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Kristersson and Dadgostar clash over Left Party candidates
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Kristersson and Dadgostar clash over Left Party candidates

Around 20 Left Party candidates have been dropped in recent days after, among other things, expressing support for terrorist groups. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has spoken of infiltration by Islamists, while Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar calls the statement ridiculous
V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare
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V: Tax on billionaires would save welfare

For the sake of justice and welfare, a billionaire tax is needed, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar. It's money a billionaire would barely notice, she says of the proposed tax, which she hopes will bring V closer to a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory
S leader Magdalena Andersson on deleted Left Party candidates: Very serious
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S leader Magdalena Andersson on deleted Left Party candidates: Very serious

S leader Magdalena Andersson has said that a number of people who ran for the Left Party in municipal and regional elections ahead of this autumn's elections have expressed support for groups labeled as terrorists. "I take it very seriously," Andersson told TT
Dadgostar on Left Party candidates: It's good that they're leaving
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Dadgostar on Left Party candidates: It's good that they're leaving

Fourteen candidates have been removed from the Left Party's municipal election candidate lists after Expressen's investigation into tributes to terrorists, according to Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar.
Public transport prices halved for six months from July 1 to December 31, 2026
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Public transport prices halved for six months from July 1 to December 31, 2026

The government is giving the regions the opportunity to halve the price of monthly public transport passes. The reduction will apply from 1 July to the end of the year
V (Left Party) wants to end political horse-trading over municipal grants
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V (Left Party) wants to end political horse-trading over municipal grants

Municipalities could better plan for the future and receive billions more for welfare if Sweden switched to a Norwegian model for distributing money, the Left Party says. It would be better than political horse-trading over state grants
Amanda Lind to Åkesson: Stop with false accusations
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Amanda Lind to Åkesson: Stop with false accusations

The party leaders had long refrained from repeating the heated TV debate that took place on SVT last fall. But Sunday's debate still heated up toward the end
Åkesson dismisses debate with Andersson, says she is like a wall
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Åkesson dismisses debate with Andersson, says she is like a wall

The Sweden Democrats' party leader, Jimmie Åkesson, does not intend to debate the Social Democrats' party leader, Magdalena Andersson, ahead of the election.
Left Party promise: Billions for higher wages in welfare professions
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Left Party promise: Billions for higher wages in welfare professions

The Left Party wants to spend three billion in state funds a year for ten years to raise wages in welfare professions. Women in healthcare, education and social care must receive fair wages, says Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar
Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken
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Left Party after the parliamentary brawl: The vote must be retaken

Both the Left Party and the Social Democrats are demanding answers and measures after the Sweden Democrats' "voting coup" in the Riksdag. It will be a Riksdag decided by lottery with an extra plus, says Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson
SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements
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SD accused of foul play in parliamentary vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements

The opposition accuses the Sweden Democrats (SD) of deliberately abusing the Riksdag's pairing system during a vote on transitional rules for stricter citizenship requirements. "The people have voted for the Tidö majority," the SD group leader wrote in a comment
Left Party wants to increase child benefit by 500 kronor from June
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Left Party wants to increase child benefit by 500 kronor from June

Increase the child benefit by 500 kronor from June and raise housing benefit. This is what the Left Party proposes in its spring budget motion
V leadership loses party tax vote - party tax will not be reduced
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V leadership loses party tax vote - party tax will not be reduced

There will be no reduced party tax for Left Party MPs or other full-time politicians. The party congress voted against the proposal, which would have given members around 4,000 kronor more per month
Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall
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Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall

The Moderates are challenging the Red-Green parties to a debate ahead of the elections this fall.
Left Party demands free dental care and high-cost protection in any government negotiations
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Left Party demands free dental care and high-cost protection in any government negotiations

V demands protection against high dental costs in any government negotiations. "Class should not be visible in people's mouths," party leader Nooshi Dadgostar said at a press conference
Nooshi Dadgostar re-elected as Left Party leader
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Nooshi Dadgostar re-elected as Left Party leader

The Left Party congress re-elected Nooshi Dadgostar as party leader for another two years.
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.
Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says fat cats have been allowed to rob households
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Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says fat cats have been allowed to rob households

The Left Party must get a seat in government in the event of a red-green election victory, party leader Nooshi Dadgostar claims. Without a seat for the Left, there will be no new direction for Sweden
The question that haunts V - Stuck on it all the time
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The question that haunts V - Stuck on it all the time

At the Left Party congress, the leadership is seeking support for V to vote "no" to governments in which the party is not participating. However, the line is meeting resistance
Center Party leader: Not interested in collaboration with Left Party
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Center Party leader: Not interested in collaboration with Left Party

After the Liberals announced their intention to cooperate with the Sweden Democrats, the Left Party reached out to the Center Party. The answer was: "We are not interested
Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel
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Government proposes reduced tax on gasoline and diesel

The government and the Social Democrats are proposing a temporary reduction in taxes on gasoline and diesel. They also want to introduce an increased electricity subsidy for all households
V demands: Freeze rents and increase housing benefits
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V demands: Freeze rents and increase housing benefits

The Left Party will demand that rents be frozen and housing benefits increased if the party is allowed to take part in government formation talks after the election.
Left Party wants to investigate shorter working hours
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Left Party wants to investigate shorter working hours

An investigation into shorter working hours is a demand the Left Party will include in any government negotiations this fall.
The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government
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The Center Party will never allow the Left Party into government

The Center Party is going into the election this fall with the goal of replacing the Tidö government and, at the same time, drawing red lines on the question of government formation. "We will never accept a government with the Left Party," says Center Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist
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