Ministers' ice cream image arouses anger, critics call it unhistorical
A sunny photo of the prime minister and the finance minister eating ice cream? Or a mocking post aimed at workers and low-income earners?
Swedish politics
Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken
Both the Left Party and the Social Democrats are demanding answers and measures after the Sweden Democrats' "voting coup" in the Riksdag. It will be a Riksdag decided by lottery with an extra plus, says Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. The vote needs to be retaken, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar.
Swedish politics
Right-wing profile: Can no longer vote for Moderates
Right-winger Mats Svegfors believes the Moderates have betrayed their tradition and ideals. The party's view of humanity, he believes, has changed.
Swedish politics
Sweden and France hold first meeting on nuclear weapons
Sweden and France have held their first meeting on nuclear deterrence. "I think it is important that we are involved in the talks," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish politics
Kristersson: Government Offices were late with Landerholm documents
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said the Government Offices should have released documents in the Landerholm affair more quickly. "We take this issue very seriously," he said at a KU hearing.
Swedish politics
Government gives green light for two new tracks between Lund and Hässleholm
The government has given the green light for two new tracks between Hässleholm and Lund, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced at a press conference in Malmö.
Swedish politics
Kristersson: Shooting at Washington correspondents' dinner could have had terrible consequences
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is now commenting on the shooting at the correspondents' dinner in Washington, D.C. "It is absolutely terrible," he tells TT.
World
After the quarrel, more government money for the West Link
The Gothenburg West Link has been delayed and has become more expensive. According to the latest forecast, construction of the commuter rail tunnel is estimated to cost 71 billion kronor - and now the government is contributing 7.6 billion kronor to the financing.
Swedish politics
Budget fight begins in the EU: We do not accept
The big money fight is here as EU leaders try to agree on the next long-term budget. Adapt your appetite to your food supply, not the other way around, urges the Prime Minister.
World
Zelensky: Ukraine ready to open EU membership talks
The EU loan is complete and new sanctions have been imposed. Ukraine now hopes for further progress. We want to join the EU as soon as possible, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.
ConflictsTop news
Swedish government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran
The government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran. If the conflict is prolonged, we need to reduce energy use, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). But she says she absolutely wants to avoid government rationing.
Business
Sweden pushes for frugal EU budget
EU leaders are meeting for a summit in Cyprus, and among all the urgent crises on the agenda they will also discuss the EU's next long-term budget. Sweden is among the "most frugal" countries. "The rumor about the death of the frugal is exaggerated," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish politics
Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall
The Moderates are challenging the Red-Green parties to a debate ahead of the elections this fall.
Swedish politics
Kristersson has spoken to Magyar: Can resolve the loan to Ukraine
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has had his first conversation with incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar. It was a very good conversation, he says.
Conflicts
Kristersson: Risk of oil rationing in Sweden is increasing
The government is preparing for possible oil rationing in Sweden. Every day the war drags on, the risk of such economic consequences increases. "We are following this extremely closely," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
World
Kristersson on tax on prostitution raises questions
I understand that it raises some questions about taxation. This is what Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says about the case in which a woman was required to pay 42,000 kronor in tax on money linked to the purchase of sex.
Swedish politics
Kristersson to participate in digital summit on the Strait of Hormuz
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) plans to participate in a digital summit on ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz when the war is over, according to his staff.
Swedish politics
Kristersson reports on the climate: I'm making it up
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has been reported to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee over statements about the climate, reports SVT Nyheter.
Swedish politics
Ferry ticket prices to Gotland will become cheaper
The government is investing 125 million kronor in air and ferry services to Gotland. According to the government, this could make tickets for permanent residents several hundred kronor cheaper.
Swedish politics
Foreign Minister very concerned about situation in Lebanon
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) welcome the ceasefire between the US and Iran. However, the situation in Lebanon is worrying. "We want to see an immediate ceasefire," Malmer Stenergard said.
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Tidö parties criticize Kristersson over promise to give migration and integration to SD, call it stupid
There is great irritation among the Christian Democrats and the Liberals after the Moderates promised that the Sweden Democrats would be given responsibility for migration and integration issues in a possible government after the election. It is stupid to lock that in before you have even negotiated policy, says a central source.
Swedish politicsTop news
The Moderates want to form a government with the Sweden Democrats (SD)
The Moderates will allow the Sweden Democrats (SD) into government if the Tidö parties win the election this fall. The SD is promised responsibility for at least migration and integration issues.
Swedish politics
Match hero sprays champagne on Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's pants
It costs money to celebrate a World Cup ticket. The Prime Minister's pants got soaked. "I like being a little soaked in champagne," says Ulf Kristersson (M).
Sports