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Social Democrats demand commission for women's health, propose 300 million kronor
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Social Democrats demand commission for women's health, propose 300 million kronor

The Social Democrats want a commission established on women's health and propose allocating 300 million kronor for it.
V Congress: We will be part of a red-green government
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V Congress: We will be part of a red-green government

The V Congress gives party leader Nooshi Dadgostar its support for V to have a place in government in the event of a red-green election victory.
Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive
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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive

The Social Democrats are calling six ministers to appear before a Riksdag committee. The reason is that they believe the government is not acting to counter the consequences of the war in the Middle East
Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money
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Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money

S and C think that the government is too optimistic in its forecasts for the Swedish economy. According to Mikael Damberg (S), the government is also wasting the Swedish people's money
The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes
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The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to borrow money to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and to fund electricity subsidies. The spring budget includes unfunded proposals totaling SEK 7
S demands no unfunded proposals in the spring budget
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S demands no unfunded proposals in the spring budget

S demands that the government not include any unfunded measures in the spring budget, which will be presented on Monday.
Food VAT is being reduced - this is how the Social Democrats want to pressure prices in the long term
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Food VAT is being reduced - this is how the Social Democrats want to pressure prices in the long term

The Social Democrats do not believe the reduced VAT on food is enough to lower prices. They want measures to increase the number of discount stores and boost competition
Take action in the EU to lower Swedish electricity prices
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Take action in the EU to lower Swedish electricity prices

S demands that the government push the EU to "decouple" Swedish electricity prices from European gas prices.
Social Democrats demand temporary reduction in fuel taxes
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Social Democrats demand temporary reduction in fuel taxes

The Social Democrats are demanding that the government temporarily lower taxes on gasoline and diesel.
Sweden demands data center plan - high electricity prices threaten households
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Sweden demands data center plan - high electricity prices threaten households

The establishment of data centers could drive up electricity prices and crowd out other industries, warn the Social Democrats. Mikael Damberg (S) says the party demands that the government develop a plan for the establishment of data centers; otherwise, households risk skyrocketing electricity prices
Social Democrats demand government bring the Swedes home after Iran war
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Social Democrats demand government bring the Swedes home after Iran war

Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson demands that the government do more to bring home Swedes stranded as a result of the Iran war. But the prime minister is fighting back
Svantesson: I will not apologize
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Svantesson: I will not apologize

The Fiscal Policy Council describes the report published today as "the most serious criticism ever. " But Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) does not think she has done anything wrong
Svantesson says the money for new reforms has run out
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Svantesson says the money for new reforms has run out

The scope for reform for the entire next term is basically over, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) said. It is "deeply irresponsible" and a shocking statement, Social Democrat Mikael Damberg said
Criticism of the EU's bottleneck proposal: Completely wrong
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Criticism of the EU's bottleneck proposal: Completely wrong

Swedish politicians are up in arms over an EU proposal that would send Swedish bottleneck fees to joint EU projects.
Social Democrats demand government response on electricity subsidies
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Social Democrats demand government response on electricity subsidies

The Social Democrats are demanding that the government promptly notify households about electricity subsidies. They also believe the government's cap on electricity subsidies is set so high that no one will receive any subsidies
Social Democrats present new wallet promise ahead of election and say it is ordinary people's turn
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Social Democrats present new wallet promise ahead of election and say it is ordinary people's turn

The Social Democrats are presenting a new "wallet promise" ahead of the election. After many tough years, it needs to be ordinary people's turn, says party leader Magdalena Andersson
Social Democrats demand protection plan for Swedish economy
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Social Democrats demand protection plan for Swedish economy

The Social Democrats want the government to develop a protection plan for the Swedish economy.
Social Democrats ask KU to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget
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Social Democrats ask KU to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget

The Social Democrats want the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) has presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget.
Svantesson: We will fight hard against Trump's tariffs
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Svantesson: We will fight hard against Trump's tariffs

The EU should respond strongly to President Donald Trump's tariffs, which he is using to try to force Greenland into his fold, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). "We will respond strongly
Swedish Minister of Finance says the recovery has begun
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Swedish Minister of Finance says the recovery has begun

The Swedish economy is very stable, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) - the recovery has begun and the economy is on the rise. But there are risks in the outside world
S requires urgent electrical measures
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S requires urgent electrical measures

Pause the new version of the electricity network fee and hurry up with an announcement about what the new electricity support will look like, the Social Democrats demand.
Government more gloomy about jobs - "some wait and see"
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Government more gloomy about jobs - "some wait and see"

The government expects higher unemployment both this year and next year in a new assessment, compared to previous forecasts. There is still some uncertainty, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
A: Tighten the penalties for serious economic crimes
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A: Tighten the penalties for serious economic crimes

The punishment for serious economic crime has not kept pace with the increase in penalties in other areas, according to the Social Democrats. The party wants the maximum penalty for money laundering, embezzlement, fraud and tax crimes to be increased from six to ten years in prison, among other things
Battle to be the leading wallet party
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Battle to be the leading wallet party

The parties are gearing up to make the economy one of the big election issues. S and M are fighting over who is best at strengthening household wallets
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