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Sweden Democrats want the post of Minister of Culture
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Sweden Democrats want the post of Minister of Culture

The Sweden Democrats should be given the post of minister of culture if the Tidö parties win the election this fall. This is what the party's cultural policy spokesperson, Alexander Christiansson, told Magasin K
Green Party: We don't troll like Trump
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Green Party: We don't troll like Trump

The Green Party has launched its election slogan, which reads: "Sweden wins with green politics. "
Ebba Busch says Jimmie Åkesson doesn't work that much
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Ebba Busch says Jimmie Åkesson doesn't work that much

Ebba Busch questions SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's capacity to be prime minister. The statement is criticized by the Sweden Democrats
No lift for the Liberals after the SD swing, SVT/Verian April poll shows
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No lift for the Liberals after the SD swing, SVT/Verian April poll shows

The Liberals have not received any clear boost in public opinion after the swing on the government issue, according to the SVT/Verian April poll.
This is how parties will reach young people - TikTok elections await
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This is how parties will reach young people - TikTok elections await

In September, as many as half a million first-time voters will go to the polls. Now, the parties are honing their strategies to reach them
After the SD announcement: Liberals in Laholm will not run in the municipal elections this fall
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After the SD announcement: Liberals in Laholm will not run in the municipal elections this fall

The Liberals in Laholm will not be running in the municipal elections this fall. The announcement that the party wanted to join a government with the Sweden Democrats was the final straw, reports Hallandsposten
Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid
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Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid

There is great irritation among the Christian Democrats and the Liberals after the Moderates promised that the Sweden Democrats would be given responsibility for migration and integration issues in a possible government after the election. It is stupid to lock that in before you have even negotiated policy, says a central source
Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson
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Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson

A Tidö government with SD would make Ulf Kristersson a weak prime minister, claims Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. "It is obvious that Jimmie Åkesson is holding the baton," she says
The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)
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The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)

The Moderates will allow the Sweden Democrats (SD) into government if the Tidö parties win the election this fall. The SD is promised responsibility for at least migration and integration issues
Moderate MP says should have switched to the Sweden Democrats much earlier
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Moderate MP says should have switched to the Sweden Democrats much earlier

Two Moderate MPs are switching to the Sweden Democrats (SD). "I should have switched much earlier
Electoral fallout in Liberals after new line on Sweden Democrats - Mohamsson's demands
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Electoral fallout in Liberals after new line on Sweden Democrats - Mohamsson's demands

Liberals are now agonizing in many quarters about having to campaign for the party's new SD line. Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson demands full loyalty at the national level
Liberal Party's chaotic national meeting attracts large audience
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Liberal Party's chaotic national meeting attracts large audience

The Liberal Party's digital national meeting attracted a large audience. The broadcast was started more than 200,000 times on SVT Play, SVT reports
Kristersson invites Tidö leaders to new meeting
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Kristersson invites Tidö leaders to new meeting

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will once again gather the Tidöledarna to discuss the way forward, after the Liberals said they now accept the Sweden Democrats (SD) as part of a possible new government after the election. "I see it as a great advantage for our side," he said
Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel
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Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel

The government and the Social Democrats are proposing a temporary reduction in taxes on gasoline and diesel. They also want to introduce an increased electricity subsidy for all households
Social Democrats on Mohamsson's re-election: New situation in Swedish politics
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Social Democrats on Mohamsson's re-election: New situation in Swedish politics

The Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin, commenting on the re-election of Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson, said that the likelihood of SD leader Jimmie Åkesson becoming prime minister "has increased significantly. " Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) welcomed the news and wrote in a debate article that it "could facilitate the formation of my next government
Lars Leijonborg is running for L and wants to help
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Lars Leijonborg is running for L and wants to help

Former party leader Lars Leijonborg, 76, is running for parliament as a Liberal ahead of the election this fall. "I believe very strongly that the Liberals are needed in Swedish politics," he says
Mohamsson says Sweden Democrats are not her first choice
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Mohamsson says Sweden Democrats are not her first choice

Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson says the new Sweden Democrats' stance is not her first choice, but that it is what is needed to keep the Liberals in the Riksdag. An audio recording of an internal meeting with the party's Stockholm branch, seen by SVT, shows this
Liberal top may leave politics after SD announcement
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Liberal top may leave politics after SD announcement

Liberal figure Jan Jönsson will leave politics if Simona Mohamsson's SD line is carried through.
Åkesson after Liberals' announcement: No concessions
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Åkesson after Liberals' announcement: No concessions

The Sweden Democrats did not make any concessions to get the Liberals to accept the SD in a possible future government, SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson told TV4.
Britz: Liberals have historically low support, need to act
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Britz: Liberals have historically low support, need to act

The Liberals' previous red line against the SD was not logical and contributed to a record-low level of public support, according to Minister of Labor Johan Britz (L). There are six months left until the election
All Liberal ministers will resign if Mohamsson loses re-election vote
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All Liberal ministers will resign if Mohamsson loses re-election vote

All ministers in the Liberal Party will resign if party leader Simona Mohamsson loses the fateful vote on Sunday. "We have stood side by side for over a decade in Swedish politics, and I continue to stand by her side today," writes Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari in a comment
Expert on the Liberals' time pressure says it looks difficult
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Expert on the Liberals' time pressure says it looks difficult

The Liberals are now putting everything into attracting supporters. But there is a rush to raise their poll numbers to prevent voters from seeing their vote as wasted
Critics mobilize - Cecilia Rönn is mentioned as new L leader
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Critics mobilize - Cecilia Rönn is mentioned as new L leader

Things are boiling within the Liberals after L leader Simona Mohamsson's new statement about SD. Several are talking about a coup-like process, and a hunt is underway to find a counter-candidate
Political scientist: Liberals' turnaround opens door to support votes
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Political scientist: Liberals' turnaround opens door to support votes

The Liberals' turnaround toward the Sweden Democrats opens the door to support votes and an opportunity to pursue substantive policy, believes political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö.
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