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Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights
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Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights

The Government's grant reform is met with strong criticism from several quarters. Save the Children believe that the proposal contravenes the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's 2026 Budget as Desperate Move
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Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's 2026 Budget as Desperate Move

The opposition fears that the government's giant budget suggests that it has lost control and been struck by panic. It feels fairly desperate, says the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg
Social Democrats Urge Government to Increase Child Allowance
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Social Democrats Urge Government to Increase Child Allowance

The Government confirms the picture of a lost year for the Swedish economy in its new forecast and should now focus on doing right in the upcoming budget, says the Social Democrats. Increase the child allowance, urges S
Centre Party Prioritizes Job Creation Over Benefits in Spring Budget Proposal
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Centre Party Prioritizes Job Creation Over Benefits in Spring Budget Proposal

The Centre Party is investing 16. 5 billion kronor in its spring motion to reduce companies' costs for hiring personnel
Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism
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Opposition Urges Crisis Measures in Response to Spring Budget Criticism

The opposition criticizes the spring budget and demands crisis measures. The Social Democrats accuse the government of lacking crisis insight and the Centre Party demands an end to "wait and see politics"
Anna-Karin Hatt Declines Centre Party Leadership Role
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Anna-Karin Hatt Declines Centre Party Leadership Role

Anna-Karin Hatt has been mentioned as a possible name for the party leader position in the Center Party when Muharrem Demirok leaves in May. But now she is putting her foot down on the issue and announces that she is not interested
Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine
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Sweden Unveils Largest Military Aid Package to Ukraine

Sweden is presenting its largest military support package to Ukraine so far. The package amounts to 16 billion kronor
Opposition Supports Defense Boost but Urges Tax Hikes for Balance
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Opposition Supports Defense Boost but Urges Tax Hikes for Balance

The opposition welcomes the government's intention to borrow 300 billion kronor for a major reinforcement of the defense. It is incredibly welcome that the government is now finally listening to our demands, and we believe that this should be expedited, says Mikael Damberg, the Social Democrats' economic-political spokesperson
Center Party: There are cheaper alternatives to new nuclear power
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Center Party: There are cheaper alternatives to new nuclear power

The Centre Party claims that the government wants to burden Swedes with several hundred billion kronor to build 4-5 new nuclear reactors. A cheaper and equally effective alternative is to expand district heating and hydro power, according to C
The Wait for When the New C-Leader Will Be Elected
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The Wait for When the New C-Leader Will Be Elected

Today is the last day for Centre Party members to nominate a new party leader. But the names that have been put forward are being kept secret
Hottest Names to Take Over in the Center Party
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Hottest Names to Take Over in the Center Party

When the Centre Party Leader Muharrem Demirok leaves, there are several potential successors. But there is one candidate many Centre Party supporters dream of
Warning about nuclear power plans: Affecting generations
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Warning about nuclear power plans: Affecting generations

The government's plans to build new nuclear power can have major economic consequences for generations to come, according to Tomas Kåberger, professor of industrial energy policy. The risk that one ultimately runs is that these projects are not completed, he says
The Government has Abandoned the Work Line
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The Government has Abandoned the Work Line

The Centre Party is focusing on reducing employment costs for companies in its shadow budget. The work line has been completely abandoned by the government, says party leader Muharrem Demirok
Damberg: The Budget is a Mockery of Ordinary People
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Damberg: The Budget is a Mockery of Ordinary People

The government's budget benefits high-income earners the most – something that is being criticized by the opposition. This is not only an insult to ordinary people but also bad for the Swedish economy, says Mikael Damberg, the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson
Centre Party to Sponsor Power Cable to Kriegers Flak
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Centre Party to Sponsor Power Cable to Kriegers Flak

The Opposition: Favors Those Who Earn the Most
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The Opposition: Favors Those Who Earn the Most

Most to those who already have and crumbs to the rest. The Social Democrats, the Left Party and the Green Party are not unexpectedly critical of the government's and the SD's budget proposal with lowered taxes on wages and savings
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