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Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

The Government aims to have negotiated with the opposition by autumn on how to borrow and allocate 300 billion kronor for the upgrading of the defence. It may also result in a new NATO goal for civil defence.
Government Plans 300 Billion Kronor Defense Upgrade by Autumn

Anna-Karin Hatt Nominated to Lead Centre Party After Initial Rejection

Her no from just over a week ago turned into a yes. Now Anna-Karin Hatt is proposed to become the new leader of The Centre Party.
Anna-Karin Hatt Nominated to Lead Centre Party After Initial Rejection

Sweden's Social Democrats Push to Ban Profit-Driven School Companies

The Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson is prepared to completely ban limited companies from running schools, writes DN. .
Sweden's Social Democrats Push to Ban Profit-Driven School Companies

Sweden's Social Democrats Propose Tough New Restrictions on Gang Activity

The Social Democrats want to restrict the lives of gang criminals, for example by imposing contact, travel, and business bans. It should be impossible to be a gang criminal in Sweden, says party leader Magdalena Andersson.
Sweden's Social Democrats Propose Tough New Restrictions on Gang Activity

Andersson Presses Government for Action on Customs Crisis Plan

The S-leader Magdalena Andersson urges the government to act more forcefully in the customs crisis. She thinks it's time to bring forward the proposal on short-term work, which was used extensively during the pandemic.
Andersson Presses Government for Action on Customs Crisis Plan

Demirok Steps Down as Center Party Leader Citing Internal Leaks

The anonymous leaks created divisions within the Center Party, according to outgoing C-leader Muharrem Demirok. They have taken enormous liberties, he says to Dagens Nyheter.
Demirok Steps Down as Center Party Leader Citing Internal Leaks

Social Democrats Push to End Sick Pay Deduction in Sweden

The Social Democrats want to completely abolish the sickness benefit deduction. It is completely unreasonable and unfair, says S leader Magdalena Andersson.
Social Democrats Push to End Sick Pay Deduction in Sweden

Social Democrats Propose State Investment Bank to Boost Growth

The Social Democrats want to establish a state investment bank to support companies that want to invest in new technologies. .
Social Democrats Propose State Investment Bank to Boost Growth

Cutting Public Service Now is Irresponsible Say Swedish Social Democrats

To proceed with the proposal to cut public service in times of crisis is deeply irresponsible, writes the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson and Lawen Redar on SvD Debatt. .
Cutting Public Service Now is Irresponsible Say Swedish Social Democrats

Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden

The Left Party's party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says that the government needs to legislate if the food giants do not start lowering their prices. For example, introduce an excess profit tax so that the incentive to raise prices in this way does not exist, says Dadgostar at a demonstration against the food giants.
Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden

Social Democrats Urge Swift Action as Sweden Lags Behind in Defense Strategy

The Social Democrats are demanding that the government immediately summons the Defence Committee – at the latest before the end of March. .
Social Democrats Urge Swift Action as Sweden Lags Behind in Defense Strategy

Macron and Scholz Support a Ceasefire

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Germany's Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz promise to continue providing Ukraine with military support. .
Macron and Scholz Support a Ceasefire

Kristersson: Risk of Complete Escalation

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) warns after last night's Israeli attacks on Gaza of a "complete" escalation of the conflict. .
Kristersson: Risk of Complete Escalation

The Food Boycott Spreads on Tiktok - "On Their Knees"

Boycott the large food chains and their high prices. The call is spreading on social media, and the initiator believes she can make a difference.
The Food Boycott Spreads on Tiktok - "On Their Knees"

The Government Calls in Food Giants

The Government summons the food companies due to the soaring food prices. The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar simultaneously joins the announced boycott of the food giants next week.
The Government Calls in Food Giants

The Social Democrats want to introduce a defense fund of 250 billion kronor

The Social Democrats want to borrow money for a total defense fund to support the Swedish buildup. According to the party leader Magdalena Andersson, the fund could amount to around 250 billion kronor.
The Social Democrats want to introduce a defense fund of 250 billion kronor

The Government Hopes for a New Northvolt Owner

The Government hopes for a new long-term owner for Northvolt. This is a functioning business that many actors are dependent on, says Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch.
The Government Hopes for a New Northvolt Owner

Kristersson: Will Make a New Swedish Defense Decision

The uncertain global situation and NATO's new goals require a new Swedish defense decision, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. We will never be part of a Russian sphere of interest, says Kristersson.
Kristersson: Will Make a New Swedish Defense Decision

Demand for new C-leader: "Like a Swiss army knife"

A proposal for a new Center leader will be presented around Easter, estimates the party's election committee. A leader for the Center Party must be a bit like a Swiss Army knife - versatile, says chairman Anders Åkesson.
Demand for new C-leader: "Like a Swiss army knife"

U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Paused? Swedish PM Warns of Serious Risks

If the reports that the US President Donald Trump will pause all military support to Ukraine are true, it is serious, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party). Peace is not when you let the aggressor get what they want, he says to SVT.
U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine Paused? Swedish PM Warns of Serious Risks

Andersson: "Important First Step towards Peace Agreement"

A crucial first step towards a peace agreement. This is how S-leader Magdalena Andersson describes Sunday's top meeting in London.
Andersson: "Important First Step towards Peace Agreement"

New Center Leader to be Elected in May

On May 3, the Center Party will hold an extraordinary meeting to elect a new party leader. What type of candidate should be presented and how the process will proceed will be up to the electoral committee.
New Center Leader to be Elected in May

Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

It is not enough to spend three percent of GDP on defense, says Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. She is calling for closer defense cooperation in the Nordic region – and announces a Norwegian-Danish one together with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway and Denmark launch defense cooperation

Hot C-candidates refuse to give notice

Several potential candidates to succeed the Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok refuse to show their hand. I'm saying neither yes nor no right now.
Hot C-candidates refuse to give notice
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