Malin Björk

New Riksdag has 97 newcomers, with the Left Party fielding the most new MPs

Just over a quarter of the members will be new when the newly elected Riksdag convenes on Monday. The Left Party (V) has the largest share of newcomers.

KU: Bill on children in detention can be paused for one year

The government's bill to expand the possibility of holding children in immigration detention may be suspended for one year, the Constitutional Affairs Committee (KU) says.

Parliament Majority Seeks Review of Ministers' Shareholding Rules

There is now a parliamentary majority to review the rules on ministers' shareholdings. The Liberals, the Social Democrats, the Centre Party, the Green Party all want to review the regulations, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot.

Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

The Government receives criticism for Anna Kinberg Batra keeping her high salary for five years – despite being forced out of her position as Governor of Stockholm, reports TV4 News. The Government is now opening the door to revise the regulations.

Björk (V) leads a new European Left Alliance