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Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback
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Sweden Reverses Decision on Mandatory AR-15 Rifle Buyback

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are changing their minds about the redemption of the controversial rifle AR-15 and no longer want it to happen by force, they write in a debate article in Swedish Hunting.
Youth Prisons for 13-Year-Olds to Open by Next Summer
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Youth Prisons for 13-Year-Olds to Open by Next Summer

Prisons should be ready to receive even 13- and 14-year-olds who are convicted of serious crimes after July 1.
Strömmer Addresses Ongoing Gang Violence in Sweden
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Strömmer Addresses Ongoing Gang Violence in Sweden

Despite major political initiatives, at least one more gang shooting has been carried out during the day. We have continued unacceptable levels of violence in our society, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Social Democrats Push to Ban Violent Activist Clubs in Sweden
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Social Democrats Push to Ban Violent Activist Clubs in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party wants to ban clubs that engage in "violence or other ideologically violent activities" and believes that the government is passive, writes Dagens Nyheter. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) says in turn that the Social Democratic Party has delayed the government
Moderate Party Proposes Life Sentences for Particularly Serious Rape
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Moderate Party Proposes Life Sentences for Particularly Serious Rape

The Moderate Party wants municipalities to be able to employ special security guards to increase safety on streets and squares. The party will also work for life imprisonment for particularly serious rapes
Indefinite Sentences for Dangerous Offenders Proposed for Spring 2026
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Indefinite Sentences for Dangerous Offenders Proposed for Spring 2026

The Government proposes that particularly dangerous individuals from 1 March 2026 may be sentenced to imprisonment for an indefinite period. The new time-indeterminate penalty is called security detention
Foxtrot Gang Leader Arrested at Arlanda Marks New Crackdown Start
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Foxtrot Gang Leader Arrested at Arlanda Marks New Crackdown Start

A 29-year-old gang member who had been detained in his absence for serious violent crimes was arrested at Arlanda on Wednesday evening. He is pointed out as highly placed within the criminal Foxtrot network
Swedish Values Central to Moderate Party's 2026 Election Strategy
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Swedish Values Central to Moderate Party's 2026 Election Strategy

With new policies, The Moderate Party wants to retain government power. Swedish identity and Swedish values shall be given greater weight when the party goes to the election
Parties Express Concern Over Political Climate Ahead of Election Campaign
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Parties Express Concern Over Political Climate Ahead of Election Campaign

All parties are concerned about the increasingly harsh political climate ahead of the election campaign. We are taking this with us now as we prepare for the election year, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Government Proposes Student Loan Forgiveness for New Police Officers
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Government Proposes Student Loan Forgiveness for New Police Officers

Those who want to become police officers can get their education paid for. The government's investigator proposes that student loans for new police officers should be written off, a cost to the state of half a billion per year when fully implemented
Record Number of Children Under 15 Suspected of Murder Plans This Year
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Record Number of Children Under 15 Suspected of Murder Plans This Year

The Government can after three years point to some successes in the fight against the gangs. But there are worrying trends
Strömmer: Police and Political Pressure Key in Arresting Swedish Gang Leaders
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Strömmer: Police and Political Pressure Key in Arresting Swedish Gang Leaders

The arrest of the Swedish gang leader in Mexico is primarily a success for the police, according to Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party). But also the government is putting pressure on countries to prioritize Swedish cases
Sweden Democrats Seek Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Sweden Democrats Seek Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Sweden Democrats want a referendum on a forthcoming amendment to the constitution, and will submit a request to the parliament. - We need to slam on the brakes, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson at a press conference
Strömmer Seeks Stronger EU Ties to Combat Crime Beyond Borders
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Strömmer Seeks Stronger EU Ties to Combat Crime Beyond Borders

Meetings with Spanish ministers are to help Sweden to better contacts with police and prosecutors in Morocco, hopes Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party).
Record Number of Children Under 15 Suspected in Murder Plots This Year
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Record Number of Children Under 15 Suspected in Murder Plots This Year

The Government can after three years point to certain successes in the fight against the gangs. But there are worrying trends
Prosecutors Criticize Proposal to Lower Criminal Responsibility Age to 13
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Prosecutors Criticize Proposal to Lower Criminal Responsibility Age to 13

26 prosecutors direct sharp criticism against the government's proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years for certain serious crimes.
Kristersson Condemns Gävle Shooting as "Completely Horrific"
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Kristersson Condemns Gävle Shooting as "Completely Horrific"

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) are visiting Gävle on Monday after the shooting in the weekend. It is a ruthlessness that goes beyond the comprehensible, says the Prime Minister
Gävle Shooting: Child Suspect in "Dark and Shocking" Incident
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Gävle Shooting: Child Suspect in "Dark and Shocking" Incident

It is particularly "dark and disturbing" that the shooting in Gävle is suspected to have been carried out by a child. This is stated by Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party): It is a serious and ruthless violent crime
Moderate Party Proposes Tougher Penalties for Stalking Crimes
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Moderate Party Proposes Tougher Penalties for Stalking Crimes

The Moderate Party want that persons who are convicted of stalking crimes should be sentenced to harder punishments.
New Law on Insulting Police Leads to Varied Court Outcomes
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New Law on Insulting Police Leads to Varied Court Outcomes

A teenager is sentenced for having called a police officer "cocksucker", while a pensioner is acquitted of "damn police cunt". Since the law on insult to public officials was introduced, the police have received hundreds of reports and about ten prosecutions have been brought
Sweden Plans to Send Hundreds of Prisoners to Estonia
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Sweden Plans to Send Hundreds of Prisoners to Estonia

Here – among cats, war criminals and an Estonian penal system moving away from traditional prison sentences – several hundred prisoners from Sweden will serve their sentences. If the government gets its way
Social Democrats Support Plan for Prisoners to Serve in Estonia
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Social Democrats Support Plan for Prisoners to Serve in Estonia

The Social Democratic Party says yes to convicted criminals being able to serve prison sentences in Estonia. This means there is a qualified majority in the parliament for the proposal
Moderate Party Proposes Limiting Profits from Criminal Gangster Rap
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Moderate Party Proposes Limiting Profits from Criminal Gangster Rap

The Moderate Party wants to prevent criminals from making money on music and other culture that depicts their serious crimes – without making restrictions on freedom of speech. Everyone understands that of course there is a conflict of objectives, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
Sweden Increases Funding for Prison Expansion in State Budget
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Sweden Increases Funding for Prison Expansion in State Budget

The Prison and Probation Service receives new funds in the state budget to manage the expansion of prison places. Next year, the allocations will be increased by 819 million kronor
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