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Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming
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Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming

A right-wing extremist man spread a film and exposed two teenagers on the internet. According to the Expo foundation, SD top figure Jessica Stegrud held the camera
Critics Question Effectiveness of Sweden's Cultural Canon
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Critics Question Effectiveness of Sweden's Cultural Canon

A cultural canon does not solve the problems of culture, emphasize several critics. The teacher Jenny Edvardsson wonders how the list will be used
Exotic Tree Species Proposed to Combat Climate Change in Swedish Forestry
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Exotic Tree Species Proposed to Combat Climate Change in Swedish Forestry

It needs to become easier to use new types of plantings that can withstand a warmer climate – and greater opportunity to fertilize the forest is required. The measures are proposed in the forest inquiry, which receives sharp criticism from Amanda Lind (Green party)
Green Party Proposes New Railway Authority in Sweden
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Green Party Proposes New Railway Authority in Sweden

Green party is finally holding its summer speech and takes the opportunity to deliver an early election promise: The Swedish Transport Administration will be shut down and instead a new authority with full focus on the railway will be established.
Sweden to Lift Uranium Mining Ban and Municipal Veto
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Sweden to Lift Uranium Mining Ban and Municipal Veto

The ban on uranium mining in Sweden is being removed. In the short term, the government also wants to abolish the municipal veto entirely
Green Party Proposes Cultural Noise Zones to Protect Concert Venues
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Green Party Proposes Cultural Noise Zones to Protect Concert Venues

In connection with the fact that Trädgården in Stockholm is threatened with closure, the Green party now wants to facilitate the introduction of protected areas where sound from, for example, concerts should be allowed.
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025
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Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches.
Amanda Lind Criticizes Kristersson's Climate Policy at Almedalen
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Amanda Lind Criticizes Kristersson's Climate Policy at Almedalen

The Green party's spokesperson Amanda Lind goes on the attack against the government's climate policy in Almedalen. Ulf Kristersson has not gained control over the climate
Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling
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Green Party Calls for Aid Minister Dousa's Resignation Over UNRWA Handling

The Green party demands that aid minister Benjamin Dousa (M) resigns. This due to the government's handling of the UN agency Unrwa
Green Party Proposes 250 Million Kronor Boost for Culture
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Green Party Proposes 250 Million Kronor Boost for Culture

The Green Party wants to allocate 250 million kronor to culture in its spring amending budget – with investments in primarily regional culture and study associations. It is against the broad cultural life in the entire country that the government's policy hits the hardest, says Amanda Lind
Green Party Proposes Emissions Trading to Replace Reduction Obligation
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Green Party Proposes Emissions Trading to Replace Reduction Obligation

The reduction obligation has soon played out its role, believes the Green Party. Instead, MP wants to see a national system for emission rights according to the same model as exists for heavy industry within the EU
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
Swedish Climate Goals at Risk: Experts Criticize Kristersson's Leadership
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Swedish Climate Goals at Risk: Experts Criticize Kristersson's Leadership

The government's policy is not enough for Sweden to reach its climate goals by 2030, warn the experts in the Climate Policy Council. For me, it is obvious that Ulf Kristersson has lost control over the climate work, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind
Peter Kullgren becomes the first minister to take paternity leave
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Peter Kullgren becomes the first minister to take paternity leave

Rural Affairs Minister Peter Kullgren (Christian Democrats) is to take paternal leave – and thus becomes the first male minister to take leave to care for a child.
Criticism of the Forest Proposal: "Almost Impossible"
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Criticism of the Forest Proposal: "Almost Impossible"

The Green Party is deeply critical of several proposals presented by the government's investigator on how to harvest forests in Sweden. It complicates sustainable forestry and is "out of touch with reality", according to spokesperson Amanda Lind
The Opposition Demands Clarity on Netanyahu
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The Opposition Demands Clarity on Netanyahu

The opposition demands that the government clarifies that it intends to live up to the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant and arrests Israel's prime minister if he comes to Sweden, reports Aftonbladet.
Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out
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Sweden's green aid continues – but is being hollowed out

Sweden continues to contribute with money to three important UN funds linked to the climate transition. But the contribution is being hollowed out, as it is not being adjusted for inflation
The MP on Emissions: The Minister is Not Taking Responsibility
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The MP on Emissions: The Minister is Not Taking Responsibility

Emissions have increased, new statistics show. The Green Party now wants to know if the Minister for Climate is considering resigning
He has the highest absence among party leaders
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He has the highest absence among party leaders

The Opposition: Which Planet Are They On?
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The Opposition: Which Planet Are They On?

The opposition is deeply critical of the government's announcement to abolish the flight tax. It is an extremely irresponsible climate policy, says spokesperson Amanda Lind (Green Party)
The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy
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The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

Sweden must invest in new railways across the country and in trains that run on time. At the same time as people sit on platforms and wait, the government sits on its hands, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind
Kristersson reported to Constitutional Committee over strömming statement
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Kristersson reported to Constitutional Committee over strömming statement

The Green Party is reporting the Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) and the Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) to the Constitutional Committee for statements about a trawling ban in the Baltic Sea.
Disaster figure for KD - support halved
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Disaster figure for KD - support halved

Labour and Christian Democrats fall below the parliamentary threshold in SCB's latest measurement of party sympathies – and support for Christian Democrats has almost halved since the election. Both parties are primarily losing to their government coalition partner, the Moderates
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