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.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
Swedish politicsLorena 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.
Swedish politicsThere 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.
Swedish politicsAnna-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. Thanks for the trust, let's show Sweden that we are ready to get the job done – together, she says from the stage.
SwedenThe 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. Now she is receiving support from former leading figures and parts of the grassroots, reports Aftonbladet.
Swedish politicsTurkey'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.
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