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MP worries polls are slipping as it warns voters not to take it for granted
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MP worries polls are slipping as it warns voters not to take it for granted

Is the Green Party's clear message about higher gasoline prices working against them ahead of election day? Not if you ask the spokespeople. There is nothing to suggest that is the case, says Amanda Lind
Harsh tone in final party leaders’ debate before Sunday’s election
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Harsh tone in final party leaders’ debate before Sunday’s election

The tone was harsh in the last party leaders' debate before Sunday’s election. There has to be some fucking order, S leader Magdalena Andersson exclaimed
Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö
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Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö

A series of recent statements have put the spotlight on conflicts within the Tidö parties. I think we should calm down, says M leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Green Party vows to restore Environment Ministry, create climate cabinet and fund for climate investments
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Green Party vows to restore Environment Ministry, create climate cabinet and fund for climate investments

If the Green Party enters government, the party wants to reintroduce the Ministry of the Environment, establish a special climate cabinet and launch a climate fund for major investments.
Could the next Culture Minister be a Sweden Democrat?
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Could the next Culture Minister be a Sweden Democrat?

Parisa Liljestrand (M) will say yes if she gets the chance. But if the Conservatives win the election, the next Minister of Culture could be a Sweden Democrat
MP says fuel prices could rise by six kronor if it shapes policy after election
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MP says fuel prices could rise by six kronor if it shapes policy after election

Fuel prices could be increased by six kronor instead of four if the Green Party is allowed to decide after the election. We don't want to see any shock increases, says spokesperson Amanda Lind in SVT's hearing
This is how the parties want to make healthcare more equal
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This is how the parties want to make healthcare more equal

Healthcare is often highlighted as the most important election issue when voters are asked. TT has reviewed the parties' priority election promises in this area
Amanda Lind: Only the Green Party speaks plainly about higher fuel prices
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Amanda Lind: Only the Green Party speaks plainly about higher fuel prices

Spokesperson Amanda Lind wants to get a "kickstart for the climate" if the Green Party takes a seat in government. She does not deny that gasoline will become more expensive in the future, but says this applies regardless of the government
Green Party wants to add 3 billion to Industriklivet to speed green transition
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Green Party wants to add 3 billion to Industriklivet to speed green transition

To accelerate the green transition, the Green Party is promising three billion on top of the state-run Industrial Step. The money is promised in a “green industry package” from the party
Green Party calls for national strategy for sustainable fashion and textiles
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Green Party calls for national strategy for sustainable fashion and textiles

Reduced VAT on clothing repairs and stricter requirements for online platforms like Shein and Temu. These are two of the elements the Green Party wants to see in a national strategy for transitioning to a sustainable textile and fashion industry
Center Party sets sights on S, C, KD and possibly Greens in post-election government deal
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Center Party sets sights on S, C, KD and possibly Greens in post-election government deal

The Center Party’s preferred government consists of S, C, KD and perhaps MP. Now the party is betting everything on the “Centre Alternative
Party leaders clash over household finances in Expressen/Di debate
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Party leaders clash over household finances in Expressen/Di debate

The prime ministerial rivals clashed in the Expressen/Di party leaders' debate on household finances. They accused each other of nonsense and hypocrisy
Green Party demands 3.3 billion kronor support package for the Baltic Sea
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Green Party demands 3.3 billion kronor support package for the Baltic Sea

One of the Green Party's most important election promises is a package worth 3. 3 billion kronor to give the Baltic Sea a chance to recover
Greens propose tax breaks for renewable power and charging points in every parking space
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Greens propose tax breaks for renewable power and charging points in every parking space

The Green Party is going to the election with a political package the party calls “folkel. ” MPs want, among other things, to see new tax breaks on renewable electricity and for every parking space to be a charging point
Green Party says it is needed in government for stronger climate policy
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Green Party says it is needed in government for stronger climate policy

The Green Party wants to be part of a new government after the election, with a focus on the climate. According to spokesperson Amanda Lind, no other parties have a climate policy worth the name
Government advances Norra Kärr mine plan with conditions to protect Vättern drinking water
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Government advances Norra Kärr mine plan with conditions to protect Vättern drinking water

The government has taken a new step toward mineral extraction at the Norra Kärr mine near Lake Vättern. The deposit is considered to be of such great national interest that a processing concession should be granted, according to the county administrative board, on condition that the company shows how drinking water will be protected
Green Party MP promises system change and crisis plan for heat waves
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Green Party MP promises system change and crisis plan for heat waves

The Green Party's spokesman, Daniel Helldén, promises a systemic change in rail policy. The Swedish people want to travel by train, and they want the trains to run on time
The film industry on the new film policy: Watered down
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The film industry on the new film policy: Watered down

The new state film policy is receiving harsh criticism and is described by the film industry as both watered-down and inadequate. "This is probably one of the most substanceless proposals in Swedish history," said Eva Hamilton, chairwoman of the Film & TV Producers Association, to TT
Amanda Lind in cultural battles at Almedalen
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Amanda Lind in cultural battles at Almedalen

The threat to cultural heritage and artistic freedom - plus a cultural policy battle. Here are five program items where the debate could heat up during Almedalen Week
SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle
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SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle

For the first time this year, SVT's big final debate ahead of the parliamentary election will not be broadcast from Stockholm. “Our ambition is to reflect all of Sweden,” SVT's program director Michael Kucera tells TT
Green Party wants a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture
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Green Party wants a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture

The Green Party wants the government to develop a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture.
Järvaveckan in Spånga, Stockholm closes due to strong winds
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Järvaveckan in Spånga, Stockholm closes due to strong winds

Järvaveckan in Spånga, Stockholm, was forced to close on its first day because of strong winds. The weather has changed very quickly over the last few hours, says founder and CEO Ahmed Abdirahman
Amanda Lind to Åkesson: Stop with false accusations
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Amanda Lind to Åkesson: Stop with false accusations

The party leaders had long refrained from repeating the heated TV debate that took place on SVT last fall. But Sunday's debate still heated up toward the end
Kristersson: No revote after equalizer chaos in citizenship vote
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Kristersson: No revote after equalizer chaos in citizenship vote

The controversial parliamentary vote on citizenship - where a move by the Sweden Democrats caused the set-off system to fall - stands. "We have submitted our proposal and we stand by it, of course," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
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