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Green Party celebrates one of its best results so far as election race remains tight
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Green Party celebrates one of its best results so far as election race remains tight

One of our very best results so far, says Amanda Lind as she and Daniel Helldén address the Green Party's election vigil.
MP worries polls are slipping as it warns voters not to take it for granted
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MP worries polls are slipping as it warns voters not to take it for granted

Is the Green Party's clear message about higher gasoline prices working against them ahead of election day? Not if you ask the spokespeople. There is nothing to suggest that is the case, says Amanda Lind
Green Party vows to restore Environment Ministry, create climate cabinet and fund for climate investments
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Green Party vows to restore Environment Ministry, create climate cabinet and fund for climate investments

If the Green Party enters government, the party wants to reintroduce the Ministry of the Environment, establish a special climate cabinet and launch a climate fund for major investments.
Green Party urges new government to prioritize railway trunk lines in southern Sweden
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Green Party urges new government to prioritize railway trunk lines in southern Sweden

The Green Party wants a new government to prioritize building continuous main lines for the railway in southern Sweden.
Åkesson urges climate-minded voters to back Liberals in debate over Sweden’s next government
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Åkesson urges climate-minded voters to back Liberals in debate over Sweden’s next government

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson urges anyone who is "bourgeois-minded" and thinks climate is important to vote for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson.
Amanda Lind: Only the Green Party speaks plainly about higher fuel prices
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Amanda Lind: Only the Green Party speaks plainly about higher fuel prices

Spokesperson Amanda Lind wants to get a "kickstart for the climate" if the Green Party takes a seat in government. She does not deny that gasoline will become more expensive in the future, but says this applies regardless of the government
Green Party wants to add 3 billion to Industriklivet to speed green transition
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Green Party wants to add 3 billion to Industriklivet to speed green transition

To accelerate the green transition, the Green Party is promising three billion on top of the state-run Industrial Step. The money is promised in a “green industry package” from the party
Memorial service in Fagersta after Brinell School attack, King and Queen attend
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Memorial service in Fagersta after Brinell School attack, King and Queen attend

A memorial service is being held in Fagersta after the attack at Brinell School, where a 17-year-old girl was killed and three others were injured.
Green Party proposes 6 billion kronor for cycling and public transport infrastructure
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Green Party proposes 6 billion kronor for cycling and public transport infrastructure

The Green Party wants to invest 1. 5 billion kronor a year in greener cities
Greens propose tax breaks for renewable power and charging points in every parking space
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Greens propose tax breaks for renewable power and charging points in every parking space

The Green Party is going to the election with a political package the party calls “folkel. ” MPs want, among other things, to see new tax breaks on renewable electricity and for every parking space to be a charging point
Green Party says it is needed in government for stronger climate policy
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Green Party says it is needed in government for stronger climate policy

The Green Party wants to be part of a new government after the election, with a focus on the climate. According to spokesperson Amanda Lind, no other parties have a climate policy worth the name
Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore
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Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore

Starting this weekend, streets and squares will once again be filled with political portraits and slogans. In an increasingly digital world, election posters are still an important part of the parties' campaigns
Sweden approves two offshore wind farms, but projects may need government support
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Sweden approves two offshore wind farms, but projects may need government support

The government has given the go-ahead for two new offshore wind farms. But they are unlikely to be built without government support
Larger audience in Almedalen - Magdalena Andersson attracted the most
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Larger audience in Almedalen - Magdalena Andersson attracted the most

The Politicians' Week in Almedalen attracted a larger audience this year than last. Of the party leaders, Magdalena Andersson (S) drew the largest audience, and Nooshi Dadgostar (V) drew the smallest
Green Party MP promises system change and crisis plan for heat waves
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Green Party MP promises system change and crisis plan for heat waves

The Green Party's spokesman, Daniel Helldén, promises a systemic change in rail policy. The Swedish people want to travel by train, and they want the trains to run on time
Every second person believes immigration will increase with a change of government
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Every second person believes immigration will increase with a change of government

The Social Democrats want a restrained immigration policy, but nearly half of Swedes believe immigration will increase if the opposition wins the election.
Green Party wants a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture
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Green Party wants a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture

The Green Party wants the government to develop a strategy for fossil-free food production in agriculture.
Social Democrats' criticism: The government is standing with its pants down
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Social Democrats' criticism: The government is standing with its pants down

The government has not managed climate policy during its term in office, and it could be expensive for Sweden, says the Social Democrats' climate policy spokesperson Åsa Westlund.
Public transport prices halved for six months from July 1 to December 31, 2026
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Public transport prices halved for six months from July 1 to December 31, 2026

The government is giving the regions the opportunity to halve the price of monthly public transport passes. The reduction will apply from 1 July to the end of the year
The Green Party: The government is running gasoline populism
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The Green Party: The government is running gasoline populism

The government's new tax cut on gasoline and diesel is pure "gasoline populism," according to the Green Party. But the Social Democrats support the cut, despite the 7
Green Party's move in the fuel crisis: Cheaper bus travel
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Green Party's move in the fuel crisis: Cheaper bus travel

The Green Party wants to halve public transport fares to avoid a fuel crisis. The party also proposes transport subsidies for people who live in the countryside and rely on cars
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. "
Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws
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Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws

The Green Party wants to repeal several of the Tidö parties' stricter laws on migration and justice if the red-greens win the election. One example is the law allowing 13-year-olds to be imprisoned
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