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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)
MP: Give double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms
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MP: Give double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms

The Green Party wants to double compensation to municipalities that host wind farms. The party is outlining a new mining tax that will benefit local communities
Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden
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Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden

The opposition parties agree that the government must do more to strengthen the Swedish economy. However, they are far from unanimous about what is needed
MP promises one billion kronor more per year to civil society
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MP promises one billion kronor more per year to civil society

Green Party proposes additional 800 kronor per child per month in child benefit for single parents
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Green Party proposes additional 800 kronor per child per month in child benefit for single parents

The Green Party proposes that single parents receive an additional 800 kronor per child per month in child benefit.
Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall
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Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall

The Moderates are challenging the Red-Green parties to a debate ahead of the elections this fall.
Green Party: We don't troll like Trump
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Green Party: We don't troll like Trump

The Green Party has launched its election slogan, which reads: "Sweden wins with green politics. "
MP: Get rid of oil dependence, invest in Sweden
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MP: Get rid of oil dependence, invest in Sweden

The Green Party wants to make Sweden independent of fossil fuels - oil and gas, including temporary government support of three billion per year. The goal is to become self-sufficient in biofuels and to quintuple Swedish biogas production
Man charged with threatening Green Party spokesperson Amanda Lind
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Man charged with threatening Green Party spokesperson Amanda Lind

A man in western Sweden has been charged with threatening Green Party spokesperson Amanda Lind, reports SVT News West.
Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster
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Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster

In a recent report, the Climate Policy Council criticized the government's climate work - and MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster. Acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L) disagrees
Green Party proposes electric car offensive
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Green Party proposes electric car offensive

The Green Party wants to accelerate electrification with an electric-car offensive. All households should be able to afford to switch away from fossil fuels, party spokespeople say
Green Party promises to introduce new cultural school law
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Green Party promises to introduce new cultural school law

The Green Party is now going into the elections with the promise of a new "cultural right of access" for all students in primary and secondary schools.
Kristersson in the debate: It's getting brighter in Sweden
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Kristersson in the debate: It's getting brighter in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) believes that much is on the right track when it comes to issues ranging from gang crime to the economy. But the opposition points to widening gaps and a darker reality
Kristersson says Sweden sending military to Greenland was obvious
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Kristersson says Sweden sending military to Greenland was obvious

Sweden is contributing military personnel to a Danish exercise in Greenland. "It was obvious to us to accept," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says
MP: Fee on clear-cutting and bonus for sustainable forests
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MP: Fee on clear-cutting and bonus for sustainable forests

The Green Party wants to introduce a bonus-malus system for forests. Clear-cutting should be subject to a fee, while more sustainable forestry will receive a bonus
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
MP: Swedish exports enable mass murder in Sudan
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MP: Swedish exports enable mass murder in Sudan

Since the United Arab Emirates supports the militia in Sudan, Sweden should immediately cease its arms exports to the country, representatives of the Green Party write in a debate article in SvD.
The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden
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The Riksdag says yes to uranium mining in Sweden

Despite concerns from several municipalities, the Riksdag has now voted to once again allow uranium mining in Sweden. Operations that handle small amounts of uranium will also not be subject to the municipal veto
Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy
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Social Democrats Report Migration Minister Over Somalia Funds Controversy

The Social Democrats report Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) to the Constitutional Committee, reports Ekot. The Green party demands his resignation
Green Party Aims to Influence Social Democrats on Migration Policy
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Green Party Aims to Influence Social Democrats on Migration Policy

The Green party intends to drive for a more liberal immigration policy if the red-greens win the election. And the party believes that they can get The Social Democrats to join them
Green Party Urges Government Electrification Agreements to Boost Renewables
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Green Party Urges Government Electrification Agreements to Boost Renewables

Green party wants to see government electrification agreements so that the industry will switch and more renewable energy will be built.
Lind Criticizes Kristersson for Weak Leadership at Green Party Congress
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Lind Criticizes Kristersson for Weak Leadership at Green Party Congress

Green party is the guarantor for a fair climate policy in a possible red-green government – that says the party's spokesperson Amanda Lind in her congress speech. She also attacks Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
Kristersson Condemns Threats Leading to Hatt's Resignation
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Kristersson Condemns Threats Leading to Hatt's Resignation

C-leader Anna-Karin Hatt resigns after threats and hate. All party leaders react to the message
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