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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
Social Democrats Restructure Leadership; Ygeman Takes New Role
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Social Democrats Restructure Leadership; Ygeman Takes New Role

The Social Democrats are rearranging the top layer ahead of the election 2026. The old veteran Anders Ygeman is losing his heavy role as responsible for integration issues
Government Issue Challenges Prime Minister Debate in Sweden
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Government Issue Challenges Prime Minister Debate in Sweden

Exactly how will the next government look? The question was difficult to answer for both Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) and Magdalena Andersson (S) in an SVT debate.
Sweden Urged to Boost Palestinian Support and Freeze Israel Trade Deal
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Sweden Urged to Boost Palestinian Support and Freeze Israel Trade Deal

Sweden should increase support to the Palestinian self-government and freeze the trade agreement with Israel. This is written by the Social Democrats' party leader Magdalena Andersson and foreign policy spokesperson Morgan Johansson on SvD Debatt
Sweden Opens State Support for Offshore Wind Power Despite SD Opposition
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Sweden Opens State Support for Offshore Wind Power Despite SD Opposition

The Government opens up for state support to offshore wind power, after pressure from the opposition. But SD is against
Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage
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Pro-Palestinian Protest at Stockholm Jewish School Sparks Political Outrage

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered on Monday afternoon outside the Jewish school in central Stockholm.
Red-Green Coalition Uncertain Despite Opposition Lead in Polls
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Red-Green Coalition Uncertain Despite Opposition Lead in Polls

The opposition is clearly leading in the opinion a year before the election. But it is unclear what a red-green government would look like
Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming
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Åkesson Urged to Dismiss Stegrud Over Controversial Filming

A right-wing extremist man spread a film and exposed two teenagers on the internet. According to the Expo foundation, SD top figure Jessica Stegrud held the camera
Party Leaders Debate Election Promises and Economic Policies
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Party Leaders Debate Election Promises and Economic Policies

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) warns of a "government-incapable" red-green government. The opposition claims that only a shift in power can solve Sweden's problems
Social Democrats Propose Municipal Control for Failing Preschools
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Social Democrats Propose Municipal Control for Failing Preschools

The S-leader Magdalena Andersson wants to make it possible for municipalities to compulsorily manage preschools with serious deficiencies.
Sweden Considers Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 13
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Sweden Considers Lowering Criminal Responsibility Age to 13

The Government and The Sweden Democrats want to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 13 years. The Social Democrats want to lower it to 14 years
Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists
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Party Leaders Urge Police to Protect Politicians from Activists

Two party leaders want the police to do more to protect Members of Parliament from Palestine activists. The police should consider whether it is suitable to allow these activists to get so close to our workplaces, says SD leader Jimmie Åkesson
Bohlin Claims Harassment by Activists Outside Parliament
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Bohlin Claims Harassment by Activists Outside Parliament

In a post on X, Carl-Oskar Bohlin (The Moderate Party), Minister for Civil Defence, states that he was harassed by Palestine activists on Monday evening. "A group of people with antisocial dominant behavior started harassing me, which resulted in me simply not being able to get home," Bohlin writes in the post
Liberals' National Meeting on Sweden Democrats Sparks Political Debate
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Liberals' National Meeting on Sweden Democrats Sparks Political Debate

The parties are now raising the tone and sharpening their profiles ahead of next year's election. Here are the hottest political events ahead
Social Democrats Push for Profit Ban in Schools After Bregott Scandal
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Social Democrats Push for Profit Ban in Schools After Bregott Scandal

Now the Social Democrats are sharpening their tone against free school companies that have taken out multi-million profits and at the same time been stingy with the children's Bregott on the sandwiches.
Andersson Vows to Halt Gang Recruitment if Social Democrats Win
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Andersson Vows to Halt Gang Recruitment if Social Democrats Win

S-leader Magdalena Andersson promises to stop the new recruitment to the gangs if the red-greens win the election next year. I promise to do my utmost to take control of the development of society and unite our nation, she says in her keynote speech
Left Party Faces Criticism but Remains Unharmed, Expert Says
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Left Party Faces Criticism but Remains Unharmed, Expert Says

Left party members who became political wildcards directed stone-hard criticism towards Nooshi Dadgostar. But in the end, it will probably not harm the party significantly, says political scientist Jonas Hinnfors
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