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The word "woman" remains in the abortion law

The proposal to remove the word "woman" from the abortion law and replace it with "the one who is pregnant" has sparked debate. Now, the Tidö parties agree that the word "woman" will remain, they write in a debate article in Aftonbladet.
The word "woman" remains in the abortion law

Criticism of removing "woman" from the abortion law

The proposal to remove the word "woman" from the abortion law and replace it with "the one who is pregnant" is causing a political debate within the Parliamentary Parties, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot. .
Criticism of removing "woman" from the abortion law

The Sweden Democrats' Jomshof Resigns as Committee Chairman

The Sweden Democrat Richard Jomshof is stepping down as chairman of the Riksdag's Justice Committee. The announcement comes after a meeting in the SD party executive on Monday about the proposal to ban certain semi-automatic firearms.
The Sweden Democrats' Jomshof Resigns as Committee Chairman

No Strict Language Requirement in Elderly Care

A requirement for language training should be introduced in elderly care, according to a new proposal. But it will not be an absolute language requirement for all employees.
No Strict Language Requirement in Elderly Care

MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead

The Sweden Democrats' Member of Parliament Lars Wistedt has passed away. Wistedt was the party's defence policy spokesperson and vice chairman of the Riksdag's Defence Committee.
MP Lars Wistedt (SD) is dead

Anna Starbrink takes a stand against begging ban: "Stands firm"

The Sweden Democrats hope that The Liberals will vote through a begging ban before the end of the term. But L-leader Anna Starbrink stands firm on her no, and since other Liberals have also spoken out against it, the proposal may be stopped.
Anna Starbrink takes a stand against begging ban: "Stands firm"

National ban on begging to be investigated

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are moving forward with the Tidö Agreement on begging ban. An investigator will present proposals that entail banning begging on a national level.
National ban on begging to be investigated

Jomshof steps aside – suspected of crime

The Chairman of the Justice Committee, Richard Jomshof (SD), will be charged with suspicion of agitation against a ethnic group. He will now temporarily step down from the chairmanship.
Jomshof steps aside – suspected of crime

SD: Stop to tougher sickness rules

The proposals presented by the government's insurance inquiry in April this year have been rejected by the Sweden Democrats – and will not be implemented, according to the party, [reports Arbetet. ](https://arbetet.
SD: Stop to tougher sickness rules

Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

The Government is taking new steps towards a dental care reform and is allocating 3. 4 billion kronor in the budget.
Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

Climate Researchers: The Government is Wrong About the Air Travel Tax

Abolished air travel tax has no direct link to emissions, claims the government. Completely wrong, according to climate researchers.
Climate Researchers: The Government is Wrong About the Air Travel Tax

The air travel tax will be abolished next summer

The air tax will be abolished as of July 1, 2025, the government and the Sweden Democrats announced at a press conference. .
The air travel tax will be abolished next summer

The Government Promises Billions for Infrastructure

The Government presents initiatives for entrepreneurship, research, and infrastructure in the autumn budget. More money is also promised for maintenance of roads and railways.
The Government Promises Billions for Infrastructure

SD's David Lång is leaving – after racist song

The Sweden Democrats' David Lång is leaving his parliamentary assignment, the party announces. This after having sung a song with a racist message at the EU election wake.
SD's David Lång is leaving – after racist song
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