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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive
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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive

The Social Democrats are calling six ministers to appear before a Riksdag committee. The reason is that they believe the government is not acting to counter the consequences of the war in the Middle East
Andersson says the government's proposed public sales law is like resurrecting Thatcher
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Andersson says the government's proposed public sales law is like resurrecting Thatcher

The Social Democrats want to stop the government's proposed new law on public sales activities - which they believe poses a risk of forced privatization. "It is a completely unreasonable step, like Margaret Thatcher resurrected," says Magdalena Andersson
Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws
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Helldén: The Social Democrats can be moved on migration and justice laws

The Green Party wants to repeal several of the Tidö parties' stricter laws on migration and justice if the red-greens win the election. One example is the law allowing 13-year-olds to be imprisoned
Liljestrand pressed on SVT's future: The question is now on my table
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Liljestrand pressed on SVT's future: The question is now on my table

SVT's forced austerity package is prompting reactions from politicians. Magdalena Andersson (S) wants to corner Parisa Liljestrand (M) and is demanding answers from the prime minister
Andersson on SVT: The Prime Minister must act
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Andersson on SVT: The Prime Minister must act

The Social Democrats are demanding that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) take action on behalf of SVT and allocate more money. Party leader Magdalena Andersson believes the money can be taken from the public service account
Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson
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Obviously Åkesson is in charge, says Magdalena Andersson

A Tidö government with SD would make Ulf Kristersson a weak prime minister, claims Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson. "It is obvious that Jimmie Åkesson is holding the baton," she says
Kristersson invites Tidö leaders to new meeting
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Kristersson invites Tidö leaders to new meeting

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will once again gather the Tidöledarna to discuss the way forward, after the Liberals said they now accept the Sweden Democrats (SD) as part of a possible new government after the election. "I see it as a great advantage for our side," he said
Social Democrats demand temporary reduction in fuel taxes
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Social Democrats demand temporary reduction in fuel taxes

The Social Democrats are demanding that the government temporarily lower taxes on gasoline and diesel.
Social Democrats want a Swedish consulate in Greenland, Magdalena Andersson says
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Social Democrats want a Swedish consulate in Greenland, Magdalena Andersson says

The Social Democrats want a Swedish consulate in Greenland, party leader Magdalena Andersson said at a press conference with her Nordic colleagues.
Social Democrats propose national energy council to kick-start Swedish electricity production
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Social Democrats propose national energy council to kick-start Swedish electricity production

Kick-start new electricity production and ensure Sweden reaches an energy policy agreement across the bloc. The Social Democrats want the government to establish a national energy council to address the oil crisis
Top Social Democrat opens to governing with the Moderates
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Top Social Democrat opens to governing with the Moderates

The Social Democrats' spokesperson on labour market policy, Ardalan Shekarabi, is open to the possibility that the party could sit in a future government with the Moderates, writes Di.
Green Party MP: Then we will bring down Magdalena Andersson's Social Democratic government
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Green Party MP: Then we will bring down Magdalena Andersson's Social Democratic government

The Green Party will not accept a solely Social Democratic government. The party is prepared to bring down Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson if it is not part of her government, spokesman Daniel Helldén tells SvD
Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France
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Swedish government prepares team for nuclear deterrence talks with France

The government is preparing the team that will initiate an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence with France. This is an extensive process, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) says
Social Democrats in talks with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clear up any ambiguities
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Social Democrats in talks with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clear up any ambiguities

The Social Democrats have contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to "clear up any ambiguities" following criticism of the party's stance on nuclear power, the party's leader writes on X.
Government rages against Social Democrats' line on nuclear weapons
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Government rages against Social Democrats' line on nuclear weapons

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson has been harshly criticized by Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M). The reason: Andersson opposes the government holding talks with France about deterrence involving French nuclear weapons
Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying
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Government and S in dispute over nuclear weapons - Kristersson says S is swaying

The government and the Social Democrats disagree over initiating a dialogue with France on nuclear weapons. "I think there is a worrying swing to the left on this issue," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said
Social Democrats demand government bring the Swedes home after Iran war
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Social Democrats demand government bring the Swedes home after Iran war

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson demands that the government do more to bring home Swedes stranded as a result of the Iran war. But the prime minister is fighting back
Swedish emergency team in Riyadh consists of three people
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Swedish emergency team in Riyadh consists of three people

A Swedish emergency team is now in place in the region where the war in Iran is ongoing. According to Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), the three officials will provide consular support once the airspace opens
Kristersson on stranded Swedes: No new information, no evacuation possible
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Kristersson on stranded Swedes: No new information, no evacuation possible

A few countries have begun evacuating stranded citizens in the Middle East, but the Swedish Foreign Ministry says there is no possibility of evacuating Swedes. The same message comes from the prime minister
Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence
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Kristersson: Sweden to participate in dialogue on France's nuclear weapons and deterrence

Sweden will participate in an in-depth dialogue with European NATO countries about France's nuclear weapons and deterrence capabilities, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced.
Gathered Social Democratic leaders honored Olof Palme
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Gathered Social Democratic leaders honored Olof Palme

Forty years after his assassination, Prime Minister Olof Palme was honored by all who succeeded him as leader of the Social Democrats.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs: Swedish support is special
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs: Swedish support is special

Many people gathered at Sergels Torg in Stockholm to mark the fourth anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "After four years, Ukraine's cause is still ours; it is about our future," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (M)
Malmer Stenergard: Rubio extends a hand to Europe
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Malmer Stenergard: Rubio extends a hand to Europe

Rubio is extending a hand to Europe, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) said at the Munich Security Conference after listening to her U. S
Social Democrats slam teenage deportations, say this is wrong
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Social Democrats slam teenage deportations, say this is wrong

The Social Democrats are wavering on the issue of the so-called teenage deportations and want the government to halt them immediately until a safety valve is in place in the system.
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