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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 Reshuffle Leadership at Gothenburg Congress

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.
Social Democrats Propose Leadership Changes for Gender Balance

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.
Union Contributions to Social Democrats Face Political Divide

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 Over 1 Billion Kronor for Swedish Healthcare Preparedness

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 Propose Needs-Based Establishment for Welfare Sector

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. .
Social Democrats Push for Stricter Oversight of HVB Homes in Sweden

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.
The Government Orders Proposals on LO Contributions to the Social Democrats

300 National Pharmacies Across the Country

The Social Democrats want 300 "national pharmacies" across the country. The purpose is to ensure access to medicines in crisis and war.
300 National Pharmacies Across the Country

SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

The Sweden Democrats are not satisfied with, for example, schools and healthcare being exempt from the notification requirement in what is sometimes called the "informant law". We would naturally have liked to see a full information requirement, says Ludvig Aspling (SD) to TT.
SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

The Minister Niklas Wykman on S-Lotteries: "Filled with Their Millions"

Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) directs sharp criticism towards the Social Democrats' lottery sales in a special debate in the parliament. Lena Hallengren seems so filled with the millions that are pouring into her party's coffers that she cannot see the desperation that exists among many elderly, he says.
The Minister Niklas Wykman on S-Lotteries: "Filled with Their Millions"

S-Lottery Accused - Pressuring Confused Elderly

The Social Democrats' lottery targets confused elderly people, shows an investigation from Dagens Nyheter. The sellers are encouraged to be aggressive and the company behind has been reported several times to the Consumer Agency.
S-Lottery Accused - Pressuring Confused Elderly

S pauses telephone sales of party lotteries

The Social Democrats are temporarily stopping telemarketing sales of party lottery tickets following Dagens Nyheter's exposé that they are being sold using dirty methods from Barcelona. Naturally, the assignment has not been to sell lottery tickets at any price, says group leader Lena Hallengren (S).
S pauses telephone sales of party lotteries

S-Lottery Accused - Pressuring Confused Elderly

The Social Democrats' lottery targets confused elderly people, shows an investigation from Dagens Nyheter. The sellers are encouraged to be aggressive and the company behind has been reported several times to the Consumer Agency.
S-Lottery Accused - Pressuring Confused Elderly

The Folklistan's answer: "We exist to 110 percent"

On Wednesday, Lena Hallengren (S) sent a jab at the Folklistan and said it was good that "this weird party no longer exists". It still exists "to 110 percent", the party responds.
The Folklistan's answer: "We exist to 110 percent"

Hallengren: Good that the Folklistan no longer exists

The People's List founder Jan Emanuel is welcome back in the Social Democrats. It's probably good that this weird party no longer exists, says S group leader Lena Hallengren.
Hallengren: Good that the Folklistan no longer exists

TBE vaccine is too expensive – review the market

It differs by thousands of kronor in price for vaccines across the country. The Social Democrats believe that the cost is generally too high, among other things for vaccines against TBE and RS-virus, and want to review the private market.
TBE vaccine is too expensive – review the market

Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget

SD and C are pleased that the sale of alcohol on farms becomes allowed, even if they had hoped for fewer restrictions. For S is one thing decisive, according to group leader Lena Hallengren.
Absolutely most important to protect Systembolaget
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