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Swedish election campaign heats up as Kristersson and Andersson hit the road
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Swedish election campaign heats up as Kristersson and Andersson hit the road

The two prime ministerial rivals are picking up the pace in the election campaign. The red-greens have a clear lead in the polls, but Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson hopes that the government question will give him victory in the election
Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability
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Helen Sjöholm’s key election issue: Where children go with their worries and vulnerability

Where will children go with their worries and vulnerability when we do not have a cultural school that welcomes them, and no youth centers or youth workers? That is artist Helen Sjöholm's question to cultural politicians. She is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections
Unions warn Sweden’s reporting law could deter migrants from healthcare and schools
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Unions warn Sweden’s reporting law could deter migrants from healthcare and schools

Six authorities are now required to inform the police if there is reason to believe that a foreigner lacks the right to reside in Sweden. But critics of what they call the “reporting law” say the indirect effects are extensive and that healthcare and schools are not exempt in practice
Liberals demand Riksdag debate after Left Party Pride slogan about police
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Liberals demand Riksdag debate after Left Party Pride slogan about police

The Liberals are requesting a special debate in the Riksdag after participants in the Left Party’s section of a pride parade shouted “all of Malmö hates the police”
Left Party condemns police chant at Malmö Pride parade as inappropriate
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Left Party condemns police chant at Malmö Pride parade as inappropriate

In a video from Saturday's pride parade in Malmö, chants can be heard in the Left Party's section of the march: "All of Malmö hates police. " "I think it's a clearly inappropriate way to express oneself," writes Jonas Lindberg, a member of the Left Party's leadership, to TT
Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns
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Parties Promise Billions Despite Limited Budget Space, Economic Institute Warns

There is little room for ambitious election promises in the next term, according to the National Institute of Economic Research. Despite this, the parties are making a string of billion-kronor proposals
Dadgostar says there is a majority for S, V and MP
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Dadgostar says there is a majority for S, V and MP

Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is aiming for a new government without the Centre. She says a new government must pursue left-wing policies
Left Party reports Jimmie Åkesson to Swedish Economic Crime Agency, says matter could be criminal
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Left Party reports Jimmie Åkesson to Swedish Economic Crime Agency, says matter could be criminal

The Left Party has reported SD leader Jimmie Åkesson to the Swedish Economic Crime Agency after revelations about how the Sweden Democrats' finances were managed. "I have not committed any accounting crimes," said Åkesson
SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle
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SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle

For the first time this year, SVT's big final debate ahead of the parliamentary election will not be broadcast from Stockholm. “Our ambition is to reflect all of Sweden,” SVT's program director Michael Kucera tells TT
Nooshi Dadgostar could become minister of housing, says she has extensive experience
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Nooshi Dadgostar could become minister of housing, says she has extensive experience

The Left Party wants reform to make rental apartments more affordable. Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar would also like to see a left-winger as housing minister after the election
Criminal record requirements for residence permits are being tightened
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Criminal record requirements for residence permits are being tightened

A healthy lifestyle should be given greater weight when granting a residence permit.
Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most
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Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most

The Tidö government has dropped the one percent target for Swedish aid, which has meant cuts of many billions over the past four years. The Moderates and the Sweden Democrats estimate it is possible to cut a further 15 billion
Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment
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Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment

The Moderates and the Social Democrats have been holding separate talks for weeks to resolve the settlement chaos in the Riksdag. But when an agreement was about to be signed, everything collapsed
Åkesson: Social Democrats not credible on stricter migration policy
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Åkesson: Social Democrats not credible on stricter migration policy

"The Social Democrats are not credible when it comes to promises of a stricter migration policy," said Jimmie Åkesson (SD) during a debate with Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson on SVT's Aktuellt.
Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election
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Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election

The final leaders' debate in the Riksdag ahead of the autumn elections was marked by party scandals and harsh attacks. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson accused the Left Party of being "pervaded by extremists"
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government
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Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson could consider governing Sweden in a minority government. But that requires having a majority in parliament behind her, she says in an interview with TT
Center Party: Kristersson has disqualified himself as a candidate for prime minister
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Center Party: Kristersson has disqualified himself as a candidate for prime minister

The Center Party no longer sees Ulf Kristersson as a possible candidate for prime minister. The reason is, among other things, that he has promised to cede important ministerial posts to the Sweden Democrats (SD)
Kristersson and Dadgostar clash over Left Party candidates
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Kristersson and Dadgostar clash over Left Party candidates

Around 20 Left Party candidates have been dropped in recent days after, among other things, expressing support for terrorist groups. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has spoken of infiltration by Islamists, while Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar calls the statement ridiculous
Moderates request parliamentary debate after Left Party removes candidates over antisemitism and extremist ties
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Moderates request parliamentary debate after Left Party removes candidates over antisemitism and extremist ties

The Moderates are requesting a special debate in Parliament on anti-Semitism, extremism and "undue influence" on parliamentary parties.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more

"The red-green alternative is a threat that has not yet been sewn up. " This is how Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson explains that the red-greens have a large lead over the Tidö parties, 100 days before the election
V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare
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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare

For the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory
S leader Magdalena Andersson on deleted Left Party candidates: Very serious
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S leader Magdalena Andersson on deleted Left Party candidates: Very serious

S leader Magdalena Andersson has said that a number of people who ran for the Left Party in municipal and regional elections ahead of this autumn's elections have expressed support for groups labeled as terrorists. "I take it very seriously," Andersson told TT
Dadgostar on Left Party candidates: It's good that they're leaving
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Dadgostar on Left Party candidates: It's good that they're leaving

Fourteen candidates have been removed from the Left Party's municipal election candidate lists after Expressen's investigation into tributes to terrorists, according to Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar.
Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament
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Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament

The red-green parties - S, V and MP - would have their own majority if there were an election today, according to Statistics Sweden's major party sympathy survey. The Liberals would be forced out of parliament
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