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Left Party Proposes Equal Pricing to Lower Food Costs
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Left Party Proposes Equal Pricing to Lower Food Costs

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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EU Parliament to Vote on Releasing Detained Journalist Joakim Medin
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EU Parliament to Vote on Releasing Detained Journalist Joakim Medin

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Left Party Proposes 7.4 Billion Investment to Boost Household Finances
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Left Party Proposes 7.4 Billion Investment to Boost Household Finances

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The Left Party wants to invest 7. 4 billion to strengthen household finances
Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings
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Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

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Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio.
Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group
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Stockholm's Alcohol Farm Sales Law Misinterpreted, Says Industry Group

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The red-green majority in Stockholm wants to limit farm sales of alcohol on weekends – now the industry organization Visita accuses the parties of having misinterpreted the new law. It's not meant to be that way, says Visita's chief lawyer Stefan Lundin
Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey
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Swedish Politicians to Attend Journalist Joakim Medin's Trial in Turkey

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Jonas Sjöstedt (L) and Ulrika Westerlund (GP) are traveling to Ankara to attend the trial of Swedish journalist Joakim Medina. It's about putting some pressure on Turkey, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt
Kristersson and Busch Thank Pehrson for Cooperation and Laughter
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Kristersson and Busch Thank Pehrson for Cooperation and Laughter

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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson thanks Johan Pehrson for his efforts to get Sweden in order, KD leader Ebba Busch for the cooperation and the laughter.
Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats
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Ebba Busch Open to Cooperation with Sweden Democrats

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She was the one who opened up for the bourgeoisie's cooperation with SD. After ten years as the Christian Democrats' party leader, Ebba Busch wants to continue being a breakthrough and can become the one who first says yes to the party in government
Kristersson Questions Dadgostar's Stance Amid Anti-Semitism Controversy
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Kristersson Questions Dadgostar's Stance Amid Anti-Semitism Controversy

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According to Världen idag, V-top Lorena Delgado Varas is said to have "liked" among other things anti-Semitic comments on Instagram. "Where does the boundary actually go for Nooshi Dadgostar?", comments Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism
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Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism

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The opposition criticizes the spring budget and demands crisis measures. The Social Democrats accuse the government of lacking crisis insight and the Centre Party demands an end to "wait and see politics"
Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as New Centre Party Leader
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Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as New Centre Party Leader

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The Centre Party's electoral committee proposes Anna-Karin Hatt as new party leader. It can probably work, believes political scientist Mikael Sundström at Lund University
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