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Suspected election fraud in Borlänge: Here’s what we know so far
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Suspected election fraud in Borlänge: Here’s what we know so far

Several different preliminary investigations under the heading "improper influence in voting" are ongoing after the election. One of them is the suspected election fraud linked to the Left Party in Borlänge
Nearly 12,000 election appeals filed as V MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali requests leave
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Nearly 12,000 election appeals filed as V MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali requests leave

Appeals continue to pour in to the Election Review Board after the election. On Friday, the number had risen to around 11,700, the office said
Left Party refuses to back down in government talks, says demands stand unchanged
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Left Party refuses to back down in government talks, says demands stand unchanged

It has been a week since Magdalena Andersson (S) was given the task of trying to form a government. There is still no sign of progress - or that V would back down from its ministerial demands
Stockholm city files police report over alleged election influence in Järva
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Stockholm city files police report over alleged election influence in Järva

The City of Stockholm has filed a police report for undue influence in elections following information that emerged about the Left Party's campaign in Järva in an editorial, reports P4 Stockholm.
Marked ballots may not clearly qualify as election fraud, law professor says
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Marked ballots may not clearly qualify as election fraud, law professor says

Does handing out marked ballots, as is said to have happened in Borlänge, count as election fraud? It is not entirely clear, according to Joakim Nergelius, a law professor. Marked ballots have been accepted, he says
Over 250 Left Party ballots invalidated in Hallonbergen election count
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Over 250 Left Party ballots invalidated in Hallonbergen election count

Hundreds of regional election ballots were lost, found and declared invalid in Hallonbergen, north of Stockholm, reports the newspaper Mitti. The votes belong to the Left Party
Gothenburg Book Fair opens after new row over Israel-linked program items
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Gothenburg Book Fair opens after new row over Israel-linked program items

The book fair has been inaugurated, just like last year, after debate and a police report over the Sweden-Israel Friendship Association's program items. It is important to be able to meet and talk, says the association's chairman, David Lega
Dadgostar: V MP to take timeout during election fraud investigation
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Dadgostar: V MP to take timeout during election fraud investigation

After several days of silence about the suspected election fraud, Left Party Leader Nooshi Dadgostar is now commenting on the matter. She is taking the information about the election of Mohamed Abdukardir Ali seriously
What we know so far about the suspected election fraud in Dalarna
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What we know so far about the suspected election fraud in Dalarna

A criminal investigation into suspected election fraud in Dalarna is underway. Here is what we know so far
Social Democrats want new Speaker, say Andreas Norlén should go before Riksdag vote on Monday
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Social Democrats want new Speaker, say Andreas Norlén should go before Riksdag vote on Monday

The Social Democrats want a new speaker when the Riksdag votes on Monday. “For us, it is obvious that Andreas Norlén will not remain in office,” said S group leader Lena Hallengren
Three suspects named in Borlänge election fraud investigation
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Three suspects named in Borlänge election fraud investigation

Three suspects are included in the investigation into suspected election fraud in Borlänge, SVT News reports, citing documents from the Swedish Prosecution Authority. No one has been notified of any suspicion, prosecutor Oskar Edvardsson tells TT
V MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali will keep his Riksdag seat during election fraud probe
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V MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali will keep his Riksdag seat during election fraud probe

The Left Party's newly elected MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali will not be leaving his parliamentary seat at this time, according to Left Party secretary Maria Forsberg.
Kajsa Fredholm could replace V MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali in Riksdag after election fraud probe
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Kajsa Fredholm could replace V MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali in Riksdag after election fraud probe

V member Mohamed Abdukardir Ali may be replaced by Kajsa Fredholm in the Riksdag after the investigation into election fraud in Dalarna, Göteborgs-Posten writes.
Centre Party: Left Party is not fit to govern, says party secretary Hannes Hervieu
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Centre Party: Left Party is not fit to govern, says party secretary Hannes Hervieu

The Left Party is not suitable for government, says C’s party secretary Hannes Hervieu. Being in government is about taking responsibility for economic policy, security policy and foreign policy
Left Party MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali to step back amid election fraud probe
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Left Party MP Mohamed Abdukardir Ali to step back amid election fraud probe

The Left Party's Mohamed Abdukardir Ali is taking a timeout, the party says. According to media reports, the newly elected member of parliament is linked to the investigation into suspected election fraud in Dalarna
Business leaders pressure Center Party to keep tax promises
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Business leaders pressure Center Party to keep tax promises

The Center Party was elected on a platform of lower taxes, not least for companies. Now representatives of business and industry organizations are putting pressure on the party to keep its promises
Prosecutors reopen probe into suspected election interference in Sweden’s Dalarna
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Prosecutors reopen probe into suspected election interference in Sweden’s Dalarna

The National Anti-Corruption Unit has launched a preliminary investigation into suspected election interference, reports Dagens Industri. The offense is said to have taken place in Dalarna and concerns marked ballot papers in the parliamentary election, according to information given to the newspaper
Silent on red-green talks, C still refuses to meet V in government talks
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Silent on red-green talks, C still refuses to meet V in government talks

The red-green parties are keeping a lid on what possible meetings are taking place. According to a V source, C still refuses to sit down in joint party leadership talks
Political newcomer Mohamed Abdukardir Ali wins Riksdag seat for Left Party in Dalarna
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Political newcomer Mohamed Abdukardir Ali wins Riksdag seat for Left Party in Dalarna

Mohamed Abdukardir Ali made it into parliament for the Left Party on the Dalarna ticket despite being a newcomer and far down the list. “I’m surprised myself,” Ali told Expressen
Palestine issue helps Left Party surge in Rosengård as turnout rises sharply
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Palestine issue helps Left Party surge in Rosengård as turnout rises sharply

It gave Nooshi Dadgostar (V) headaches during the election campaign - but may have benefited the party in vulnerable areas. In Rosengård in Malmö, several voters say the Palestine issue was decisive when they cast their ballots: “They are waging war on our religion,” says one voter on election day
Election results: More than a third of MPs are new faces
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Election results: More than a third of MPs are new faces

The election has been counted. Just over a third of the elected members of parliament are new
Peter Kullgren and Lars Adaktusson look set to miss Riksdag seats as vote counts continue
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Peter Kullgren and Lars Adaktusson look set to miss Riksdag seats as vote counts continue

Current Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) does not look likely to enter the Riksdag, nor does former program host Lars Adaktusson (KD). MP Martin Melin (L) looks likely to leave
Åkesson: Unclear who won the election as SD comments on losses
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Åkesson: Unclear who won the election as SD comments on losses

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson says it is unclear who won the election. At the same time, he comments on the party's losses
Magdalena Andersson tasked with forming new government as parties clash over support lines
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Magdalena Andersson tasked with forming new government as parties clash over support lines

S leader Magdalena Andersson is tasked with trying to form a new government. But how she will put it together is unclear
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