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Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds
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Government abandons prison sentences for 13-year-olds

The government is withdrawing the proposal that 13-year-olds should be able to be sentenced to prison - to avoid the proposal failing in parliament. Instead, a 14-year limit is proposed
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"
Säpo criticized for security around Prime Minister Kristersson
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Säpo criticized for security around Prime Minister Kristersson

Criticism has been directed at Säpo after Aftonbladet revealed in a report that a reporter who crawled over a wall could easily enter the prime minister and their partner's co-owned mansion and even access the couple's bedroom.
Center Party: Kristersson has disqualified himself as a candidate for prime minister
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Center Party: Kristersson has disqualified himself as a candidate for prime minister

The Center Party no longer sees Ulf Kristersson as a possible candidate for prime minister. The reason is, among other things, that he has promised to cede important ministerial posts to the Sweden Democrats (SD)
Zelensky on Putin talks: as soon as possible
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Zelensky on Putin talks: as soon as possible

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is participating in a summit of Nordic and Baltic leaders in Estonia on Tuesday. "As one of our partners said today during our meeting, Europe cannot protect itself without Ukraine," the president said in Tallinn
KU is cracking - disagreement between the parties
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KU is cracking - disagreement between the parties

Parties in the Riksdag have been unable to reach an agreement in the Constitutional Committee (KU), TT learns. This means the joint press conference planned for Tuesday has been cancelled
Kristersson and Dadgostar clash over Left Party candidates
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Kristersson and Dadgostar clash over Left Party candidates

Around 20 Left Party candidates have been dropped in recent days after, among other things, expressing support for terrorist groups. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has spoken of infiltration by Islamists, while Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar calls the statement ridiculous
Kristersson: Citizenship is proof of loyalty
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Kristersson: Citizenship is proof of loyalty

On June 6, Sweden's National Day, a stricter citizenship law will take effect. The Swedish passport will become more than a travel document
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more
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Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says red-greens must be scrutinized more

"The red-green alternative is a threat that has not yet been sewn up. " This is how Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson explains that the red-greens have a large lead over the Tidö parties, 100 days before the election
Kristersson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Extremely serious
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Kristersson on SD member suspected of child pornography: Extremely serious

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is commenting on a suspended SD member who, according to several media outlets, is suspected of child pornography offences.
M wants to make monthly public transport passes tax-free for workers
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M wants to make monthly public transport passes tax-free for workers

The Moderates want to make monthly public transport passes a tax-free benefit for workers.
Ed demanded a chicken farm in Harpsund - now the invoice has been paid
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Ed demanded a chicken farm in Harpsund - now the invoice has been paid

A chicken farm was built in Harpsund at the request of the prime minister's wife, Birgitta Ed. High-ranking officials were involved in the project, and the bill was partly paid by taxpayers, Expressen writes
C-leader: Unrealistic to support Kristersson as prime minister
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C-leader: Unrealistic to support Kristersson as prime minister

It looks increasingly unlikely that the Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson will become prime minister after the election. As the opinion polls now show, that looks very unrealistic, because the Moderates are so small, says Conservative leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist in an interview with Ekot on Saturday
Kristersson says no new review of Lundsberg boarding school
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Kristersson says no new review of Lundsberg boarding school

There will be no special review of Lundsberg boarding school, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said. Every individual school that is criticized must follow the same principle
Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine
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Sweden donates 16 Gripen planes to Ukraine

Ukraine's air force is now being built up with help from Sweden. Ukraine is buying 20 Gripen aircraft
Kristersson welcomes aviation deal with Canada for Saab's Global Eye
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Kristersson welcomes aviation deal with Canada for Saab's Global Eye

Canada has begun negotiations to buy Swedish defense group Saab's airborne surveillance and command system, Global Eye, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. "We are pushing for it to happen as quickly as possible," Saab CEO Micael Johansson tells TT
Public transport prices halved for six months from July 1 to December 31, 2026
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Public transport prices halved for six months from July 1 to December 31, 2026

The government is giving the regions the opportunity to halve the price of monthly public transport passes. The reduction will apply from 1 July to the end of the year
Sweden Democrats want nearly half of ministerial posts
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Sweden Democrats want nearly half of ministerial posts

If the Tidö parties form a government, Sweden Democrats' leader Jimmie Åkesson said the party should receive close to half of the ministerial posts in an interview with Ekot on Saturday.
Malmer Stenergard after the US meeting: Still difficult to navigate
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Malmer Stenergard after the US meeting: Still difficult to navigate

The goal of the meeting between the U. S
Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear
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Kristersson on Rubio meeting: We will be clear

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) emphasizes the importance of a "very orderly process" as Europe is expected to take on greater military responsibility within NATO. It is something he wants to raise with US Senator Marco Rubio in Helsingborg
Kristersson to Rutte: We will reach defense goals by 2030
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Kristersson to Rutte: We will reach defense goals by 2030

Sweden estimates that NATO's goal of member states spending 5 percent of GDP on defense will be reached as early as 2030. That was Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's (M) message to Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte at a press conference in Revinge
Sweden to buy four French frigates for over 40 billion kronor
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Sweden to buy four French frigates for over 40 billion kronor

Sweden is to buy four French frigates for an estimated price tag of over 40 billion kronor. They will be the largest and most expensive Swedish warships in decades
Hot about taxes: The left wants to chase the rich out of the country
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Hot about taxes: The left wants to chase the rich out of the country

M leader Ulf Kristersson pressed S leader Magdalena Andersson on taxes during the party leaders' debate and asked what increases there would be in the event of a red-green election victory. "Someone else who is very rich should pay for everything," Kristersson said
Decision made on purchase of four air defense frigates as Sweden begins negotiations with supplier
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Decision made on purchase of four air defense frigates as Sweden begins negotiations with supplier

Sweden will begin negotiations with a supplier of the four air defense frigates that were previously planned for purchase, SVT Nyheter reports, citing sources.
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