The prime minister's rivals are promising new tough measures against crime if they are allowed to form a government. Among other things, they want special laws to make life difficult for gang criminals.
Swedish politicsThe government's tougher penalties are welcomed by parts of the opposition. However, the Social Democrats are also critical of the lack of a timetable for several of the legal changes.
Swedish politicsThe parties agree that the gangs should be stopped – but not about the way to get there. This is clear after a meeting between Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) and representatives of the other parliamentary parties. - We have not received any answers, says Teresa Carvalho, the Social Democrats' legal policy spokesperson.
Swedish politicsOne in four politicians has been subjected to threats, harassment, violence or vandalism, according to Brå's new survey. And one party stands out. Many of those who have been subjected are also considering leaving their political positions.
SwedenThere is a large Swedish presence in Ankara ahead of the trial against the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin. It is important that Turkey understands that it will have serious consequences for the relationship with Sweden and the EU if they do not release Joakim Medin, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt.
Swedish politicsJonas Sjöstedt (L) and Ulrika Westerlund (GP) are traveling to Ankara to attend the trial of Swedish journalist Joakim Medina. It's about putting some pressure on Turkey, says the Left Party's EU parliamentarian Jonas Sjöstedt.
Swedish politicsThe Liberals want it to be possible for social services to take into care children of gang criminals at maternity wards, writes Svenska Dagbladet.
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