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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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"

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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"

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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
Benefit Cap May Violate the Convention on the Rights of the Child
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Benefit Cap May Violate the Convention on the Rights of the Child

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The Government's investigator proposes a benefit cap to make it more profitable to work. But it can hit hard against families with many children, lead to segregation, crime, and contradict the Convention on the Rights of the Child
The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense
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The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense

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The Riksdag's opposition parties are open to EU countries being able to borrow for defense buildup. It will entail a tremendous amount of money, but what is the alternative, says Center Party leader Muharrem Demirok
V and MP: The fundamental problem is the market school
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V and MP: The fundamental problem is the market school

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The government's investigator wants to scrap the F-grade and see a grading scale with ten steps. The Left Party appreciates the proposals, but believes that the fundamental problem remains
Criticism of removing "woman" from the abortion law
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Criticism of removing "woman" from the abortion law

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The proposal to remove the word "woman" from the abortion law and replace it with "the one who is pregnant" is causing a political debate within the Parliamentary Parties, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.
The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early
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The question of troops to Ukraine raised too early

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Sweden has, like other NATO countries, received a request from the USA about what they can contribute militarily to a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. It entirely depends on how the peace looks, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party)
The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump
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The Foreign Minister is Criticized: Fails to Mention Trump

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Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) is criticized for not mentioning the President of the USA in her foreign policy declaration. She avoids with precision mentioning Donald Trump, says Håkan Svenneling, foreign policy spokesperson for V, in a debate in the Riksdag
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