Several of the Sweden Democrats’ leading representatives in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) are getting new assignments. There is no dissatisfaction with anyone, says the party’s outgoing group leader, Linda Lindberg.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats (SD) are reshuffling several of their well-known names in the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament). Oscar Sjöstedt, the party’s economic policy spokesperson, has been nominated to the Constitutional Committee.
Swedish politicsThe Sweden Democrats are backing down for the first time in a parliamentary election and losing their position as the largest party on the right. We will not know tonight whether it is me, Ulf, Ebba and Simona who will form the government. Or whether it is the other team, says party leader Jimmie Åkesson in a speech.
Swedish politicsThe government and the Social Democrats are contributing more than one billion kronor to Swedish agriculture as part of a crisis package, Minister of Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) and Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) write in Expressen.
Swedish politicsThe government is presenting a crisis package worth 17.5 billion kronor in response to the global energy crisis. Among other measures, the proposal would further reduce taxes on gasoline and diesel from July 1. However, the measures would be financed with loans.
BusinessThe Environmental Targets Committee agrees that the national climate target for 2030 should remain. But it needs to be adapted to the EU's targets. The much-discussed transport target will also remain – but the Sweden Democrats want to scrap it.
SwedenThe issue of cross-party grazing rights is dividing the Tidö parties. Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) intends to take a stand on the issue. We will fight hard, she says.
Swedish politicsUnder tomorrow's day, the government will decide on an investigation that will come up with proposals to further ease the existing coastal protection. This says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals) during a press conference.
Swedish politicsThe Government and the Sweden Democrats want to review the intermediate targets for Sweden's climate policy. The purpose is for them to be adapted more to the EU's legislation. The Green Party calls it a "smokescreen maneuver".
Swedish politicsThe Government and the Sweden Democrats are easing the coastal protection. It will become easier for private individuals to build near small watercourses and lakes and easier for companies to start operations. However, the proposal is also expected to harm wildlife and vegetation and worsen individuals' opportunities to exercise the right of public access.
Swedish politicsAn inquiry is to now provide the government with tools to achieve the climate goals. It is to be completed in May 2026, a few months before the next parliamentary election. We stand ready to implement what the investigator proposes as soon as it is completed, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).
Swedish politicsDairy farmers' right to graze on pasture in the summer may be abolished. It increases competitiveness and profitability, says the government's investigator Elisabeth Nilsson. But the government party The Liberals say no.
Swedish politicsA reduced reduction obligation was one of the Tidö Party's most important election promises. Despite this, it is now being increased. We make it cheaper to be Swedish, but we are also expected to be able to reach the climate goals for 2030, says Energy and Enterprise Minister Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats).
Swedish politicsMany SD-top officials lay low the day after the cold shower in the EU election. The party will now conduct a thorough analysis of the election result.
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