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Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM
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Russian Drones Deliberately Breach Polish Airspace, Says Swedish PM

Russian drones deliberately violated Polish airspace last week, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference. This is incredibly close to Sweden
Sweden Boosts Defense with Borrowed Funds for Faster Buildup
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Sweden Boosts Defense with Borrowed Funds for Faster Buildup

Sweden is now increasing the pace of the buildup with the help of borrowed money. Large purchases of military equipment will be made and conscripts will receive increased daily allowance
SD Leader Calls Stegrud's Filming Incident Unpleasant
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SD Leader Calls Stegrud's Filming Incident Unpleasant

The SD's group leader Linda Lindberg thinks that the video where the SD top Jessica Stegrud participates and films when two teenagers are confronted evokes an uncomfortable feeling. I think it feels unpleasant and I am a bit surprised that the member is in the middle of this, says Linda Lindberg
Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming
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Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming

A right-wing extremist man spread a film and exposed two teenagers on the internet. According to the Expo foundation, SD top figure Jessica Stegrud held the camera
Kristersson Awaits Response from SD's Stegrud on Controversial Post
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Kristersson Awaits Response from SD's Stegrud on Controversial Post

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) still does not think that the SD top Jessica Stegrud has explained her notorious post on X. No, I don't think so, he says
Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists
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Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists

Two party leaders want the police to do more to protect Members of Parliament from Palestine activists. The police should consider whether it is suitable to allow these activists to get so close to our workplaces, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson
Jessica Stegrud Responds to Criticism Over Controversial Tweet
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Jessica Stegrud Responds to Criticism Over Controversial Tweet

SD leader Jessica Stegrud is now responding to the criticism against her controversial post on X, in connection with the debate about Sweden's cultural canon. She calls it a "poorly phrased tweet” that was not meant to offend anyone
Åkesson: Church Should Avoid Taking Sides on Gaza Conflict
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Åkesson: Church Should Avoid Taking Sides on Gaza Conflict

Should the church be allowed to comment on the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Sweden's two largest parties in the Riksdag have vastly different opinions on the matter. There is no point in the Swedish church commenting on that type of polarizing issue, says the Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson (SD)
Dousa Criticizes Stegrud's Comment on Swedish Cultural Debate
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Dousa Criticizes Stegrud's Comment on Swedish Cultural Debate

Also, Minister for Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party) criticizes the SD politician Jessica Stegrud. The comment from Stegrud "felt", he writes in DN
Kristersson and Åkesson Disagree Over Stegrud's Cultural Canon Remarks
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Kristersson and Åkesson Disagree Over Stegrud's Cultural Canon Remarks

SD top Jessica Stegrud has caused a stir for her comment in connection with the debate about Sweden's cultural canon. Party leader Jimmie Åkesson dismisses the criticism – but Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) does not think he has got clarity on what she meant
Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026
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Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026

The Government and The Sweden Democrats propose that the food VAT be temporarily reduced from 12 to 6 percent in April next year. A food price commission will keep track of the food giants actually lowering the prices
Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles
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Åkesson Proposes Life Imprisonment or Castration for Pedophiles

Jimmie Åkesson wants to see life imprisonment for pedophiles who commit sexual offenses against children – or that they castrate themselves. It is a matter that we will go to the election on, said the SD leader to TT in connection with his summer speech in Sölvesborg
Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization
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Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization

Households are prioritized when the government negotiates the state budget for 2026. Reduced tax, increased child allowance and reduced food VAT are being discussed
Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders
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Trump's Media Coverage in Sweden Surpasses All Swedish Party Leaders

Donald Trump completely dominates and again in Swedish media. The President of the USA is so far this year more than twice as widely covered as all Swedish party leaders – together
Sweden to Build New Nuclear Power for First Time in 50 Years
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Sweden to Build New Nuclear Power for First Time in 50 Years

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are pleased with Vattenfall's announcement to proceed with the nuclear power plans. For the first time in 50 years, new Swedish nuclear power will be built in Sweden, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference at Ringhals nuclear power plant
Parties Clash Over Healthcare for Gaza's Children in Sweden
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Parties Clash Over Healthcare for Gaza's Children in Sweden

The Liberals want Sweden to provide healthcare to sick children from Gaza, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. But the Foreign Minister sees difficulties and Jimmie Åkesson says a straight no
Sweden Democrats Criticize Government's EU-Israel Trade Freeze Demand
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Sweden Democrats Criticize Government's EU-Israel Trade Freeze Demand

The Sweden Democrats' foreign policy spokesperson Aron Emilsson says to Expressen that the government's demand that the EU freezes the trade agreement with Israel "came as complete news to us” and that it ”disrupts the relations”.
Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal
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Christian Democrats Split Over Israel Policy Proposal

The Sweden Democrats criticize the government's Middle East policy. There is also criticism within the government parties
Åkesson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel-EU Trade Agreement
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Åkesson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel-EU Trade Agreement

The SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson criticizes the government's demand that the EU freezes the trade agreement with Israel. "This is actually a fiasco", Åkesson writes on X
Kristersson and Busch to Miss This Year's Stockholm Pride Parade
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Kristersson and Busch to Miss This Year's Stockholm Pride Parade

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson will be the only party leader from the government who participates in this year's pride parade in Stockholm.
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025
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Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches.
Social Democrats Sell Lottery Business Amid Criticism and New Tax
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Social Democrats Sell Lottery Business Amid Criticism and New Tax

The Social Democratic Party is selling its criticized lottery business, Kombispel. It is due to the government's new opposition tax, says the Social Democratic Party's party secretary Tobias Baudin
Islamic Association Urges Sweden Democrats to Apologize to Muslims
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Islamic Association Urges Sweden Democrats to Apologize to Muslims

Key Takeaways from Sweden Democrats' White Paper on Party History
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Key Takeaways from Sweden Democrats' White Paper on Party History

The Nazi network White Aryan Resistance participated as unofficial guards during SD demonstrations in the 1990s. This – and several other points – emerge in SD's white paper on the party's dark history
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