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V and KD Clash in EU Parliament: Employee Reports Scratches
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V and KD Clash in EU Parliament: Employee Reports Scratches

The KD leader Ebba Busch says that the incident that hit Alice Teodorescu Måwe is completely unacceptable. But The Left Party gives a different picture
Teodorescu Måwe Incident Sparks Controversy in EU Parliament
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Teodorescu Måwe Incident Sparks Controversy in EU Parliament

The Left Party has reported Kristdemokraterna's EU parliamentarian Alice Teodorescu Måwe for assault on a civil servant employed by V. KD claims the opposite, that Teodorescu Måwe was the one who was attacked – and receives support from the EU parliament's press spokesperson
Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat
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Jomshof Criticized for Racist Remarks Against Riazat

The SD top Richard Jomshof hopes that the V member Daniel Riazat will "leave Sweden and go back home". The Left Party group leader demands that the government takes action, writes Svenska Dagbladet
EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition
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EU Approves Extended Deadline for Emission-Free Cars Despite Swedish Opposition

Lorena Delgado Varas Faces Pressure to Resign Amid Party Dispute
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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
Internal Document Reveals Concerns Over Delgado Varas in Swedish Politics
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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.
EU Parliament Urges Turkey to Release Journalist Joakim Medin
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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.
Christian Democrat Leader Urges Tougher Laws on Extremist Demonstrations
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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
Left Party MP Daniel Riazat Resigns Amidst Leadership Dispute
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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 Proposes Equal Pricing to Lower Food Costs
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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.
Five Party Leaders Warn of US Shift Toward Authoritarianism
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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
Moderates and Christian Democrats Hope for Centre Party Shift
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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
Dadgostar Confirms Expulsion of Antisemitism-Accused MP Delgado Varas
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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
Left Party Faces Voter Challenges Amid Internal Antisemitism Dispute
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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
Conflict Erupts in Left Party Over Delgado Varas Resignation Dispute
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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
Parliament Majority Seeks Review of Ministers' Shareholding Rules
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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
New Centre Party Leader Anna-Karin Hatt Stands Firm Against SD Collaboration
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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
Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Delgado Varas Resignation Demand
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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 Urges MP Lorena Delgado Varas to Step Down
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Left Party Urges MP Lorena Delgado Varas to Step Down

EU Parliament to Vote on Releasing Detained Journalist Joakim Medin
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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
Former Politicians Urge Merger of Swedish Liberals and Centre Party
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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
Left Party Proposes 5,000 Kronor Child Allowance for School Breaks
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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
Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned
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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
Johan Pehrson Held Betsson Shares Amid Gaming Decision Controversy
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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
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