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Busch does not completely close the door to Andersson
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Busch does not completely close the door to Andersson

Christian Democrats party leader Ebba Busch is not closing the door to letting Magdalena Andersson (S) as prime minister in a difficult, deadlocked situation after the election, she tells Svenska Dagbladet.
Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries
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Here are the party leaders with the highest and lowest salaries

There is a difference of almost 150,000 kronor in salary between the highest and lowest-earning party leaders. But when Anna-Karin Hatt steps down as Center Party leader this week, the salary gap in politics will narrow
She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question
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She is proposed to be the new C leader - ducks the government question

Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is proposed as the new party leader for the Center Party. She is clear that she wants to change the government and rules out cooperation with the SD
Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders
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Mohamsson has the lowest trust of the party leaders

The Liberals' Simona Mohamsson has the lowest level of trust among party leaders, according to an opinion poll by Indikator opinion for Sveriges Radio.
The Government Offices seek help from former Säpo chief
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The Government Offices seek help from former Säpo chief

Classified documents in an airport toilet, sensitive conversations on speakerphone and repeated gibberish from the national security advisor. Now former Säpo chief Klas Friberg will review the security work at the Government Offices, reports SVT
SVT: Official revealed information about NATO strategy
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SVT: Official revealed information about NATO strategy

A high-ranking official close to then Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson (S) revealed information about travel plans and Sweden's negotiation strategy in 2022, reports SVT.
Åkesson Warns of Voting Down Kristersson Without Ministerial Posts
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Åkesson Warns of Voting Down Kristersson Without Ministerial Posts

The Sweden Democrats will vote down a government with Kristersson as prime minister if the party does not get ministerial posts. Then we press the red button in the chamber, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson to Expressen
Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden
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Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party wants to introduce a 15-year limit on social media. It will be controlled through a strict ID requirement
Constitutional Committee Split on Resuming Landerholm Investigation
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Constitutional Committee Split on Resuming Landerholm Investigation

The coalition parties oppose the Constitutional Committee's review of the Landerholm affair being resumed. This is to protect Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party), according to the Social Democrats
Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates
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Thedéen Defends Banks Amid Political Criticism Over Mortgage Rates

Swedish banks have recently received sharp criticism from leading politicians for not lowering mortgage rates as much as the Swedish Central Bank lowers the benchmark rate. However, the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen does not agree with the criticism, but says that the banks have "good compliance"
Green Party Opposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility
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Green Party Opposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility

Green party does not intend to accept a lowered age of criminal responsibility, says spokesperson Daniel Helldén. We must not lock children up in prisons
Center Party Faces Leadership Crisis After Hatt's Resignation
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Center Party Faces Leadership Crisis After Hatt's Resignation

The election year is approaching, but after Anna-Karin Hatt's announcement of resignation, the Center Party is facing the same situation as when her predecessor left the party leader post, according to political scientist Jonas Hinnfors. The crucial question remains unanswered: Who is the party's candidate for Prime Minister?
Kristersson Condemns Threats Leading to Hatt's Resignation
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Kristersson Condemns Threats Leading to Hatt's Resignation

C-leader Anna-Karin Hatt resigns after threats and hate. All party leaders react to the message
Kristersson Criticizes Moderate Staff for Anti-Andersson Chant
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Kristersson Criticizes Moderate Staff for Anti-Andersson Chant

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) is critical of the fact that a number of moderate employees sang "we hate Andersson". It was imprudent, he says
Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations
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Party Leaders Clash Over Integration Debate Accusations

The party leaders accused each other of lying and of being unserious when they were to debate integration in SVT. The program leaders had to appeal for calm
Åkesson Confident L Will Reconsider Stance on SD in Government
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Åkesson Confident L Will Reconsider Stance on SD in Government

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson is sure that L will have to change their minds about not letting SD into a government. If you do not want Magdalena Andersson as Prime Minister, then you must change your minds, he says
Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden
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Kristersson Open to Burka Ban Proposal in Sweden

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) does not rule out going forward with a ban on burka and niqab, as The Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch has proposed.
Kristersson Welcomes Israel-Hamas Peace Plan's First Step
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Kristersson Welcomes Israel-Hamas Peace Plan's First Step

Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) welcomes the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first step in the plan for peace in Gaza.
Opposition Parties Clash Over Budget Proposals Ahead of Election
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Opposition Parties Clash Over Budget Proposals Ahead of Election

It differs significantly between the opposition parties' shadow budgets. The Centre Party's proposal often goes completely against the Social Democrats', the Left Party's and the Green party's economic policy
Gävle Shooting: Child Suspect in "Dark and Shocking" Incident
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Gävle Shooting: Child Suspect in "Dark and Shocking" Incident

It is particularly "dark and disturbing" that the shooting in Gävle is suspected to have been carried out by a child. This is stated by Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party): It is a serious and ruthless violent crime
Social Democrats Propose Increased Child Allowance and End to Qualifying Day
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Social Democrats Propose Increased Child Allowance and End to Qualifying Day

The S leader Magdalena Andersson proposes an increase in both child and study allowances, an increased housing allowance for families with children and the abolition of the deduction day. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) criticizes the proposals and warns that they would result in lower growth and increased sickness absence rates
V Leader Urges Center Party's Hatt to Support Andersson for PM
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V Leader Urges Center Party's Hatt to Support Andersson for PM

The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar wants the Center Party leader Anna-Karin Hatt to clearly state before the election that she wants to see the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson as Sweden's next Prime Minister.
Criticism Grows as Swedish Banks Lag in Lowering Mortgage Rates
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Criticism Grows as Swedish Banks Lag in Lowering Mortgage Rates

That the major banks have not lowered the mortgage rates as much as the Central Bank upsets the politicians. The leader of the Social Democrats Magdalena Andersson describes it as "damn it"
European Social Democrats Urge EU Action on Palestinian State Recognition
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European Social Democrats Urge EU Action on Palestinian State Recognition

The EU must act more sharply and more united to do something about the situation in the Palestinian areas. This is written by party leader Magdalena Andersson (S), together with several European social democratic leaders in The Guardian
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