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Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children
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Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children

The Moderates are promising all working parents of young children a special parental tax deduction. This is intended to give more people slightly more financial breathing room, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
The Moderates' three main election promises
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The Moderates' three main election promises

The Moderates' big election promises can be boiled down to more money left in workers' pockets, shorter healthcare queues and criminals being jailed. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says he thinks the economy and security will be the really big issues in deciding the election
Moderates open to double punishment for violence in close relationships
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Moderates open to double punishment for violence in close relationships

The Moderates are campaigning on tougher penalties for men's violence against women. They want to investigate double punishment for gross violations of women's privacy
Moderates promise tax cut of up to 1,000 kronor
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Moderates promise tax cut of up to 1,000 kronor

The Moderates are promising up to 1,000 kronor through an enhanced earned-income tax credit in the next term. "It's one of our biggest election promises," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
The government sticks to its forecast, says Swedish economy is on the right track
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The government sticks to its forecast, says Swedish economy is on the right track

The government is sticking to its outlook for the Swedish economy. GDP growth is expected to be 2
Rolls-Royce selected as reactor supplier for new reactors at Ringhals nuclear plant
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Rolls-Royce selected as reactor supplier for new reactors at Ringhals nuclear plant

Videberg Kraft, jointly owned by the state, Vattenfall and Industrikraft, has chosen Rolls-Royce as the supplier of the new reactors to be built next to the Ringhals nuclear power plant, the company said at a press conference.
M wants to raise the ceiling on tax-free ISK savings to 500,000 kronor
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M wants to raise the ceiling on tax-free ISK savings to 500,000 kronor

The Moderates (M) want to raise the ceiling on how much you can hold in an ISK account without paying tax to 500,000 kronor, up from the current 300,000 kronor, the party writes in a press release.
Svantesson: We will save 70 billion kronor
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Svantesson: We will save 70 billion kronor

Lower unemployment benefits and worse food in the country's prisons are among the measures being proposed. The Moderates are now presenting how they want to finance their reforms in the next term without raising taxes
Acting Swedish minister considers proposal for higher gasoline prices
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Acting Swedish minister considers proposal for higher gasoline prices

Increased vehicle tax, a reduction obligation and petrol tax. These are some of the proposals that government investigators are handing over to acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L)
Svantesson defends the support as temporary and targeted
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Svantesson defends the support as temporary and targeted

The government's billion SEK support for households and businesses has been criticized by leading economists and called "election pork" by the opposition. However, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) defends the large loans
Billions in support for Swedish agriculture in crisis package
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Billions in support for Swedish agriculture in crisis package

The government and the Social Democrats are contributing more than one billion kronor to Swedish agriculture as part of a crisis package, Minister of Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) and Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) write in Expressen.
Iran war causes growth to plummet - EU downgrades growth forecasts
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Iran war causes growth to plummet - EU downgrades growth forecasts

Growth is falling and inflation is rising - the Iran war and the energy crisis are forcing the European Commission to rethink. Sweden's growth is also plummeting in the spring forecast
Half a billion kronor in aviation support to reduce ticket prices
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Half a billion kronor in aviation support to reduce ticket prices

The government is proposing a support package of 500 million kronor for aviation, which is under severe pressure from high fuel prices. This will mean lower ticket prices, says Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD)
Crisis package ready, petrol tax will be reduced again in July
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Crisis package ready, petrol tax will be reduced again in July

The government is presenting a crisis package worth 17. 5 billion kronor in response to the global energy crisis
Moderates promise families 5,000 kronor more a month in their wallets
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Moderates promise families 5,000 kronor more a month in their wallets

The Moderates are campaigning on a promise that families will receive an additional 5,000 kronor a month in the next term. They hope that the focus on household finances will boost the party in the election
Why M believes in election victory despite the lack of voter turnout
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Why M believes in election victory despite the lack of voter turnout

The Moderates see economic policy as their sharpest weapon in the election campaign. But they also hope to attract new voters - not least women - by presenting a new image of the party
More bars expected in Sweden - green light today
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More bars expected in Sweden - green light today

More and different types of bars are expected once pubs no longer need a kitchen to serve alcohol on June 1. This is expected to open the door to beach bars, wine bars and the occasional beer garden
Moderates go to the polls on a fairer Sweden
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Moderates go to the polls on a fairer Sweden

The Moderates are going into the election with the main message, "A fairer Sweden. " "Effort should pay off and crime should be punished," says election leader Martin Borgs (M)
Government wants to introduce new population registration crime
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Government wants to introduce new population registration crime

Promoting incorrect population registration. The government wants to introduce a new criminal offence and give authorities more tools to counter it
Merz to attend Moderate Party's Sweden meeting in Stockholm
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Merz to attend Moderate Party's Sweden meeting in Stockholm

The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again
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The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again

The government is significantly downgrading the growth prospects for the Swedish economy - for the eighth time. The Swedish economy is apparently not as Trump-proof as the Minister of Finance has claimed, says Mikael Damberg (S), economic policy spokesman
Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months
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Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months

Sweden has received the green light from the Commission to lower fuel taxes below the EU minimum level for a maximum of five months. A formal decision will now be made by the Council of Ministers
Macron on Trump's tariff threat: Europe can use the trade bazooka
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Macron on Trump's tariff threat: Europe can use the trade bazooka

French President Emmanuel Macron is counterattacking after Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs on the EU. If the U
Criticism from within S: Tactics pave the way for an election loss
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Criticism from within S: Tactics pave the way for an election loss

Internal critics warn the Social Democrats risk heading towards another election loss when they copy the policies of the Tidö parties instead of developing their own policies. "I think it's a shame that the election posters consist of Magda and Make Sweden Great Again," says Social Democrat debater Linn Svansbo
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