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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
Liberals Reject Sweden Democrats in Government, Åkesson Demands Posts
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Liberals Reject Sweden Democrats in Government, Åkesson Demands Posts

The Liberals' party board says no to a government where the Sweden Democrats are included. But the SD's leader Jimmie Åkesson stands firm: SD demands ministerial posts after the next election – and calls L's stance incomprehensible
Sweden Democrats Propose Inquiry to Halt Terrorism Support
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Sweden Democrats Propose Inquiry to Halt Terrorism Support

The Sweden Democrats want to appoint a truth commission with the purpose of stopping support to organizations with links to Islamism and terrorism – and accuse The Social Democrats of "long-standing silence" and "political hypocrisy".
Government Issue Challenges Prime Minister Debate in Sweden
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Government Issue Challenges Prime Minister Debate in Sweden

Exactly how will the next government look? The question was difficult to answer for both Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) and Magdalena Andersson (S) in an SVT debate.
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
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