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The warning about the clearing chaos in the Riksdag - it could take years
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The warning about the clearing chaos in the Riksdag - it could take years

The clearing chaos in the Riksdag continues - and may take time to resolve, warns Moderate Party group leader Mattias Karlsson. He describes the tone as tense
Government wins vote after set-off chaos
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Government wins vote after set-off chaos

The government managed to win its first uncertain vote since the earlier chaos. The vote on a simpler way to approve new nuclear power plants ended 175–173 in the government's favor
Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday
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Set-off chaos continues as party group leaders meet again on Thursday

The chaos in the Riksdag continues after the party group leaders failed to reach an agreement at today's meeting with the Speaker. The group leaders will meet again on Thursday morning
Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through
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Warning: Tidö may have difficulty getting policies through

If the fight over the balance sheet in the Riksdag continues, the Tidö parties may find it more difficult to get major reforms through before the election. "I will vote according to my own judgment," says SD maverick Elsa Widding to SVT
Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting
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Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting

The Riksdag's clearing system has collapsed after the Sweden Democrats' "foul play," the opposition claims. The Moderates agree
SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements
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SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements

The opposition accuses the Sweden Democrats (SD) of deliberately abusing the Riksdag's pairing system during a vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements. "The people have voted for the Tidö majority," the SD group leader wrote in a comment
Social Democrats demand commission for women's health, propose 300 million kronor
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Social Democrats demand commission for women's health, propose 300 million kronor

The Social Democrats want a commission established on women's health and propose allocating 300 million kronor for it.
Expand 1177 with digital doctors
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Expand 1177 with digital doctors

The Social Democrats want to strengthen 1177 so that healthcare seekers can also meet doctors there digitally.
Riksdag to be convened in extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13 this summer
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Riksdag to be convened in extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13 this summer

The Riksdag will be called into extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13, Altinget reports.
Argument over maternity care - Social Democrats demand more money
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Argument over maternity care - Social Democrats demand more money

There has been a full-blown political row over maternity care since staff at the maternity hospital in Malmö raised the alarm about how austerity measures are affecting their working situation. Now the Social Democrats are demanding that the government, as the party puts it, restore 600 million kronor to care for newborns and their mothers
This is how profits in independent schools should be stopped
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This is how profits in independent schools should be stopped

For-profit schools should not be allowed to transfer school funds - and if they do, they should be required to repay the funds. The Social Democrats want to see this if they win the election, as a first step to stopping profits in schools
Social Democrats present new wallet promise ahead of election and say it is ordinary people's turn
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Social Democrats present new wallet promise ahead of election and say it is ordinary people's turn

The Social Democrats are presenting a new "wallet promise" ahead of the election. After many tough years, it needs to be ordinary people's turn, says party leader Magdalena Andersson
Tidö parties want to force the Riksdag into session this summer
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Tidö parties want to force the Riksdag into session this summer

The government and the Sweden Democrats want the Riksdag to be convened during the summer to push through as many of the Tidö parties' policies as possible before the election. The government is probably extremely panicked, says Lena Hallengren, the Social Democrats' group leader
Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment
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Swedish Parliament Rejects Referendum on Constitutional Amendment

The Riksdag says no to the Sweden Democrats' request for a referendum on a constitutional amendment.
Kristersson Criticizes Moderate Staff for Anti-Andersson Chant
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Kristersson Criticizes Moderate Staff for Anti-Andersson Chant

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is critical of the fact that a number of moderate employees sang "we hate Andersson". It was imprudent, he says
Social Democrats Propose Expanding National Vaccination Program
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Social Democrats Propose Expanding National Vaccination Program

The Social Democrats want to expand the number of vaccines included in the national vaccination programs. We see a need for a change and a reform, says Lena Hallengren, the party's group leader in the parliament
Pernilla Wahlgren Shares Grief After Father Hans Wahlgren's Passing
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Pernilla Wahlgren Shares Grief After Father Hans Wahlgren's Passing

Pernilla Wahlgren opens up about the grief after dad Hans Wahlgren's passing in cancer in the new audiobook “And yet the sun shines”.
Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress
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Social Democrats Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress

The Social Democrats are betting on new cards in the party leadership, the heavy executive committee. Two former ministers step back and become deputies in the executive committee
Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance
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Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance

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
Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide
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Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide

Consent from union members may be required for part of their membership fee to be used for party contributions. But the proposal lacks support in the transparency committee
Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness
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Social Democrats Propose Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

The Social Democrats want to invest over a billion kronor to strengthen Sweden's healthcare preparedness.
Social Democrats Propose Needs-Based Establishment for Welfare Sector
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Social Democrats Propose Needs-Based Establishment for Welfare Sector

The Social Democrats want to abolish the free establishment right in the entire welfare sector.
Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden
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Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden

The Social Democrats want to tighten control over HVB homes, to prevent gang criminals from recruiting young people there.
The Government Orders Proposals on LO Contributions to the Social Democrats
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The Government Orders Proposals on LO Contributions to the Social Democrats

The Government is ordering a proposal that means LO members must consent to a part of the membership fee going to the Social Democrats. Despite a broad consensus being lacking in the parliamentary oversight committee
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