Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and the Social Democrats' party leader Magdalena Andersson visited Fagersta together the day after the attack. "It felt good to come here today," Kristersson says, adding that he is also calling the party leaders together.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) cancels his planned summer speech in Nacka on Saturday due to the school shooting in Fagersta.
Swedish politicsTwo men are suspected of preparing to commit aggravated assault in connection with Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer's election campaign in Gothenburg on Thursday evening. The police intervened, but in a very calm manner. No one was injured and it did not cause any significant concern at the scene, Strömmer tells TT.
Swedish politicsThe Centre Party wants to see a centre-left government with S, KD and perhaps MP after the election. KD leader Ebba Busch says she could instead consider welcoming C to Tidö sides.
Swedish politicsJimmie Åkesson says in an interview with the French news agency AFP that he is aiming for the post of prime minister in 2030 or later.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties are not making any gains in SVT/Verian's first poll since June. The opposition has a 10-point lead. Polls are polls, and it is election day that counts, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson tells TT.
Swedish politicsThe prime ministerial rivals clashed in the Expressen/Di party leaders' debate on household finances. They accused each other of nonsense and hypocrisy.
Swedish politicsMP Richard Jomshof's (SD) comment in Dagens Nyheter that Muslims "can stop being Muslims" continues to upset the other parties. Jomshof is constantly seeking attention, and what he says is stupid, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson on his way into Expressen's and Dagens Industri's party leaders' debate.
Swedish politicsThe government wants to review defamation legislation. "You should be allowed to warn your neighbors if a convicted child sex abuser moves into the area," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) writes on social media.
Swedish politicsRussia is threatening to seize ships from Western countries in response to Europe’s plans to sell cargo seized from Russian ships in the so-called "shadow fleet". They are incredibly irritated, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) tells TT.
WorldS wants to introduce a bank tax - but the banks are warning that it would lead to higher mortgage rates. “Then I think you should change banks,” S leader Magdalena Andersson tells SR Ekot. M leader Ulf Kristersson says she is to blame.
SwedenMore expensive food and higher electricity and fuel prices risk hitting Swedish households hard this autumn. But the government has not yet decided whether to extend temporary crisis measures such as lower food VAT and reduced fuel taxes.
BusinessThe Moderates want to review the noise regulations to protect the cities' culture and nightlife. Entertainment establishments should not be forced to close or move because of individual complaints from residents. There must be flexibility in such regulations so that on some days it can be a little louder, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
EntertainmentMagdalena Andersson criticizes the Left Party for lacking control after the revelation of a letter of support for a terrorist.
SwedenPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson has spoken with SD leader Jimmie Åkesson about the remarks. It is a bad omen, it is time to tighten up, he says.
Swedish politicsSD MP Richard Jomshof calls both S leader Magdalena Andersson and Anders Lindberg, Aftonbladet's political editor-in-chief, quislings. The language stirs emotions among party leaders in both blocs. "The word crocodile tears has never been more appropriate," writes SD leader Jimmie Åkesson on X.
SwedenThe two prime ministerial rivals are picking up the pace in the election campaign. The red-greens have a clear lead in the polls, but Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson hopes that the government question will give him victory in the election.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is now commenting on the tragic boat accident off Tjörn, where a mother was found dead and a child is still missing.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says in a comment on the attack in Berlin that Sweden "stands together with the German people."
WorldBoth Spain and France have requested reinforcement from the EU in their fight against the fires. Sweden is preparing to send the two scooping planes that belong to the protection mechanism's fleet and are stationed in Sweden on Saturday, Jonas Klint at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MCF) tells TT.
WorldTen European countries - including Sweden - are joining forces to protect against anti-drone threats. “A historic day,” says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was also promised 16 French fighter jets.
ConflictsAll the leaders at the NATO summit in Ankara received a revolver engraved with their names as a gift from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will take his home - with a slight delay. Other leaders have other plans for their revolvers.
Swedish politicsDespite strict security checks surrounding the NATO summit in Ankara, there were some who got through them all: the cats.
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