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Social Democrats slump in new poll as Liberals stay far below threshold
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Social Democrats slump in new poll as Liberals stay far below threshold

The Social Democrats are losing ground in a new poll from Indikator opinion, commissioned by Sveriges Radio. At the same time, there is no sign of a liberal surge, and the poll puts L far from the threshold
This is how the parties want to make healthcare more equal
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This is how the parties want to make healthcare more equal

Healthcare is often highlighted as the most important election issue when voters are asked. TT has reviewed the parties' priority election promises in this area
Busch says Sweden’s first new nuclear reactor could start in the mid-2030s
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Busch says Sweden’s first new nuclear reactor could start in the mid-2030s

The first new nuclear power plant in Sweden will start up in the mid-2030s, says KD leader Ebba Busch during a hearing on SVT.
Damberg: Bank tax is not Social Democrats’ main option to fund election pledges
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Damberg: Bank tax is not Social Democrats’ main option to fund election pledges

Introducing a bank tax to finance its election promises is not the Social Democrats' main option, says the party's economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg at a press conference.
Liberals rise to 3.0% but remain below threshold in new poll
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Liberals rise to 3.0% but remain below threshold in new poll

The Liberals are moving forward in voter opinion, but are still below the parliamentary threshold, according to a new opinion poll conducted by Verian for SVT. The Social Democrats are retreating - but the opposition has a clear lead, according to the poll
Åkesson says he trusts Ebba Busch is loyal to the Tidö team
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Åkesson says he trusts Ebba Busch is loyal to the Tidö team

Sweden Democrats party leader Jimmie Åkesson is optimistic about the election race after opinion polls showed the gap to the red-green bloc is narrowing. Now every vote, every day and every hour are very important, he says
Ebba Busch open to meatball lunch with Magdalena Andersson but rules out governing together
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Ebba Busch open to meatball lunch with Magdalena Andersson but rules out governing together

KD leader Ebba Busch has no red lines toward Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson and is happy to share a meatball sandwich with her. But she does not intend to sit in a government with her
Professor: Social Democrats’ drop in Novus poll is highly unusual
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Professor: Social Democrats’ drop in Novus poll is highly unusual

It is too early for the Liberals to breathe a sigh of relief, but there is no doubt that this is a downward trend for the Social Democrats, believes political science professor Jonas Hinnfors. It was more of a minor setback than one could have expected, not something of this magnitude, he says
Tidö parties present united front as Sweden moves to criminalise gang membership
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Tidö parties present united front as Sweden moves to criminalise gang membership

The government and the Sweden Democrats showed a united front at a press conference after the recent row within the Tidö Partnership. SD leader Jimmie Åkesson and KD leader Ebba Busch stood side by side again
Magdalena Andersson rejects Left Party proposal for billionaire tax
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Magdalena Andersson rejects Left Party proposal for billionaire tax

S leader Magdalena Andersson rejects the Left Party and the Green Party's proposal for a billionaire tax. When asked on SVT's "Utfrågningen" whether V and MP can push such a tax through, she says: I find that very difficult to see
Social Democrats promise cheaper dental care for all adults
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Social Democrats promise cheaper dental care for all adults

The Social Democrats are going to the polls on a major dental care reform. No adult should pay more than ten percent of the price for dental care treatments
KD’s Slottner: Åkesson is probably stressed over Ebba Busch comments
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KD’s Slottner: Åkesson is probably stressed over Ebba Busch comments

Jimmie Åkesson's questioning of whether Ebba Busch can be trusted is probably a sign that he is stressed, according to Minister for Civil Service Erik Slottner (KD). This may explain some of the concern that is spreading now
Andersson: No one earning under 70,000 kronor a month will face higher taxes
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Andersson: No one earning under 70,000 kronor a month will face higher taxes

S leader Magdalena Andersson promises that no one with "normal incomes" will have their taxes raised with her as prime minister. No one who earns less than 70,000 kronor a month will have their income tax raised, she tells SVT Nyheter
Åkesson repeats demand for clarity from Busch on possible S-led government support
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Åkesson repeats demand for clarity from Busch on possible S-led government support

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson reiterates his demand for a public answer on what “exceptional circumstances” would lead the KD leader to say yes to an S-led government. But KD has no plans for any specific public clarification
Parties promise tougher measures against gangs and crime ahead of election
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Parties promise tougher measures against gangs and crime ahead of election

The prime minister's rivals are promising new tough measures against crime if they are allowed to form a government. Among other things, they want special laws to make life difficult for gang criminals
Sweden’s Social Democrats promise tougher “mafia law” against gangs
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Sweden’s Social Democrats promise tougher “mafia law” against gangs

The Social Democrats promise to introduce a Swedish "mafia law" if they win the election. We need to take the next step in the fight against organized crime, party leader Magdalena Andersson said at a press conference
Busch offered Åkesson sponge cake after speech row
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Busch offered Åkesson sponge cake after speech row

Jimmie Åkesson (SD) criticized Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch in his summer speech. Busch then quickly rerouted her campaign tour to Åkesson's Sölvesborg - where she had a peace coffee with the SD leader
Åkesson attacks Busch: Can KD be trusted?
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Åkesson attacks Busch: Can KD be trusted?

SD leader Jimmie Åkesson takes on his own Tidö colleagues in his summer speech. Can KD be trusted? he asks after Ebba Busch's repeated winks to S leader Magdalena Andersson
Busch: KD is the hope for the Tidö parties
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Busch: KD is the hope for the Tidö parties

KD leader Ebba Busch sees “a right with a heart” as the hope for the Tidö parties. And she disagrees with the finance minister that there is not enough money for election promises
Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf mourns King Harald: A good friend to me and Sweden
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Sweden’s King Carl Gustaf mourns King Harald: A good friend to me and Sweden

Norway's King Harald has died. "Throughout the years, the King has been a good friend to me, my family and to Sweden
Social Democrats want law to stop priority for private insurance patients in healthcare
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Social Democrats want law to stop priority for private insurance patients in healthcare

The Social Democrats want to see a law that prevents people with private health insurance from being given priority over others.
Dadgostar pushes for S-V-MP government and says Left Party must be included
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Dadgostar pushes for S-V-MP government and says Left Party must be included

With just a few weeks left until the election, Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is betting on ending up in an S-led government together with the Green Party. And the party has not softened: it will say no to any government that does not include the Left Party
Andersson slams government economic policy as a disaster, questions election promises worth 200 billion
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Andersson slams government economic policy as a disaster, questions election promises worth 200 billion

A disaster. That's what S leader Magdalena Andersson says about the government's economic policy after the Finance Minister's presentation of the conditions for the next term
Mohamsson appeals for support as Liberals fight to survive in Riksdag fight
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Mohamsson appeals for support as Liberals fight to survive in Riksdag fight

The Liberals are under pressure from public opinion and risk leaving the Riksdag. Now Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson is doing everything she can to win votes
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