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Andersson says Kristersson is turning a blind eye to social problems
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Andersson says Kristersson is turning a blind eye to social problems

The leader of the Social Democrats, Magdalena Andersson, says that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is turning a blind eye to social problems. He appears very full and content
Kristersson: I’m not urging anyone to vote for us
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Kristersson: I’m not urging anyone to vote for us

The Liberals' rebound in voter opinion risks coming at the expense of the Moderates. I am not urging anyone to vote for us, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson to TT
Andersson blasts SD text message as typical of the Sweden Democrats in election row
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Andersson blasts SD text message as typical of the Sweden Democrats in election row

The Social Democrats and the Sweden Democrats agree, the SD claims in a text message. A violation of the law and a sign of "a dirty election campaign," according to S
Harsh tone in final party leaders’ debate before Sunday’s election
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Harsh tone in final party leaders’ debate before Sunday’s election

The tone was harsh in the last party leaders' debate before Sunday’s election. There has to be some fucking order, S leader Magdalena Andersson exclaimed
KD open to lower funding for independent schools
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KD open to lower funding for independent schools

The Social Democrats do not look likely to get a ban on profiteering in schools through if they are to cooperate with the Christian Democrats and the Center Party after the election. But a change in school funding that affects independent schools may be easier to agree on
Left Party accuses Magdalena Andersson of sidestepping voters over coalition plans
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Left Party accuses Magdalena Andersson of sidestepping voters over coalition plans

S leader Magdalena Andersson must tell voters how she will get her policies through without V.
Andersson plans temporary law to halt teenage deportations, including over-21s
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Andersson plans temporary law to halt teenage deportations, including over-21s

S leader Magdalena Andersson intends to introduce a stopgap law against the so-called teenage expulsions if she becomes prime minister. The break will also apply to people over 21
Election worker severely beaten while knocking on doors in Bromölla
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Election worker severely beaten while knocking on doors in Bromölla

A Social Democrats election worker who was out knocking on doors has been severely beaten in Bromölla. It was completely unprovoked, says Maja Rubin, who was present when it happened
New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin
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New polls show opposition ahead by a narrow margin

Several new opinion polls show the blocs are drawing closer on election day. In three of them, the opposition leads by a few percentage points, while in a fourth it is virtually a dead heat - with a narrow advantage for the opposition
Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö
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Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö

A series of recent statements have put the spotlight on conflicts within the Tidö parties. I think we should calm down, says M leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Busch says M and SD have attacked KD for weeks
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Busch says M and SD have attacked KD for weeks

Ebba Busch believes that the Christian Democrats have been subjected to "dirt-spewing and nonsense from their own team" in recent weeks.
Social Democrats want to cut funding for private schools by up to 11 percent
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Social Democrats want to cut funding for private schools by up to 11 percent

The Social Democrats want to reduce school fees for independent schools and are open to cutting them by as much as 11 percent.
Pourmokhtari: I have not changed my views on the Sweden Democrats
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Pourmokhtari: I have not changed my views on the Sweden Democrats

She says the Sweden Democrats are pursuing racist policies and would not hug Jimmie Åkesson. Nevertheless, Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is campaigning until the last minute for the "blue-yellow team" and does not rule out becoming a minister again in a government with the Sweden Democrats
Europe watches Sweden’s election as right-wing influence grows
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Europe watches Sweden’s election as right-wing influence grows

Both the left and the far right in Europe are keeping their fingers crossed ahead of the Swedish parliamentary election. Is Sweden following the EU trend with the far right in government - or going against the grain with a left turn?
Busch says KD could cooperate with the Centre Party if power shifts after election
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Busch says KD could cooperate with the Centre Party if power shifts after election

Ebba Busch (KD) and Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist (C) may consider collaborating on several issues if there is a change of government after the election. If we end up in opposition, I will not sit in a corner and sulk and push Magdalena Andersson into the arms of MP and V, Busch tells Sveriges Radio Ekot
Andersson open to minority government with shifting majorities
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Andersson open to minority government with shifting majorities

The Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson says she could imagine governing Sweden in a minority government with shifting majorities. It is a possibility, she says in a debate with the Moderates' Ulf Kristersson
Andersson accuses Kristersson of lying in row over penalty discount for serious crimes
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Andersson accuses Kristersson of lying in row over penalty discount for serious crimes

A row over the penalty discount has flared up between M and S. This follows a letter in which Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson accuses the S leader of not caring about crime victims and not wanting to abolish the quantity discount
Andersson wants to ban ministers from trading shares
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Andersson wants to ban ministers from trading shares

Social Democratic party leader Magdalena Andersson intends to ban ministers from trading in shares if she is allowed to form a government. "If I have the privilege of becoming Prime Minister of Sweden, there will be no share trading among my ministers," Andersson says ahead of SVT's prime minister duel in Gävle
V stands firm on government ultimatum as Centre Party talks deepen red-green deadlock
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V stands firm on government ultimatum as Centre Party talks deepen red-green deadlock

The Left Party is sticking to its ultimatum to sit in government. This is creating deadlock among the red-greens
Ebba Busch tops confidence poll as Magdalena Andersson’s support falls
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Ebba Busch tops confidence poll as Magdalena Andersson’s support falls

Ebba Busch (KD) is the party leader voters have the most confidence in, according to a new confidence survey from SVT/Verian. Confidence in Busch is also increasing in the latest survey from DN/Ipsos
Disinformation about deportations spreads in Arabic-speaking groups ahead of election, P3 reports
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Disinformation about deportations spreads in Arabic-speaking groups ahead of election, P3 reports

Disinformation about deportations has spread widely in Arabic-speaking groups on social media ahead of the election, P3 News reports.
Social Democrats want crisis commission after Sweden’s poor PISA results
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Social Democrats want crisis commission after Sweden’s poor PISA results

The Social Democrats want to appoint a crisis commission after Sweden's poor PISA results.
Centre Party leader open to snap election if Left Party is included in government
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Centre Party leader open to snap election if Left Party is included in government

Center leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist is prepared to vote down Magdalena Andersson as prime minister if the Left Party is allowed into government.
V: Replace pension group if pensions are not raised
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V: Replace pension group if pensions are not raised

If the pension group cannot agree on raising pensions, a new government must present its own proposal. The Left Party is demanding this
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