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Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

The Social Democrat and former Minister for Social Affairs Annika Strandhäll has decided to leave politics. Strandhäll has over the years been one of the party's most combative politicians, and her statements in social media have often led to heated debates and criticism.
Annika Strandhäll Exits Politics Amid Polarized Climate

Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches. .
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech

S-leader Magdalena Andersson paints a dark picture of the world situation in her speech in Almedalen. Growth, defense and jobs are her focus if she becomes prime minister.
Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech

Sweden Democrats and Moderate Party Clash Over Historical Controversies

The Sweden Democrats have a murky past, writes Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) on X. ”It would be fitting with a bit of humility”, responds SD leader Jimmie Åkesson.
Sweden Democrats and Moderate Party Clash Over Historical Controversies

Sweden Democrats Release White Paper Highlighting Party's Radicalization

The Sweden Democrats are releasing tomorrow their white paper on the party's history. It shows a party with antisemitic and racist outbursts.
Sweden Democrats Release White Paper Highlighting Party's Radicalization

Åkesson Apologizes for Sweden Democrats' Historical Antisemitism in Almedalen Speech

The SD leader Jimmie Åkesson asks for forgiveness in his speech in Almedalen for the party's history. I regret deepest that my party could be perceived as intimidating for Swedish Jews, he says on the occasion of a new white paper.
Åkesson Apologizes for Sweden Democrats' Historical Antisemitism in Almedalen Speech

Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Several Swedish and internationally known persons will participate in the Bilderberg group's secret meeting which starts at the Grand Hotel today. Among others, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), Spotify's CEO and founder Daniel Ek and NATO chief Mark Rutte will participate.
Bilderberg Meeting 2025: Key Figures Gather in Sweden

Magdalena Andersson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel

The Social Democratic Party's party leader Magdalena Andersson directs harsh criticism at the Swedish government's handling of Israel's actions in Gaza. I want Sweden's government to raise its voice, she says in her speech on the first day of Järvaveck.
Magdalena Andersson Criticizes Swedish Government's Stance on Israel

Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

The S leader Magdalena Andersson says that the withdrawn support to Unrwa places Sweden "in the same gang" as Trump and Orbán. But Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) brushes off the criticism and the government accuses S of lying.
Swedish Debate Intensifies Over Unrwa Funding Decision

Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate

The Liberals' party leader Johan Pehrson has done his last party leader debate. He was thanked with books, a reading tablet and an ABF course.
Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate

Gaza Debate Intensifies as Swedish PM Defends Government Policy

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) fends off the opposition's criticism of the government's gas policy. You are deliberately whipping up the mood in Sweden and pretending that Sweden is not doing anything, he says.
Gaza Debate Intensifies as Swedish PM Defends Government Policy

Swedish Government Criticized by Social Democrats for Unrwa Support Freeze

Several prominent Social Democrats, including party leader Magdalena Andersson and former Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, are directing sharp criticism against the Swedish government's actions in the Gaza issue. .
Swedish Government Criticized by Social Democrats for Unrwa Support Freeze

SD Confident Voters Will Notice Change After Tidö Agreement Implementation

Support is increasing in SCB's measurement and is picking up voters from both M and SD compared to the election result. But SD is not worried.
SD Confident Voters Will Notice Change After Tidö Agreement Implementation

Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

The opposition's lead increases in SCB's measurement. The opposition gets 55.
Opposition Widens Lead Over Government in Latest SCB Poll

Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has had the Ministry of Finance calculate the Social Democrats' policy to show that it is harmful to growth. They must tolerate scrutiny, she says.
Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress

Social Democrats Target 2026 Election Win with New Strategy

The Social Democrats have set their sights on winning the 2026 election. Rhetorically, they are making both a left and right turn, but in concrete terms, much remains the same.
Social Democrats Target 2026 Election Win with New Strategy

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

Kristersson Warns of Social Democrats' Shift to the Left

The Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, also The Moderate Party leader, believes that The Social Democrats are making a dangerous left turn. .
Kristersson Warns of Social Democrats' Shift to the Left

Activists Disrupt Magdalena Andersson's Speech at Gothenburg Congress

The S leader Magdalena Andersson was disturbed by activists just as she was about to begin her speech at the party's ongoing congress in Gothenburg. Activists held up a banner with the message "The climate crisis kills – tax the super-rich" while they shouted slogans.
Activists Disrupt Magdalena Andersson's Speech at Gothenburg Congress

Magdalena Andersson Warns of Crisis as the New Normal in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson warns Swedes of a long period of uncertainty. The world of yesterday no longer exists.
Magdalena Andersson Warns of Crisis as the New Normal in Sweden

Magdalena Andersson Re-elected as Social Democrats Leader

Magdalena Andersson has been re-elected as party leader for the Social Democrats. .
Magdalena Andersson Re-elected as Social Democrats Leader

Social Democrats Adopt New Program with Adjusted Immigration Policy

The Social Democratic Party has adopted a new party programme. But only after the proposal on a stricter immigration policy was toned down.
Social Democrats Adopt New Program with Adjusted Immigration Policy

Moderate Party Calls for Andersson's Resignation Over Gaming Scandal

The Moderate Party is demanding that the Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson and party secretary Tobias Baudin resign due to the Gaming Inspectorate's decision to issue million fines to the party, reports Ekot. .
Moderate Party Calls for Andersson's Resignation Over Gaming Scandal

Social Democrats Set New Policy Agenda at Party Congress for 2026 Election

The Social Democrats have gathered to establish a new policy ahead of the 2026 election. We will be more straightforward, clearer and a more action-oriented party, says party leader Magdalena Andersson.
Social Democrats Set New Policy Agenda at Party Congress for 2026 Election
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