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Liberals race to clear 4 percent threshold as Mohamsson presses policy pitch
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Liberals race to clear 4 percent threshold as Mohamsson presses policy pitch

It is becoming urgent for the crisis-ridden Liberals to reach the four percent threshold. Party leader Simona Mohamsson is trying to reach voters with the party's policy proposals, but it is still overshadowed by relations with the Sweden Democrats
Kristersson says Spain must regain control as migrants storm Ceuta border
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Kristersson says Spain must regain control as migrants storm Ceuta border

Tens of thousands of migrants have stormed the border into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta - and the crisis is raising concerns among politicians in Europe. “It is important that Spain acts urgently to regain control,” writes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
SD and L want state-run personal assistance and higher compensation
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SD and L want state-run personal assistance and higher compensation

Let the state take over responsibility for personal assistance and increase assistance compensation. This is what Jimmie Åkesson (SD) and Simona Mohamsson (L) propose in a joint statement on Saturday
Åkesson: Difficult to explain why Tidö bloc has lost support
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Åkesson: Difficult to explain why Tidö bloc has lost support

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is embarking on an election tour at a time when the Tidö parties appear to be well below the red-greens in voter support. He says he has no explanation for why
Sweden Democrats want new laws tested for rural impact, inspired by Norway
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Sweden Democrats want new laws tested for rural impact, inspired by Norway

The Sweden Democrats want all new legislation to be assessed for its impact on rural areas.
The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign
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The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign

For those who want to read up ahead of the autumn election, there is plenty of literature on politics: autobiographies, critical reviews - and a new book on nuclear power. There are two books in particular that I think will get attention, says political scientist Tommy Möller
Larger audience in Almedalen - Magdalena Andersson attracted the most
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Larger audience in Almedalen - Magdalena Andersson attracted the most

The Politicians' Week in Almedalen attracted a larger audience this year than last. Of the party leaders, Magdalena Andersson (S) drew the largest audience, and Nooshi Dadgostar (V) drew the smallest
A man was wrestled down next to Jimmie Åkesson at Almedalen
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A man was wrestled down next to Jimmie Åkesson at Almedalen

A man who was standing behind Jimmie Åkesson (SD) at Almedalen Week in Visby was wrestled to the ground on Wednesday. Stockholm police officers handcuffed him and took him away from the scene, said Ola Österling, the police press spokesperson in Almedalen
Left Party reports Jimmie Åkesson to Swedish Economic Crime Agency, says matter could be criminal
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Left Party reports Jimmie Åkesson to Swedish Economic Crime Agency, says matter could be criminal

The Left Party has reported SD leader Jimmie Åkesson to the Swedish Economic Crime Agency after revelations about how the Sweden Democrats' finances were managed. "I have not committed any accounting crimes," said Åkesson
Jimmie Åkesson attacks Social Democrats: You have let security be lost
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Jimmie Åkesson attacks Social Democrats: You have let security be lost

SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson launches a harsh attack on former Social Democratic ministers in his Almedalen speech. "You have let security be lost," he says, and promises to do everything in his power to stop what he describes as a forced mixing of the population
Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines
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Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines

Jimmie Åkesson has several new red lines if the Tidö parties win the election: no deterioration in unemployment benefits and health insurance, and an expanded dental care reform. Now that we have such low immigration, we have the opportunity to start healing the country again
SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle
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SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle

For the first time this year, SVT's big final debate ahead of the parliamentary election will not be broadcast from Stockholm. “Our ambition is to reflect all of Sweden,” SVT's program director Michael Kucera tells TT
Suspected crime against Åkesson - preliminary investigation closed
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Suspected crime against Åkesson - preliminary investigation closed

Prosecutors have decided to close a preliminary investigation into a suspected crime against SD leader Jimmie Åkesson, Sveriges Radio's Ekot reports.
SD appoints external review after TV4's Kalla Fakta revelations
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SD appoints external review after TV4's Kalla Fakta revelations

SD has hired an external auditing firm to review the information that has emerged in TV4's Kalla Fakta in recent weeks.
Åkesson says time is short to catch up in public opinion
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Åkesson says time is short to catch up in public opinion

Time is running out for the Tidö parties to catch up in public opinion. "We have a significant deficit to catch up on," said SD leader Jimmie Åkesson in a speech in which he also put his foot down on market rents
Åkesson did not report board position to the Riksdag
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Åkesson did not report board position to the Riksdag

SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson sits on the board of a real estate company - but did not report this to the Riksdag as required, TV4 Nyheterna reports.
Åkesson: Social Democrats not credible on stricter migration policy
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Åkesson: Social Democrats not credible on stricter migration policy

"The Social Democrats are not credible when it comes to promises of a stricter migration policy," said Jimmie Åkesson (SD) during a debate with Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson on SVT's Aktuellt.
Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election
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Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election

The final leaders' debate in the Riksdag ahead of the autumn elections was marked by party scandals and harsh attacks. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson accused the Left Party of being "pervaded by extremists"
Jimmie Åkesson's bestseller bought by SD subsidiary
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Jimmie Åkesson's bestseller bought by SD subsidiary

TV4's Cold Facts reveals that SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's self-published book has been sold in large quantities to a Sweden Democrats subsidiary. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson calls the review "a concoction
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government
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Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson could consider governing Sweden in a minority government. But that requires having a majority in parliament behind her, she says in an interview with TT
Sweden Democrats promise cold beer at Systembolaget and low VAT on food
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Sweden Democrats promise cold beer at Systembolaget and low VAT on food

The Sweden Democrats are going to the polls campaigning on promises of cold beer at Systembolaget, the eventual abolition of taxes on electricity, and low VAT on food. This is clear from the party's proposed election platform, which includes several costly proposals
V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare
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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare

For the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory
Expert Jonas Hinnfors: I would bet the Liberals will fail to clear the parliamentary threshold
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Expert Jonas Hinnfors: I would bet the Liberals will fail to clear the parliamentary threshold

The Tidö parties have a tough uphill battle ahead of the election race. And for the Liberals, it looks like it will be really tough to clear the parliamentary threshold
Åkesson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Very serious crime
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Åkesson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Very serious crime

Party leader Jimmie Åkesson is now commenting on a defecting SD member who is suspected of child pornography crimes. "What has happened is very unpleasant," Åkesson says
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