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The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign
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The books that could shape Sweden’s autumn election campaign

For those who want to read up ahead of the autumn election, there is plenty of literature on politics: autobiographies, critical reviews - and a new book on nuclear power. There are two books in particular that I think will get attention, says political scientist Tommy Möller
Social Democrats call for national plan to cut cancer care waiting lists
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Social Democrats call for national plan to cut cancer care waiting lists

The Social Democrats want to see a "national plan" to cut cancer care waiting lists.
Larger audience in Almedalen - Magdalena Andersson attracted the most
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Larger audience in Almedalen - Magdalena Andersson attracted the most

The Politicians' Week in Almedalen attracted a larger audience this year than last. Of the party leaders, Magdalena Andersson (S) drew the largest audience, and Nooshi Dadgostar (V) drew the smallest
Dadgostar says there is a majority for S, V and MP
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Dadgostar says there is a majority for S, V and MP

Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is aiming for a new government without the Centre. She says a new government must pursue left-wing policies
The S-leader on the match: The whole nation is behind you
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The S-leader on the match: The whole nation is behind you

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson pays tribute to the World Cup players during her speech at Almedalen, saying they carry the dreams of millions of people.
Sweden promises higher pensions, hard work will pay off
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Sweden promises higher pensions, hard work will pay off

The Social Democrats are going into the election on higher pensions. It will particularly benefit people who started working early in life and people with physically demanding jobs who are unable to work until retirement
Every second person believes immigration will increase with a change of government
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Every second person believes immigration will increase with a change of government

The Social Democrats want a restrained immigration policy, but nearly half of Swedes believe immigration will increase if the opposition wins the election.
Jimmie Åkesson attacks Social Democrats: You have let security be lost
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Jimmie Åkesson attacks Social Democrats: You have let security be lost

SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson launches a harsh attack on former Social Democratic ministers in his Almedalen speech. "You have let security be lost," he says, and promises to do everything in his power to stop what he describes as a forced mixing of the population
Ebba Busch: Election win in danger for the blue-yellow team
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Ebba Busch: Election win in danger for the blue-yellow team

KD leader Ebba Busch does not want to continue cutting taxes for high-income earners. She believes ordinary families must be the winners going forward
SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle
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SVT moves final debate from Stockholm to Gävle

For the first time this year, SVT's big final debate ahead of the parliamentary election will not be broadcast from Stockholm. “Our ambition is to reflect all of Sweden,” SVT's program director Michael Kucera tells TT
Center Party goes to the polls with 328 proposals
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Center Party goes to the polls with 328 proposals

The Center Party is presenting a 90-page election manifesto with 328 proposals that the party will work towards if it gains power after the election.
Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most
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Moderates and Sweden Democrats want to cut aid the most

The Tidö government has dropped the one percent target for Swedish aid, which has meant cuts of many billions over the past four years. The Moderates and the Sweden Democrats estimate it is possible to cut a further 15 billion
Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment
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Settlement agreement in the Riksdag collapsed at the last moment

The Moderates and the Social Democrats have been holding separate talks for weeks to resolve the settlement chaos in the Riksdag. But when an agreement was about to be signed, everything collapsed
KD's message: Then we can cooperate with S
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KD's message: Then we can cooperate with S

KD can join forces with the Social Democrats to abolish the country's regions in the next term. "I would welcome such broad cooperation
Åkesson: Social Democrats not credible on stricter migration policy
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Åkesson: Social Democrats not credible on stricter migration policy

"The Social Democrats are not credible when it comes to promises of a stricter migration policy," said Jimmie Åkesson (SD) during a debate with Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson on SVT's Aktuellt.
Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election
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Harsh attacks in final Riksdag debate before the election

The final leaders' debate in the Riksdag ahead of the autumn elections was marked by party scandals and harsh attacks. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson accused the Left Party of being "pervaded by extremists"
Andersson: A corrupt Kristersson culture is spreading
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Andersson: A corrupt Kristersson culture is spreading

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson criticizes Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) after the twists and turns surrounding his wife's foundation.
Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government
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Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson opens up to minority government

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson could consider governing Sweden in a minority government. But that requires having a majority in parliament behind her, she says in an interview with TT
V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare
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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare

For the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory
S leader Magdalena Andersson on deleted Left Party candidates: Very serious
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S leader Magdalena Andersson on deleted Left Party candidates: Very serious

S leader Magdalena Andersson has said that a number of people who ran for the Left Party in municipal and regional elections ahead of this autumn's elections have expressed support for groups labeled as terrorists. "I take it very seriously," Andersson told TT
Proposal: 15-year age limit for social media
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Proposal: 15-year age limit for social media

An age limit of 15 for social media has been proposed by government investigators in an interim report submitted to Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD). "We are losing an entire generation to endless scrolling," says Forssmed
Andersson: Panic measure postpones problem of teenage deportations
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Andersson: Panic measure postpones problem of teenage deportations

The Social Democrats criticize the government's "valve" for expelling teenagers and are calling for new legislation.
Sweden wants to abolish the national security advisor post
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Sweden wants to abolish the national security advisor post

The Social Democrats intend to abolish the post of national security adviser if they are able to form a government after the elections this fall.
C-leader: Unrealistic to support Kristersson as prime minister
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C-leader: Unrealistic to support Kristersson as prime minister

It looks increasingly unlikely that the Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson will become prime minister after the election. As the opinion polls now show, that looks very unrealistic, because the Moderates are so small, says Conservative leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist in an interview with Ekot on Saturday
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