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Liberals saved by tactical voters, cementing SD alignment
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Liberals saved by tactical voters, cementing SD alignment

For almost the entire term of office, the Liberals have been under the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties
Tactical voters saved Sweden’s Liberals, cementing the SD line
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Tactical voters saved Sweden’s Liberals, cementing the SD line

For almost the entire term in office, the Liberals have been below the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties
Political scientist: Dead heat makes election outcome extremely hard to assess
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Political scientist: Dead heat makes election outcome extremely hard to assess

The red-green parties' lead in SVT's poll has disappeared, and according to current forecasts the blocs are now completely level. It all comes down to this, and we are in a situation that is extremely difficult to assess, says political scientist Tommy Möller
Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö
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Kristersson: I’m not arguing with anyone in Tidö

A series of recent statements have put the spotlight on conflicts within the Tidö parties. I think we should calm down, says M leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Pourmokhtari: I have not changed my views on the Sweden Democrats
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Pourmokhtari: I have not changed my views on the Sweden Democrats

She says the Sweden Democrats are pursuing racist policies and would not hug Jimmie Åkesson. Nevertheless, Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is campaigning until the last minute for the "blue-yellow team" and does not rule out becoming a minister again in a government with the Sweden Democrats
Pourmokhtari on UN climate report: Hope it does not kill hope
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Pourmokhtari on UN climate report: Hope it does not kill hope

Global warming will not stop at 1. 5 degrees, the UN has said
Liberals propose lower taxes to make climate-friendly living cheaper
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Liberals propose lower taxes to make climate-friendly living cheaper

Lower taxes on charging electric cars and higher mileage reimbursement for private electric cars. These are some of the Liberal Party's proposals that would make it cheaper to live a climate-friendly life
Liberals want to abolish electricity tax on EV charging and raise mileage allowance
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Liberals want to abolish electricity tax on EV charging and raise mileage allowance

The Liberals want more people to switch from petrol cars to electric cars. That's why they promise to completely abolish the electricity tax on charging and raise mileage reimbursement
Liberals want to reward municipalities that approve new nuclear power plants
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Liberals want to reward municipalities that approve new nuclear power plants

Reward municipalities that allow new nuclear power, the Liberals propose.
Blykalla plans new nuclear power plant in Tierp, eyes data centres as customers
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Blykalla plans new nuclear power plant in Tierp, eyes data centres as customers

Nuclear engineering company Blykalla wants to build a new nuclear power plant in Tierp. An application has been submitted to the government
Pourmokhtari hits back at Åkesson’s warning to Liberals: Focus on the opposition, not our own camp
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Pourmokhtari hits back at Åkesson’s warning to Liberals: Focus on the opposition, not our own camp

Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is now responding to Åkesson's deadline for her party. Our focus needs to be on the opposing side and not on pissing in our own tent, she says
In the heat of the moment - demands for fewer climate initiatives
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In the heat of the moment - demands for fewer climate initiatives

Record heat is looming over the EU environment ministers' meeting in Luxembourg. Yet many countries are calling for fewer - not more - climate actions
Swedish Homebuyers Unaware of Climate Risks to Properties
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Swedish Homebuyers Unaware of Climate Risks to Properties

Every tenth Swedish home risks being affected by landslides, floods and flooding. But few buyers believe that their own home is exposed
Romina Pourmokhtari Gains Support for Liberal Party Leadership
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Romina Pourmokhtari Gains Support for Liberal Party Leadership

Two more associations want to see Romina Pourmokhtari as the new party leader for The Liberals, when the time to nominate expires. But the heaviest L-associations are keeping their candidates secret
Lotta Edholm Receives First Nomination for Liberal Party Leader
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Lotta Edholm Receives First Nomination for Liberal Party Leader

The Liberals in Västmanland have decided to nominate Education Minister Lotta Edholm to the post as new party leader.
Center and Green Parties Urge State Funding for Climate Adaptation
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Center and Green Parties Urge State Funding for Climate Adaptation

The state must be involved and pay for municipal climate adaptation, believe the Center Party and the Green Party. The parties are critical of the climate adaptation inquiry
Homeowners May Face Costs for Municipal Climate Adaptation Measures
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Homeowners May Face Costs for Municipal Climate Adaptation Measures

Property owners may be forced to pay for the municipalities' climate adaptation measures, suggests a new investigation. It can be a blow of hundreds of thousands of kronor
Pourmokhtari Urges Calm Amid Growing Support for Liberal Party Leadership
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Pourmokhtari Urges Calm Amid Growing Support for Liberal Party Leadership

More and more are backing Romina Pourmokhtari – now also Västerbotten's county association. The current Environment and Climate Minister still does not want to comment on whether she wants to become The Liberals' next party leader – but calls the support for her "honorable"
Jämtland Liberals Nominate Pourmokhtari for Party Leader
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Jämtland Liberals Nominate Pourmokhtari for Party Leader

The Liberals in Jämtland have nominated Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari as new party leader after Johan Pehrson, according to Pär Löfstrand, chairman of the Jämtland County Association.
Skaraborg Liberals Nominate Pourmokhtari for Party Leader
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Skaraborg Liberals Nominate Pourmokhtari for Party Leader

EU Eases Vehicle Emissions Rules Despite Swedish Opposition
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EU Eases Vehicle Emissions Rules Despite Swedish Opposition

Young Liberals Support Pourmokhtari for Party Leadership
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Young Liberals Support Pourmokhtari for Party Leadership

Potential Successors for The Liberals' Party Leadership
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Potential Successors for The Liberals' Party Leadership

Who takes over when Johan Pehrson throws in the towel as party leader? Will it be a veteran, a young promise or a minister?
Government Boosts Electric Car Scrappage Premium to 25,000 Kronor
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Government Boosts Electric Car Scrappage Premium to 25,000 Kronor

The scrappage premium for those who buy an electric car has almost become a fiasco. Now the government is increasing the premium from 10,000 to 25,000 kronor
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