spreading terrorist propaganda, and will remain in prison.
Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned

Johan Pehrson Held Betsson Shares Amid Gaming Decision Controversy

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) had shares in the gaming company Betsson in 2024 without reporting it to the Government Offices. The same year, he participated in a decision regarding gaming companies, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.
Johan Pehrson Held Betsson Shares Amid Gaming Decision Controversy

Left Party Proposes 7.4 Billion Investment to Boost Household Finances

The Left Party wants to invest 7. 4 billion to strengthen household finances.
Left Party Proposes 7.4 Billion Investment to Boost Household Finances

Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio. .
Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group

The red-green majority in Stockholm wants to limit farm sales of alcohol on weekends – now the industry organization Visita accuses the parties of having misinterpreted the new law. It's not meant to be that way, says Visita's chief lawyer Stefan Lundin.
Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group
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