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KD open to lower funding for independent schools
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KD open to lower funding for independent schools

The Social Democrats do not look likely to get a ban on profiteering in schools through if they are to cooperate with the Christian Democrats and the Center Party after the election. But a change in school funding that affects independent schools may be easier to agree on
Social Democrats want to cut funding for private schools by up to 11 percent
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Social Democrats want to cut funding for private schools by up to 11 percent

The Social Democrats want to reduce school fees for independent schools and are open to cutting them by as much as 11 percent.
Social Democrats want crisis commission after Sweden’s poor PISA results
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Social Democrats want crisis commission after Sweden’s poor PISA results

The Social Democrats want to appoint a crisis commission after Sweden's poor PISA results.
Social Democrats file complaint against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to KU
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Social Democrats file complaint against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to KU

The Social Democrats are filing a complaint against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Social Democrats propose cap of 15 children per preschool group, 12 for youngest
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Social Democrats propose cap of 15 children per preschool group, 12 for youngest

The Social Democrats want to introduce a maximum limit on the size of children's groups in preschool. Twelve children per group should be the maximum for the youngest children, and for older children the limit should be 15
Social Democrats want all primary school children to get after-school care
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Social Democrats want all primary school children to get after-school care

The Social Democrats want all children in primary school to be able to attend after-school activities, regardless of their parents' employment.
Social Democrats want to ban large school groups in independent schools
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Social Democrats want to ban large school groups in independent schools

The Social Democrats want to introduce a ban on large school groups among independent schools.
Social Democrats propose daily reading in primary schools to boost literacy
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Social Democrats propose daily reading in primary schools to boost literacy

The Social Democrats propose daily reading and intensive Swedish in primary school. The goal is that all children should be able to read and write when they leave primary school
Left Party wants to close Lundsberg boarding school
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Left Party wants to close Lundsberg boarding school

The Left Party wants to close the Lundsberg boarding school after media revelations about alleged racism, hazing and violence. "These are horrific stories that no child should have to endure," Isabell Mixter (V), education policy spokesperson, told P4 Värmland
New independent schools prohibited from distributing profits
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New independent schools prohibited from distributing profits

The government is moving forward with a ban on profit distribution for the first five years for newly established independent schools. Profit distribution will also be limited in the event of a change of ownership or if the school has quality deficiencies
Social Democrats critical of government proposal to allow private emergency schools
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Social Democrats critical of government proposal to allow private emergency schools

The Social Democrats reject the government's proposal to allow private emergency schools.
Gathered Social Democratic leaders honored Olof Palme
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Gathered Social Democratic leaders honored Olof Palme

Forty years after his assassination, Prime Minister Olof Palme was honored by all who succeeded him as leader of the Social Democrats.
Invitation to a meeting about screen time, a little desperate
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Invitation to a meeting about screen time, a little desperate

Minister of Education Simona Mohamsson (L) invites all parliamentary parties to a discussion about screen time and age limits for social media. S, V and C accept, but say they have difficulty taking the invitation seriously
Social Democrats want a flat-rate 8 to 11 percent deduction on school fees for independent schools
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Social Democrats want a flat-rate 8 to 11 percent deduction on school fees for independent schools

The Social Democrats want to see a flat-rate deduction of 8 to 11 percent on school fees for independent schools.
Government: Mobile phone ban in Swedish primary schools this autumn
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Government: Mobile phone ban in Swedish primary schools this autumn

A ban on students using mobile phones will be introduced in all compulsory schools starting in the autumn semester, the government proposes. The ban will also apply during breaks, at after-school centers and in open leisure activities
Social Democrats criticize independent school proposal, say continued profit leakage
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Social Democrats criticize independent school proposal, say continued profit leakage

The Social Democrats do not attach much weight to the state inquiry that has been handed to the government regarding profits in independent schools. None of these proposals will stop either overcompensation to independent schools or their ability to extract profits, says Anders Ygeman
S demands regulation of gaming platforms
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S demands regulation of gaming platforms

The Social Democrats want online gaming platforms to be regulated more strictly than today to stop grooming, gang recruitment of children and extreme content.
Social Democrats Propose Ban on Limited Companies Owning Schools
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Social Democrats Propose Ban on Limited Companies Owning Schools

The Social Democrats want to launch an initiative in the parliament that in the long run will mean a ban on profits in the school sector and a ban on limited companies owning schools. The proposal is a way for the Social Democrats to see if The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson is serious about the statements regarding a ban
Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden
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Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party wants to introduce a 15-year limit on social media. It will be controlled through a strict ID requirement
Social Democrats Restructure Leadership; Ygeman Takes New Role
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Social Democrats Restructure Leadership; Ygeman Takes New Role

The Social Democrats are rearranging the top layer ahead of the election 2026. The old veteran Anders Ygeman is losing his heavy role as responsible for integration issues
Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights
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Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights

The Government's grant reform is met with strong criticism from several quarters. Save the Children believe that the proposal contravenes the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Government Considers Law Changes After Demonstration Incidents
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Government Considers Law Changes After Demonstration Incidents

The issue of ministers' and members of parliament's security has become highly topical after the recent incidents surrounding demonstrations at the parliament. The government now wants to review different laws, among other things, to give the police increased powers to change the time and place of demonstrations
Parties Agree on Pension Increase During Economic Surplus
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Parties Agree on Pension Increase During Economic Surplus

All parties agree – a so-called gas should be introduced in the pension system that gives all pensioners more money in good times. According to the latest calculations, there would be a payout in 2027, just under a hundred kronor per month
Social Democrats Criticize Minister's Absence from EU-Israel Meeting
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Social Democrats Criticize Minister's Absence from EU-Israel Meeting

Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party) was absent from yesterday's meeting with the EU's foreign ministers where various measures against Israel were raised. It is a lost opportunity, says Anders Ygeman, The Social Democrats' spokesperson on migration and social insurance issues, to TT
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