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Cecilia Skingsley Appointed New Governor of Stockholm
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Cecilia Skingsley Appointed New Governor of Stockholm

Former Riksbank top executive Cecilia Skingsley becomes the new Governor of Stockholm following Anna Kinberg Batra. I don't think the challenges are over by a long shot, says she
Kinberg Batra to Review Her Former Role at County Administrative Board
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Kinberg Batra to Review Her Former Role at County Administrative Board

Criticized recruitment was kept secret: Would have been chaos
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Criticized recruitment was kept secret: Would have been chaos

The recruitment of L-leader Anna Starbrink to MSB was made deliberately in secret – to prevent transparency according to the principle of public access to information, reports Aftonbladet. It's a administrative culture in decay, says freedom of expression expert Nils Funcke to the newspaper
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"

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
The Government Offices advertised via internal iPad
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The Government Offices advertised via internal iPad

Over 150 services to the Government Offices in Stockholm were announced solely via an iPad in the Government Offices' hall. A place that only individuals with access cards can access
Now the Constitutional Committee is also reporting Ulf Kristersson
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Now the Constitutional Committee is also reporting Ulf Kristersson

The Social Democrats are reporting Ulf Kristersson (M) to the Constitutional Committee following the developments surrounding Henrik Landerholm. According to the party's defense policy spokesperson Peter Hultqvist, there are question marks surrounding the recruitment
Better work environment since Kinberg Batra left
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Better work environment since Kinberg Batra left

The work environment has improved, but economically, the County Administrative Board in Stockholm is still suffering from the aftermath of Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor.
Tears as Kinberg Batra resigns in her husband's program
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Tears as Kinberg Batra resigns in her husband's program

David Batra's TV series took an unexpected turn. Now the scandal behind the scenes is portrayed in "First Lady"
Audit: Kinberg Batra's severance package not incorrect
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Audit: Kinberg Batra's severance package not incorrect

Anna Kinberg Batra did not make a mistake when she bought out the county director Åsa Ryding for 2. 2 million kronor according to the National Audit Office, reports P4 Stockholm
Anna Kinberg Batra scandal affected David Batra's new TV series
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Anna Kinberg Batra scandal affected David Batra's new TV series

During the recording of David Batra's new TV series, his wife Anna Kinberg Batra had to resign. The chaos preceding her resignation is now depicted in the program
After the scandal autumn - party leaders in TV debate
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After the scandal autumn - party leaders in TV debate

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson can expect tough attacks tonight in the party leader debate because one of his wedding guests is linked to a criminal motorcycle gang. But more party leaders have been forced to crisis-manage this autumn – due to aggressive lottery sales, anti-Semitism, and a dismissed governor
He takes over after Kinberg Batra
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He takes over after Kinberg Batra

Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman
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Anna Kinberg Batra resigns as Skansen Chairman

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the assignment as chairperson of Skansen's board, reports SVT News.
Ulf Kristersson: Understands that it's provocative
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Ulf Kristersson: Understands that it's provocative

That authorities' managers can mismanage their job and then keep their salary in the so-called "elephant graveyard" – for several years – sparks criticism again. I can understand that it sticks in the eyes, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and announces that the regulatory framework will be reviewed
The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up
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The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

Anna Kinberg Batra was fired as county governor, but keeps her salary for five years. At her new workplace, there are already five director-generals who have also lost their jobs
Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary
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Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

The Government receives criticism for Anna Kinberg Batra keeping her high salary for five years – despite being forced out of her position as Governor of Stockholm, reports TV4 News. The Government is now opening the door to revise the regulations
Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company
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Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite
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Political Scientist: Anna Kinberg Batra Nourishes the Myth of the Power Elite

Anna Kinberg Batra's actions have damaged the confidence in the government agencies, according to political scientist Göran Sundström. Instead of a well-paid job in the government offices, he believes that the authorities should have investigated whether she could be punished
Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years
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Kinberg Batra keeps her salary – for five years

Despite being forced out of the position as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra will still receive a monthly salary of over 100,000 kronor – for five years to come.
Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra
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Three Political Storms Surrounding Kinberg Batra

Less than two years after taking office as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra is forced to resign, following sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. It is not the first time that a storm is brewing around the former M leader
The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"
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The Union on Kinberg Batra's Departure: "Feels Right"

The union at the county administrative board in Stockholm welcomes the government's dismissal of Anna Kinberg Batra from the post as governor. It spontaneously feels right, says Susann Sass Jonsson, chairperson for Saco-S at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm
Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking
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Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

The Government lacks confidence in Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor of Stockholm. After sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the former Moderate Party leader is now forced to leave her position
Expert: She broke the law "a bit crosswise"
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Expert: She broke the law "a bit crosswise"

Nonchalant and lacking respect for the constitution. The Parliamentary Ombudsman's personally directed criticism against Anna Kinberg Batra is not common
Kinberg Batra's Crisis
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Kinberg Batra's Crisis

County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra receives severe criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) for three disputed recruitments. Her actions testify to "nonchalance and a lack of respect" for the regulations in place to maintain trust in the public sector, according to the JO
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