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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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn
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Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

The Government aims to have negotiated with the opposition by autumn on how to borrow and allocate 300 billion kronor for the upgrading of the defence. It may also result in a new NATO goal for civil defence
Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as Center Party Leader, Seen as Strong Contender
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Anna-Karin Hatt Proposed as Center Party Leader, Seen as Strong Contender

The Center Party's electoral committee proposes Anna-Karin Hatt as the new party leader. It could probably work, believes political scientist Mikael Sundström at Lund University
Swedish MP Steps Back After Police Report Over Anti-Semitic Post
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Swedish MP Steps Back After Police Report Over Anti-Semitic Post

The Left Party's Member of Parliament Lorena Delgado Varas is taking a break from her assignments after the Jewish Central Council reported her for incitement against an ethnic group.
Sweden Faces Pension Debate as Calls for Fee Hike Intensify
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Sweden Faces Pension Debate as Calls for Fee Hike Intensify

The general pension is expected to decrease as part of the total pension even if the fees to the pension system are increased, according to an analysis that the Riksdag's pension group has commissioned. Most important for the pension size is to work longer
Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal
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Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal

The opposition, not entirely unexpectedly, gives the government a failing grade for the nuclear power proposal. Even the S, which does not have any principled opposition to new reactors, thinks that one is being offered a pig in a poke – that is, without knowing what one gets
Opposition Supports Defense Boost but Urges Tax Hikes for Balance
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Opposition Supports Defense Boost but Urges Tax Hikes for Balance

The opposition welcomes the government's intention to borrow 300 billion kronor for a major reinforcement of the defense. It is incredibly welcome that the government is now finally listening to our demands, and we believe that this should be expedited, says Mikael Damberg, the Social Democrats' economic-political spokesperson
Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden
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Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden

The Left Party's party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says that the government needs to legislate if the food giants do not start lowering their prices. For example, introduce an excess profit tax so that the incentive to raise prices in this way does not exist, says Dadgostar at a demonstration against the food giants
Kristersson: Risk of Complete Escalation
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Kristersson: Risk of Complete Escalation

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) warns after last night's Israeli attacks on Gaza of a "complete" escalation of the conflict.
Despite Criticism – Medication Will Be This Much More Expensive
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Despite Criticism – Medication Will Be This Much More Expensive

This summer, it will become significantly more expensive for individuals who regularly take medication. The patient's co-payment for medicines is proposed to be increased - from 2,900 kronor per person and year to 3,800 kronor
Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week
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Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week

When food prices rose two years ago, the government summoned the food giants. Now, a new crisis meeting is being planned for next week
The Government Hopes for a New Northvolt Owner
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The Government Hopes for a New Northvolt Owner

The Government hopes for a new long-term owner for Northvolt. This is a functioning business that many actors are dependent on, says Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch
Malmer Stenergard reported to the Constitutional Committee after the share purchase
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Malmer Stenergard reported to the Constitutional Committee after the share purchase

The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has been reported to the Constitutional Committee (KU) following the revelation that she bought shares in the defense company Mildef.
Three profiles on International Women's Day: It's going in the wrong direction
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Three profiles on International Women's Day: It's going in the wrong direction

Equality is backing down, feminism is under attack. Several well-known social debaters paint a gloomy picture of the situation on International Women's Day
Kristersson: Will Make a New Swedish Defense Decision
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Kristersson: Will Make a New Swedish Defense Decision

The uncertain global situation and NATO's new goals require a new Swedish defense decision, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. We will never be part of a Russian sphere of interest, says Kristersson
The Left Party: Revamping Requires New Budget Rules
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The Left Party: Revamping Requires New Budget Rules

Sweden's defense budget is to increase. Now the Left Party is urging the government to relax the requirements in the state budget
Swedish MP Anna Starbrink's MSB Appointment Sparks Controversy
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Swedish MP Anna Starbrink's MSB Appointment Sparks Controversy

The Liberal's Member of Parliament Anna Starbrink is the new Director-General at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). The employment documents were drawn up even before she applied for the job, reports Aftonbladet
Bohlin reported to the Constitutional Committee for appointment: "Handpicked"
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Bohlin reported to the Constitutional Committee for appointment: "Handpicked"

The Left Party Reports the Prime Minister: "Not a Hot Dog Stand"
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The Left Party Reports the Prime Minister: "Not a Hot Dog Stand"

Over 150 vacant jobs at the Government Offices were advertised solely on an iPad behind locked doors. Now the Left Party is reporting Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) to the Constitutional Committee
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