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John Johansson

6 Sept

Örebro Party seeks rare path into parliament through 12 percent threshold

No party has so far managed to take the “back road” into the Riksdag. Now the Örebro Party, led by party leader Markus Allard, is focusing on reaching the required votes. It is very unusual for any party to challenge the threshold, says political scientist Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson.

Swedish politics

Top news11 Feb

Sweden fell silent – for the victims in Örebro

At the main square in Örebro, thousands gathered for an emotional memorial ceremony. On trains, in schools and at workplaces, those who fell victim to the school attack in Örebro were honored with a minute of silence at 12 o'clock. Each and every one of them had a unique story that now remains unfinished, says municipal councilor John Johansson (S).

Sweden