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The Left Party wants to introduce a billionaire tax
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The Left Party wants to introduce a billionaire tax

The Left Party wants a new tax on Sweden's super-rich. But the party has no concrete proposals for how the tax should be designed, instead wanting to leave the issue to a special investigator
Harsh criticism of restricted aid: "Abandoning"
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Harsh criticism of restricted aid: "Abandoning"

Aid to five countries is being cut in favor of Ukraine. Aid organizations and the opposition are strongly critical of the government's decision
V-politician: SVT should boycott Eurovision
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V-politician: SVT should boycott Eurovision

SVT should boycott the Eurovision Song Contest after the EBU's statement about Israel, says the Left Party's foreign policy spokesperson Håkan Svenneling.
Elderly people receive strengthened high-cost protection for dental care
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Elderly people receive strengthened high-cost protection for dental care

The Riksdag has hammered out strengthened high-cost protection for dental care for people aged 67 and older. Today is a big day, says SD's group leader Linda Lindberg
Former foreign minister accused of corruption
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Former foreign minister accused of corruption

Former EU “foreign affairs minister” Federica Mogherini is accused of corruption. The Italian is suspected of having rigged procurement contracts in her new job at a nursery for elite diplomats
Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike
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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike

Vattenfall management and Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) are being summoned to the Riksdag's Economic Affairs Committee after the announcement of sharply increased electricity network fees. There is a limit somewhere, says the Left Party's Birger Lahti
Bottom note for the Left Party in new survey
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Bottom note for the Left Party in new survey

Support for the Left Party continues to decline while the Christian Democrats reach a new peak, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio Ekot.
V wants to "fill people's wallets"
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V wants to "fill people's wallets"

The Left Party is demanding ministerial posts to support an S-led government. The party promises to "fill" people's wallets in a government and push down food prices and interest rates
Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate
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Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been elected as the new leader of the Center Party at the party convention in Karlstad. She wants to negotiate with both S and M, but demands that Ulf Kristersson must "let go of his dependence" on SD
Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us
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Järvaveckans CEO was surprised: Didn't expect us

The repatriation grant will be increased significantly at the turn of the year – the most positive about the increase are people in vulnerable areas who have lived in Sweden for a shorter time, a survey shows. Järvaveckans CEO Ahmed Abdirahman mentions the social climate as a possible explanation
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care
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S demands answers about shortcomings in elderly care

The Social Democrats are demanding answers from Minister of the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (M) after SVT's investigation into shortcomings in elderly care, SVT reports.
She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question
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She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is proposed as the new party leader for the Center Party. She is clear that she wants to change the government and rules out cooperation with the SD
V calls for crisis commission on elderly care
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V calls for crisis commission on elderly care

The Left Party is calling for a crisis commission after the alarms about shortcomings in home care. It is a care for the elderly in total disarray, says Nadja Awad, spokesperson for care for the elderly
Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders
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Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson has the lowest level of trust among party leaders, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio.
The 2015 refugee crisis – this is what happened
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The 2015 refugee crisis – this is what happened

Ten years ago, what has come to be known as the refugee crisis reached its peak. In 2015, around 1
"No revolution" – Sweden's climate goals will remain
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"No revolution" – Sweden's climate goals will remain

The Environmental Targets Committee agrees that the national climate target for 2030 should remain. But it needs to be adapted to the EU's targets
Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll
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Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll

The red-green bloc's lead in the opinion polls against the government parties and SD decreases sharply to 5. 6 percentage points in October, according to a measurement made for Sveriges Radio by Indikator opinion
Refugee Crisis 2015: Key Events and Impact on Europe and Sweden
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Refugee Crisis 2015: Key Events and Impact on Europe and Sweden

For ten years ago culminated what has come to be called the refugee crisis. During 2015, about 1
Dadgostar: Left Party Vows to Defend Swedish Healthcare
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Dadgostar: Left Party Vows to Defend Swedish Healthcare

It is time for a change of power, according to V-leader Nooshi Dadgostar. Today it is 323 days until we vote away this government, she says in her speech at Vänsterdagarna
Investigation into EU Parliament Brawl Involving Teodorescu Måwe Closed
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Investigation into EU Parliament Brawl Involving Teodorescu Måwe Closed

Kristersson Criticizes Moderate Staff for Anti-Andersson Chant
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Kristersson Criticizes Moderate Staff for Anti-Andersson Chant

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is critical of the fact that a number of moderate employees sang "we hate Andersson". It was imprudent, he says
Center Party Calls for Talks on Election Campaign Conduct
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Center Party Calls for Talks on Election Campaign Conduct

The Centre Party's party secretary Karin Ernlund invites the other Riksdag parties to talks about behaviour ahead of the election campaign.
Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations
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Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations

The party leaders accused each other of lying and of being unserious when they were to debate integration in SVT. The program leaders had to appeal for calm
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