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Royal Couple and Kristersson to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral

The King, the Queen, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Archbishop Martin Modéus will attend Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday. It is natural to be there and pay tribute to him, says Kristersson.

Royal Couple and Kristersson to Attend Pope Francis' Funeral

Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications

It is very strange that a "loser" like President Putin gets to set the agenda, believes former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S). There is an American debate that I don't quite understand – that it's Nato's fault that it has turned out this way, says Persson about Russia's war in Ukraine.

Persson Warns of US Turning Away from Europe and Its Implications

Gustafsson and Bergqvist in new Malmros film

Robert Gustafsson and Kjell Bergqvist are clear for Ulf Malmros' new film "Neighbor Feud", writes NWT. .

Gustafsson and Bergqvist in new Malmros film

The Social Democrats want the state to take greater responsibility for schools

The Social Democrats want the state to regulate the personnel and teacher density in schools, as well as the size of classes. The goal is better education and for teachers to spend less time on administration.

The Social Democrats want the state to take greater responsibility for schools

Swedbank distributes 24.6 billion to its owners

Swedbank beats market expectations with its annual report and proposes a giant dividend to the owners. A total of 24.

Swedbank distributes 24.6 billion to its owners

Goran Persson on Feldt: "A great politician"

A legendary Social Democrat, the former Finance Minister Kjell-Olof Feldt, has passed away. The former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S) describes him as one of the Social Democrats' most important.

Goran Persson on Feldt: "A great politician"

Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

The chaos, the criticism, the commission. The Swedish government's actions during the tsunami disaster were condemned from several quarters.

Tsunami Scandals – Secret Ties and Theater

This happened during the first days after the disaster

The waves, chaos, death. The Christmas holiday 2004 saw one of the worst natural disasters in modern times.

This happened during the first days after the disaster

Sweden's Most Popular Prime Minister

Among all currently living prime ministers, the Moderate Fredrik Reinfeldt is the most popular, according to a new survey. The largest proportion of today's voters have him as their favorite, followed by Magdalena Andersson (S).

Sweden's Most Popular Prime Minister