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S promise before the election: More primary school teachers
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S promise before the election: More primary school teachers

The Social Democrats are going to the polls on a 3. 4 billion SEK investment in primary education - money that the party wants to take from independent schools
Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken
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Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken

Both the Left Party and the Social Democrats are demanding answers and measures after the Sweden Democrats' "voting coup" in the Riksdag. It will be a Riksdag decided by lottery with an extra plus, says Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson
Magdalena Andersson on TV: Who is Brad Pitt?
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Magdalena Andersson on TV: Who is Brad Pitt?

"So, who is Brad Pitt?" - Magdalena Andersson reveals limited knowledge of popular culture when it's her turn on "The Prejudice Show" on SVT.
Criticism from within S: Tactics pave the way for an election loss
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Criticism from within S: Tactics pave the way for an election loss

Internal critics warn the Social Democrats risk heading towards another election loss when they copy the policies of the Tidö parties instead of developing their own policies. "I think it's a shame that the election posters consist of Magda and Make Sweden Great Again," says Social Democrat debater Linn Svansbo
Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting
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Riksdag voting pact has fallen after the emergency meeting

The Riksdag's clearing system has collapsed after the Sweden Democrats' "foul play," the opposition claims. The Moderates agree
Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster
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Tidö party leaders reject DN interviews with podcaster

DN has assigned podcaster Edvin Törnblom to interview party leaders ahead of the election. Ulf Kristersson (M), Jimmie Åkesson (SD) and Ebba Busch (KD) have declined
Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden
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Issues dividing the red-greens in Sweden

The opposition parties agree that the government must do more to strengthen the Swedish economy. However, they are far from unanimous about what is needed
Fewer LO unions donate to the Social Democrats this year
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Fewer LO unions donate to the Social Democrats this year

The financial connection between the Social Democrats and the unions is weakening. Only two of LO's 13 unions are donating to the Social Democrats this year, writes Arbetet
Tidö parties: We will vote down Magdalena Andersson as prime minister
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Tidö parties: We will vote down Magdalena Andersson as prime minister

All Tidö parties are closing the door on supporting a government with the Social Democrats' leader, Magdalena Andersson, as prime minister. This is what the party leaders write in Aftonbladet Debatt
Sweden invests 400 million kronor in electrification
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Sweden invests 400 million kronor in electrification

The Social Democrats are allocating 400 million kronor for electrification in their spring budget proposal.
Confidence boost for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson among Tidö voters, SVT/Verian poll finds
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Confidence boost for Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson among Tidö voters, SVT/Verian poll finds

Trust in Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson has increased slightly following a swing toward the Sweden Democrats, according to an opinion poll by SVT/Verian.
S open to extending reduced food VAT
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S open to extending reduced food VAT

Magdalena Andersson (S) says in Ekot's Saturday interview that she may consider keeping the temporarily lowered VAT on food.
Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall
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Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall

The Moderates are challenging the Red-Green parties to a debate ahead of the elections this fall.
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.
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