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Kristersson on Putin’s threat: Russians are incredibly irritated
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Kristersson on Putin’s threat: Russians are incredibly irritated

Russia 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
Kristersson blasts proposed bank tax as S blames itself for higher mortgage rates
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Kristersson blasts proposed bank tax as S blames itself for higher mortgage rates

S 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
Kristersson leaves open extension of temporary tax cuts as food and fuel prices rise
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Kristersson leaves open extension of temporary tax cuts as food and fuel prices rise

More 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
Moderates want relaxed noise rules to protect nightlife and culture
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Moderates want relaxed noise rules to protect nightlife and culture

The 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
Andersson slams Left Party over terrorist praise: Terrible
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Andersson slams Left Party over terrorist praise: Terrible

Magdalena Andersson criticizes the Left Party for lacking control after the revelation of a letter of support for a terrorist.
Kristersson on quisling row: Time to tighten up in election campaign
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Kristersson on quisling row: Time to tighten up in election campaign

Prime 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
Åkesson on the Quisling row: Crocodile tears
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Åkesson on the Quisling row: Crocodile tears

SD 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
Swedish election campaign heats up as Kristersson and Andersson hit the road
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Swedish election campaign heats up as Kristersson and Andersson hit the road

The 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
Kristersson on Tjörn boat accident: My thoughts go out to the family, this is heartbreaking
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Kristersson on Tjörn boat accident: My thoughts go out to the family, this is heartbreaking

Prime 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.
Kristersson: Sweden stands with Germany after Berlin attack
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Kristersson: Sweden stands with Germany after Berlin attack

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says in a comment on the attack in Berlin that Sweden "stands together with the German people. "
Sweden to send firefighting planes to southern Europe as Spain and France battle wildfires
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Sweden to send firefighting planes to southern Europe as Spain and France battle wildfires

Both 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
Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence
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Sweden joins European anti-drone coalition to strengthen Ukraine air defence

Ten 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
Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara
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Kristersson to receive revolver gift from Erdogan after NATO summit in Ankara

All 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
Cats slip past security at NATO summit in Ankara, and Ulf Kristersson meets one of them
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Cats slip past security at NATO summit in Ankara, and Ulf Kristersson meets one of them

Despite strict security checks surrounding the NATO summit in Ankara, there were some who got through them all: the cats.
Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism
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Trump says NATO summit was full of love and unity despite earlier criticism

NATO leaders did their best to project unity after the summit, despite earlier harsh statements from the US president. "There was a lot of love in the room," says Donald Trump
Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending
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Kristersson warns of Trump anger at NATO countries that lag on defense spending

The NATO summit could be unpleasant for some member countries when the most powerful of them, the United States, is set to grade their defense efforts. I don't think we should expect a courtesy meeting, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) in an interview with TT in Ankara
Kristersson expects unity at NATO summit despite tensions over defense and Ukraine
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Kristersson expects unity at NATO summit despite tensions over defense and Ukraine

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) hopes for unity at the NATO summit in Ankara. NATO summits do not always run smoothly
Kristersson signals more Swedish defense export deals may be coming
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Kristersson signals more Swedish defense export deals may be coming

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is now highlighting the latest export successes for the Swedish defense industry. During a press conference ahead of next week’s NATO summit, he said that more deals may be imminent
Poland’s Saab submarine deal to create thousands of jobs, company says
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Poland’s Saab submarine deal to create thousands of jobs, company says

Poland has signed an agreement to buy three A26 submarines, the so-called Blekinge class, from Saab. The first is to be delivered in 2031
Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children
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Moderates promise reduced taxes for working parents of young children

The Moderates are promising all working parents of young children a special parental tax deduction. This is intended to give more people slightly more financial breathing room, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals
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Kristersson: Historic decision on new nuclear power at Ringhals

The government has signed several agreements on ownership, capital contributions and loans for the construction of three smaller reactors at Ringhals. This is truly a historic decision, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
The Moderates' three main election promises
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The Moderates' three main election promises

The Moderates' big election promises can be boiled down to more money left in workers' pockets, shorter healthcare queues and criminals being jailed. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says he thinks the economy and security will be the really big issues in deciding the election
Moderates open to double punishment for violence in close relationships
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Moderates open to double punishment for violence in close relationships

The Moderates are campaigning on tougher penalties for men's violence against women. They want to investigate double punishment for gross violations of women's privacy
No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM
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No one gives up in the EU budget battle - Sweden is not an ATM

The Midsummer wreath was on - but Sweden did not offer any festive atmosphere when the EU countries held a summit on their long-term budget. "Sweden is not an ATM," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
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