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SD: Zero vision for sexual abuse of children
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SD: Zero vision for sexual abuse of children

The SD wants a zero vision for sexual abuse of children. Pedophiles should be “hunted down and put behind bars,” says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson in his speech at the National Assembly
Mohamsson: L for choice in smaller school classes
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Mohamsson: L for choice in smaller school classes

The Liberals will go to the polls to introduce a cap on the number of students in a school class. There should not be 30 students in a class, says party leader Simona Mohamsson in her national conference speech
SD demands ministerial posts – "cannot be misinterpreted"
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SD demands ministerial posts – "cannot be misinterpreted"

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is given free rein to say no to a prime ministerial candidate if the party does not gain acceptable influence after the election. The basic requirement is ministerial posts
Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas
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Jäger becomes SD's new spokesperson for rural areas

SD presents Peter Eriksson, recently recruited from the Swedish Hunters' Association, as its new rural policy spokesperson. Peter is a person who is truly rooted in the countryside, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson
"The SD government's next big project"
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"The SD government's next big project"

The Sweden Democrats are gathering these days to nail down new policies – and to begin the next stage in the party's history. I think we should take them at their word, and then there is no doubt that the next step is government participation, says political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö
The Liberals go to war over the red line against the SD
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The Liberals go to war over the red line against the SD

Nothing divides the Liberals as much as the view of the Sweden Democrats. Several want to end the cooperation, while others think the parties should be able to govern together
Åkesson's friend spread racism: "Needs a new Hitler"
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Åkesson's friend spread racism: "Needs a new Hitler"

A long-time former friend of SD leader Jimmie Åkesson has incited against Jews and praised Holocaust deniers in various right-wing extremist forums, Expressen and Expo report.
Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate
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Thand Ringqvist new C-leader: Ready to negotiate

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been elected as the new leader of the Center Party at the party convention in Karlstad. She wants to negotiate with both S and M, but demands that Ulf Kristersson must "let go of his dependence" on SD
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders
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Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson has the lowest level of trust among party leaders, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio.
Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll
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Red-Greens' Lead Narrows to 5.6 Points in October Poll

The red-green bloc's lead in the opinion polls against the government parties and SD decreases sharply to 5. 6 percentage points in October, according to a measurement made for Sveriges Radio by Indikator opinion
Simona Mohamsson: Liberals Ready for New Election Over Sweden Democrats
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Simona Mohamsson: Liberals Ready for New Election Over Sweden Democrats

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson emphasizes that the party does not intend to make way for Ulf Kristersson as Prime Minister if the Sweden Democrats are allowed to enter the government after the next election. The Liberals also want a profit ban in school, but Mohamsson does not want to cooperate with the red-greens on the issue
Åkesson Warns of Voting Down Kristersson Without Ministerial Posts
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Åkesson Warns of Voting Down Kristersson Without Ministerial Posts

The Sweden Democrats will vote down a government with Kristersson as prime minister if the party does not get ministerial posts. Then we press the red button in the chamber, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson to Expressen
Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Riksdag says no to the Sweden Democrats' request for a referendum on a constitutional amendment.
Åkesson Celebrates Mjällby's Historic Swedish Championship Win
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Åkesson Celebrates Mjällby's Historic Swedish Championship Win

Dedicated supporter Jimmie Åkesson has followed Mjällby since he was a little boy. Finally, he got to rejoice over a Swedish Championship gold
Opposition Leads in Polls as Swedish Election Approaches
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Opposition Leads in Polls as Swedish Election Approaches

With less than a year left until the election, the opposition has a clear lead in public opinion. But previous governments have recovered from worse disadvantages than that
Åkesson Claims Sweden Democrats Lead Political Shift in Sweden
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Åkesson Claims Sweden Democrats Lead Political Shift in Sweden

Thanks to The Sweden Democrats, a paradigm shift has occurred in Swedish politics, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson from the stage during his autumn speech. We have got the other parties to move in our direction, the debate is held today on our half of the pitch
Kristersson Condemns Threats Leading to Hatt's Resignation
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Kristersson Condemns Threats Leading to Hatt's Resignation

C-leader Anna-Karin Hatt resigns after threats and hate. All party leaders react to the message
Åkesson Calls for Tomasson's Resignation After World Cup Qualifying Losses
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Åkesson Calls for Tomasson's Resignation After World Cup Qualifying Losses

The Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson (SD) demands that Jon Dahl Tomasson should resign as national team captain.
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
Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations
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Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations

The party leaders accused each other of lying and of being unserious when they were to debate integration in SVT. The program leaders had to appeal for calm
Åkesson Confident L Will Reconsider Stance on SD in Government
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Åkesson Confident L Will Reconsider Stance on SD in Government

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is sure that L will have to change their minds about not letting SD into a government. If you do not want Magdalena Andersson as Prime Minister, then you must change your minds, he says
Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden
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Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) does not rule out going forward with a ban on burka and niqab, as The Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch has proposed.
Political Scientist Questions Realism in The Liberals' Strategy
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Political Scientist Questions Realism in The Liberals' Strategy

The Liberals may have good arguments for their choice of direction, but the current balance of power between the parties does not make it particularly realistic. This is stated by the political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö
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