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No power shift in the country’s three largest municipalities as red-green coalitions hold firm

No power shift in the country’s three largest municipalities as red-green coalitions hold firm

Mon 14 Sept 2026 00:53 CEST

The balance of power appears to be holding in the country’s three largest municipalities, all of which are governed by red-green coalitions.

Kristersson: It’s a bit tense as Sweden heads to the polls

Kristersson: It’s a bit tense as Sweden heads to the polls

Sun 13 Sept 2026 09:08 CEST

Moderate Party leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson describes the election campaign as both “fun” and “exciting. ” It will be a very, very exciting evening to follow, he tells journalists outside the polling station

S leader Jonas Attenius threatened during election work in Gothenburg

S leader Jonas Attenius threatened during election work in Gothenburg

Sat 12 Sept 2026 20:38 CEST

The chairman of the municipal board in Gothenburg, Jonas Attenius (S), was threatened on Saturday evening. Police were called to the scene and the incident has now been reported to police

Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance

Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance

Wed 21 May 2025 15:11 CEST

The Social Democratic Party's electoral committee proposes three new ordinary names in the party leadership), the executive committee (VU). Two former ministers will step back and become substitutes

Alarm: Cost of HVB Homes Skyrocket

Alarm: Cost of HVB Homes Skyrocket

Thu 14 Nov 2024 14:51 CET

Three Social Democratic municipal councilors sound the alarm about skyrocketing costs for placing young people in residential care homes. They appeal for money from the state

Gothenburg boycotts Israeli goods

Gothenburg boycotts Israeli goods

Fri 14 Jun 2024 13:43 CEST