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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.

Green Party Proposes Emissions Trading to Replace Reduction Obligation

Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal

The opposition, not entirely unexpectedly, gives the government a failing grade for the nuclear power proposal. Even the S, which does not have any principled opposition to new reactors, thinks that one is being offered a pig in a poke – that is, without knowing what one gets.

Swedish Opposition Criticizes Unclear Nuclear Power Proposal

"Dadgostar: A Tragic End"

"A tragic end", says Nooshi Dadgostar. "Surprised it lasted so long", writes Jimmie Åkesson.

"Dadgostar: A Tragic End"

Criticism of the climate goals: "Unbelievably irresponsible"

Neither the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation nor the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) are impressed by the government's and the Sweden Democrats' decision to review the intermediate targets for Sweden's climate policy. It is incredibly irresponsible, says Kristina Östman, head of the climate unit at the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Criticism of the climate goals: "Unbelievably irresponsible"

The Mission: Reviewing the Climate Policy Goals

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to review the intermediate targets for Sweden's climate policy. The purpose is for them to be adapted more to the EU's legislation.

The Mission: Reviewing the Climate Policy Goals

Landerholm's Notes Were Sent by Taxi

The national security adviser Henrik Landerholm had his forgotten notebook delivered by taxi, reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot. .

Landerholm's Notes Were Sent by Taxi

Pressure increases on security adviser's resignation

S-top Peter Hultqvist demands that the Prime Minister's national security adviser Henrik Landerholm (M) resigns. It's time to clean up the desk and quit, he says to Aftonbladet.

Pressure increases on security adviser's resignation

The Government is Relaxing Shoreline Protection

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are easing the coastal protection. It will become easier for private individuals to build near small watercourses and lakes and easier for companies to start operations.

The Government is Relaxing Shoreline Protection

Important that wind power is not delayed

The opposition parties S, C, and MP are worried that it will take too long to build out offshore wind power. They demand that the government back down on its decision not to pay the connection fee for the parks.

Important that wind power is not delayed

The Green Party: Intensive discussions about government cooperation

The Election Campaign 2026 and future party collaborations are already a hot topic, according to the Green Party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén. Intensive discussions are underway about future government collaborations, he says.

The Green Party: Intensive discussions about government cooperation

V-leader: Trump is an indecent bully

The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar calls the USA's future president Donald Trump "an unscrupulous bully". Even the S-leader Magdalena Andersson warns of what can happen now.

V-leader: Trump is an indecent bully

Kristersson: No special Trump talks

The S-leader Magdalena Andersson and the MP's spokesperson Daniel Helldén want the government to invite to party leader talks to handle the question of Donald Trump as new American president. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson refers to talks in the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Kristersson: No special Trump talks

He has the highest absence among party leaders

The Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson has been present at six of 80 votes in the Riksdag since the 2022 election. This means that he is the party leader with the highest absence in the Riksdag, reports [SVT](https://www.

He has the highest absence among party leaders

Damages Everyday Life for Ordinary People

The opposition is critical of the infrastructure bill. Too little money is being allocated to the railway, according to the parties.

Damages Everyday Life for Ordinary People

Lower Confidence in Party Leaders

None of the party leaders have gained increased confidence from the Swedish people during the summer, according to Novus' latest measurement made for [TV4 News](https://www. tv4.

Lower Confidence in Party Leaders

"Not enough to reach the climate goals"

The opposition believes that the government is fudging the numbers regarding the effects of the increased reduction obligation. The higher level will not lead to Sweden achieving the EU's climate goals by 2030, according to the Green Party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén.

"Not enough to reach the climate goals"

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.

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

MP: A money pit for taxpayers' money

The Social Democrats, the Centre Party and the Green Party are critical of the proposal to let the state subsidize new nuclear power. This will be a drain on taxpayers' money, says the Green Party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén.

MP: A money pit for taxpayers' money

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

The politics need hope, says the Green Party's Daniel Helldén in Almedalen – and points out that another world is possible. We must make a change.

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

Moved Almedal Week May Be Moved Again

Last year, Almedalsveckan changed its date, from week 27 to week 26. This has caused problems for some organisers, according to Meit Fohlin, chair of the Almedal Council and regional board.

Moved Almedal Week May Be Moved Again

Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign

EU Commissioner became a cold shower for the Sweden Democrats who appear to be on course to only become the fourth largest party. The Liberals appear to be on course to scrape through in the European Parliament.

Cold shower for SD - blames tough election campaign