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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike
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Busch called to committee about shock electricity price hike

Vattenfall management and Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) are being summoned to the Riksdag's Economic Affairs Committee after the announcement of sharply increased electricity network fees. There is a limit somewhere, says the Left Party's Birger Lahti
Kristersson: My thoughts with relatives
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Kristersson: My thoughts with relatives

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and several other party leaders comment on the fatal accident in Stockholm, where a double-decker bus crashed into a bus stop.
Kristersson: "Welcome to the party leadership circle"
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Kristersson: "Welcome to the party leadership circle"

Party leaders from both sides of the bloc border congratulate Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist after she was elected as the new leader of the Center Party.
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
Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders
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Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson has the lowest level of trust among party leaders, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio.
Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates
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Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates

Swedish banks have recently received sharp criticism from leading politicians for not lowering mortgage rates as much as the Swedish Central Bank lowers the benchmark rate. However, the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen does not agree with the criticism, but says that the banks have "good compliance"
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.
Green Party Opposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility
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Green Party Opposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility

Green party does not intend to accept a lowered age of criminal responsibility, says spokesperson Daniel Helldén. We must not lock children up in prisons
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
Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden
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Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) does not rule out going forward with a ban on burka and niqab, as The Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch has proposed.
Criticism Grows as Swedish Banks Lag in Lowering Mortgage Rates
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Criticism Grows as Swedish Banks Lag in Lowering Mortgage Rates

That the major banks have not lowered the mortgage rates as much as the Central Bank upsets the politicians. The leader of the Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson describes it as "damn it"
Green Party Proposes New Railway Authority in Sweden
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Green Party Proposes New Railway Authority in Sweden

Green party is finally holding its summer speech and takes the opportunity to deliver an early election promise: The Swedish Transport Administration will be shut down and instead a new authority with full focus on the railway will be established.
Sweden May Consider Treating Gaza Patients Amid Humanitarian Crisis
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Sweden May Consider Treating Gaza Patients Amid Humanitarian Crisis

The Government does not rule out receiving patients from Gaza for care in Sweden, as a complement to care on site.
Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets in Sweden and Germany, Rehiring Begins
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Lyten Acquires Northvolt Assets in Sweden and Germany, Rehiring Begins

American Lyten takes over the remaining assets in Northvolt in Sweden and Germany – a message that is received with joy and relief. It has been a long journey ever since last September, and it is well a result of all the work we have done, says Skellefteå's municipal councilor Lorents Burman (S) to TT
Sweden's Emissions Set to Decrease in 2025, Says Climate Minister
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Sweden's Emissions Set to Decrease in 2025, Says Climate Minister

The Left Party says that the government is ruining the climate policy, and the Green party describes it as a "historic failure", since fresh figures have shown that Sweden's emission increase is the highest since 2010. But according to Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) the emissions have turned downwards again
Helldén Regrets Joining Stockholm Palestinian Demonstration
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Helldén Regrets Joining Stockholm Palestinian Demonstration

The Green party's spokesperson Daniel Helldén participated over the weekend in a demonstration for the Palestinians' cause in Stockholm. Now he regrets his participation, after it emerged that one of the organizers had previously expressed himself antisemitically
Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action
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Greta Thunberg Joins Stockholm Protest for Gaza Amid Calls for Action

For just under a week ago, the activist Greta Thunberg came home from Israel. Now she is demonstrating for the Palestinians' cause in Stockholm
MP Proposes Law for Cultural Freedom to Roam in Schools
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MP Proposes Law for Cultural Freedom to Roam in Schools

A new law on culture school and a culture guarantee for students in elementary school and high school. It includes a new proposal from the Green party about "cultural right of public access"
Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate
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Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate

The Liberals' party leader Johan Pehrson has done his last party leader debate. He was thanked with books, a reading tablet and an ABF course
Gaza Debate Intensifies as Swedish PM Defends Government Policy
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Gaza Debate Intensifies as Swedish PM Defends Government Policy

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) fends off the opposition's criticism of the government's gas policy. You are deliberately whipping up the mood in Sweden and pretending that Sweden is not doing anything, he says
Helldén Responds to Stenevi's Criticism of Green Party Climate
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Helldén Responds to Stenevi's Criticism of Green Party Climate

Former spokesperson Märta Stenevi has spoken about her mental illness and an unhealthy climate within the Green Party. Now, spokesperson Daniel Helldén responds to the criticism
Center and Green Parties Urge State Funding for Climate Adaptation
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Center and Green Parties Urge State Funding for Climate Adaptation

The state must be involved and pay for municipal climate adaptation, believe the Center Party and the Green Party. The parties are critical of the climate adaptation inquiry
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