Almedalen

Liljestrand: Tough years ahead for culture

The Minister of Culture signals tough years ahead. This applies to both culture and Sweden as a whole. We need to get through this, says Parisa Liljestrand (The Moderate Party).

Christian Democrats: Abolish Stamp Duty on House Purchases

The Christian Democrats want to abolish the stamp duty on house purchases. It would reduce the cost of a villa by up to 50,000 kronor, according to the party.

AI to help the police: "Criminals one step ahead"

Rapid writing of interrogations, tablet counting and facial recognition. The police are making a major investment in artificial intelligence. But so are the criminals. We have seen fabricated films and other things made with the help of AI, says National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh.

Jan Emanuel is Leaving - The Folklistan Continues

Jan Emanuel announces that the Folklistan is shutting down after the fiasco in the EU election. I tried to change and it went awry, he says in Almedalen in Visby. But according to the party's press chief, the party will continue to exist.

The Overpaid Life Coaches are Ruling the Country

The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar highlights young people's mental health in her speech in Almedalen. Supporting young people with mental health issues is one of the most important and acute things, she says. She also calls Ulf Kristersson and Jimmie Åkesson "overpaid life coaches".

The Climate Transition Makes Our Lives Better

The politics need hope, says the Green Party's Daniel Helldén in Almedalen – and points out that another world is possible. We must make a change. But it will make our lives better, he says in his speech.

Billström: No to Top EU Job

Kristersson on Iran travellers: "Deeply provocative"