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Sweden’s Prison Shortage Sparks Clash Over Tougher Sentences Between Social Democrats and Moderates
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Sweden’s Prison Shortage Sparks Clash Over Tougher Sentences Between Social Democrats and Moderates

Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M) and Swedish Prison and Probation Service Director General Rikard Jermsten have been summoned to the Justice Committee (a parliamentary committee) to report on the shortage of prison places. “We are now heading towards a serious situation,” says committee chair Teresa Carvalho (S)
Left Party Refers Swedish Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Handling of Joakim Medin Case
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Left Party Refers Swedish Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Handling of Joakim Medin Case

The Left Party is reporting the ministers for foreign affairs and justice to the Committee on the Constitution (the parliamentary oversight committee) over their handling of the trial of journalist Joakim Medin.
Turkey trial against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin postponed again
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Turkey trial against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin postponed again

The trial in Turkey against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been postponed for the fourth time. The court in Istanbul announced this, Dagens ETC writes
New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs
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New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs

Just over a quarter of the members will be new when the newly elected Riksdag convenes on Monday. The Left Party (V) has the largest share of newcomers
KD minister Erik Slottner loses his Riksdag seat, report says
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KD minister Erik Slottner loses his Riksdag seat, report says

Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (KD) is losing his seat in the Riksdag, Altinget reports.
Sweden expels Iranian official over activities incompatible with diplomatic rules
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Sweden expels Iranian official over activities incompatible with diplomatic rules

The Iranian ambassador has been summoned to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and an Iranian official will be expelled, the government announced. This is being done to “protect our citizens” and Swedish interests, according to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard
Social Democrats and Moderates prepare for government showdown after close election result
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Social Democrats and Moderates prepare for government showdown after close election result

The leaderships of the Social Democrats and the Moderates are meeting to discuss the election results. Both parties hope to win the post of prime minister
Kristersson open to new government constellations as Sweden’s election remains unclear
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Kristersson open to new government constellations as Sweden’s election remains unclear

The election outcome is far from clear and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson warns of a highly difficult situation. At the same time, he is open to new constellations beyond Tidö - without going into details
Svantesson on SD’s promise: Not sure it will work
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Svantesson on SD’s promise: Not sure it will work

If the Tidö parties win the election, L and KD may have to rethink aid, and SD may have to rethink its election promises on cheaper dental care and lower fuel taxes.
Moderates want security checks for ministers
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Moderates want security checks for ministers

The Moderates want to introduce security checks for ministers. There is a lot of sensitive information handled, not least in the government, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
M and L step up warnings to centre-right voters against backing C
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M and L step up warnings to centre-right voters against backing C

The Moderates and Liberals spare no effort in warning "bourgeois-minded voters" against voting for the Center Party.
Police order TikTok and other platforms to remove around 30 criminal recruitment ads
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Police order TikTok and other platforms to remove around 30 criminal recruitment ads

The police have ordered TikTok and other platforms to take down around 30 criminal recruitment ads, according to Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer (M).
Swedish government proposes law to let police use provocative measures for evidence
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Swedish government proposes law to let police use provocative measures for evidence

The government is proposing a law that will make it clear that the police are allowed to use provocative measures. For example, police will be allowed to pose as a minor selling sex online
Moderates want aid recipients to cooperate on crime and extradition
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Moderates want aid recipients to cooperate on crime and extradition

The Moderates believe that it should be a foreign policy priority to target serious criminals who control crime in Sweden from abroad. The party wants to see a new "crime strategy" for Swedish aid
Kristersson says L is an option for C voters on the centre-right
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Kristersson says L is an option for C voters on the centre-right

The Moderates are on an election tour in southern Sweden, and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is bringing four heavyweight ministers with him. They will discuss the economy, security and Swedish interests in the world during this weekend's election tour, which will take them from Malmö to Stockholm
Sweden to probe mandatory crime scene investigations in cases of murdered women
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Sweden to probe mandatory crime scene investigations in cases of murdered women

The government wants to tighten laws on men’s violence against women and, among other things, investigate whether the crime of “femicide” should be introduced.
Hultqvist wants Kristersson questioned over SD official with Russian ties
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Hultqvist wants Kristersson questioned over SD official with Russian ties

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) should be summoned to an extraordinary meeting of the defense committee, according to the committee's chairman Peter Hultqvist (S), to answer questions about information on an SD official's ties to Russian interests. But Kristersson says he will “of course” not attend an extraordinary meeting
Sweden summons Russian ambassador over suspected sabotage in Germany
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Sweden summons Russian ambassador over suspected sabotage in Germany

Sweden is summoning the Russian ambassador "to express Sweden's strong protest against Russia's actions," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said at a press conference.
Moderates promise to fully fund election pledges in new manifesto
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Moderates promise to fully fund election pledges in new manifesto

The Moderates present their 226-point election manifesto. The party promises to finance its election pledges
Parties promise tougher measures against gangs and crime ahead of election
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Parties promise tougher measures against gangs and crime ahead of election

The prime minister's rivals are promising new tough measures against crime if they are allowed to form a government. Among other things, they want special laws to make life difficult for gang criminals
Moderates want to make divorce faster in cases of partner violence
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Moderates want to make divorce faster in cases of partner violence

The Moderates want to review whether it should be easier to divorce without a cooling-off period. The aim is for women to get out of a violent relationship more quickly
Moderates want to expand area ban to remove threatening people from streets and squares
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Moderates want to expand area ban to remove threatening people from streets and squares

The Moderates want to expand the area ban to also apply to people who act threateningly in public places.
Tidö parties want to bar convicted criminals from profiting from music and books
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Tidö parties want to bar convicted criminals from profiting from music and books

The Tidö parties want to stop people with a criminal background from making money from music or books about their crimes. They make a lot of money by exploiting crimes that other, very vulnerable people have been exposed to, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M)
Sweden to review chemical castration as part of child sex offence inquiry
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Sweden to review chemical castration as part of child sex offence inquiry

The Tidö parties want to investigate how children can be better protected from sex offenders - including whether voluntary chemical castration should become a requirement for conditional release.
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