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Left Party accuses Magdalena Andersson of sidestepping voters over coalition plans
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Left Party accuses Magdalena Andersson of sidestepping voters over coalition plans

S leader Magdalena Andersson must tell voters how she will get her policies through without V.
Left Party pushes for stronger health insurance in coalition talks
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Left Party pushes for stronger health insurance in coalition talks

The Left Party presents another demand that the party will push for in any government negotiations after the election - strengthened health insurance.
V stands firm on government ultimatum as Centre Party talks deepen red-green deadlock
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V stands firm on government ultimatum as Centre Party talks deepen red-green deadlock

The Left Party is sticking to its ultimatum to sit in government. This is creating deadlock among the red-greens
Disinformation about deportations spreads in Arabic-speaking groups ahead of election, P3 reports
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Disinformation about deportations spreads in Arabic-speaking groups ahead of election, P3 reports

Disinformation about deportations has spread widely in Arabic-speaking groups on social media ahead of the election, P3 News reports.
Nooshi Dadgostar ill, cancels election events on Tuesday and Wednesday
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Nooshi Dadgostar ill, cancels election events on Tuesday and Wednesday

Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is ill and is cancelling her planned election activities for Tuesday and Wednesday.
V: Replace pension group if pensions are not raised
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V: Replace pension group if pensions are not raised

If the pension group cannot agree on raising pensions, a new government must present its own proposal. The Left Party is demanding this
V accuses S of foul play over Left Party scandals, Andersson calls claim a conspiracy theory
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V accuses S of foul play over Left Party scandals, Andersson calls claim a conspiracy theory

The Social Democrats' outrage over the scandals in the Left Party is just a pretext to avoid fulfilling left-wing election promises, claims V. One of the strangest conspiracy theories I've heard, replies S leader Magdalena Andersson
Debate Over Food Price Meeting: Critics Call It Ineffective
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Debate Over Food Price Meeting: Critics Call It Ineffective

The increase in food prices is coming to a halt, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). The opposition is downplaying the government's meeting with the food giants in March as "a coffee break"
Left Party MP Daniel Riazat Resigns Amidst Leadership Dispute
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Left Party MP Daniel Riazat Resigns Amidst Leadership Dispute

The Member of Parliament Daniel Riazat is leaving the Left Party's executive committee. He has called the decision not to let Lorena Delgado Varas represent the Left Party in the Parliament one of the biggest scandals in the party's history
Left Party Proposes 7.4 Billion Investment to Boost Household Finances
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Left Party Proposes 7.4 Billion Investment to Boost Household Finances

The Left Party wants to invest 7. 4 billion to strengthen household finances
Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism
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Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism

The opposition criticizes the spring budget and demands crisis measures. The Social Democrats accuse the government of lacking crisis insight and the Centre Party demands an end to "wait and see politics"
Opposition Supports Defense Boost but Urges Tax Hikes for Balance
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Opposition Supports Defense Boost but Urges Tax Hikes for Balance

The opposition welcomes the government's intention to borrow 300 billion kronor for a major reinforcement of the defense. It is incredibly welcome that the government is now finally listening to our demands, and we believe that this should be expedited, says Mikael Damberg, the Social Democrats' economic-political spokesperson
The Government Hopes for a New Northvolt Owner
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The Government Hopes for a New Northvolt Owner

The Government hopes for a new long-term owner for Northvolt. This is a functioning business that many actors are dependent on, says Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch
The Left Party: Revamping Requires New Budget Rules
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The Left Party: Revamping Requires New Budget Rules

Sweden's defense budget is to increase. Now the Left Party is urging the government to relax the requirements in the state budget
The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense
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The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense

The Riksdag's opposition parties are open to EU countries being able to borrow for defense buildup. It will entail a tremendous amount of money, but what is the alternative, says Center Party leader Muharrem Demirok
Agreement on abolished budget target – provides 25 billion
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Agreement on abolished budget target – provides 25 billion

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances in 2027. This would provide approximately 25 billion more for budget investments for future governments
Broad support for abolishing the surplus target
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Broad support for abolishing the surplus target

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag, with 90 per cent of the votes, agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances. We have landed very well, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
The Left Party Presents Shadow Budget: Increase Taxes for the Rich
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The Left Party Presents Shadow Budget: Increase Taxes for the Rich

The Left Party wants to raise taxes for high-income earners in its shadow budget. Now we need to strengthen welfare instead of cutting it, says party leader Nooshi Dadgostar
Damberg: The Budget is a Mockery of Ordinary People
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Damberg: The Budget is a Mockery of Ordinary People

The government's budget benefits high-income earners the most – something that is being criticized by the opposition. This is not only an insult to ordinary people but also bad for the Swedish economy, says Mikael Damberg, the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson
A Mockery of Swedish Healthcare
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A Mockery of Swedish Healthcare

The opposition is criticizing the government's healthcare funding. It is not an investment, but a budget cut
The Opposition: Favors Those Who Earn the Most
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The Opposition: Favors Those Who Earn the Most

Most to those who already have and crumbs to the rest. The Social Democrats, the Left Party and the Green Party are not unexpectedly critical of the government's and the SD's budget proposal with lowered taxes on wages and savings
The Opposition: Which Planet Are They On?
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The Opposition: Which Planet Are They On?

The opposition is deeply critical of the government's announcement to abolish the flight tax. It is an extremely irresponsible climate policy, says spokesperson Amanda Lind (Green Party)
The Government Raises the Threshold for State Income Tax
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The Government Raises the Threshold for State Income Tax

Opposition's concern about squandered budget
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Opposition's concern about squandered budget

The opposition is worried that the government will "waste" the reform space of 60 billion kronor. Sweden needs a budget that helps ordinary families and gets the Swedish economy going, says Social Democrat Mikael Damberg
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