The Social Democrats' stronghold in Norrland is cracking at the seams. The loss in the north is in some places twice as big as in the country as a whole. We lack the fingertip feeling for what attracts voters, says John Åberg (S), second vice chairman of the Sollefteå municipal board.
Swedish politicsThe government has reversed course on the uranium issue and is proposing a new municipal veto against mining in alum shale. "This risks in practice stopping the mining of uranium and other important metals in Sweden," says the industry. But the decision is well justified, says the minister responsible for mining, Ebba Busch (KD).
Swedish politics75 of Sweden's total of 290 municipalities have so far officially declined the government's invitation to cooperate on voluntary repatriation, according to a survey from Sveriges Radio's P4 channels.
Swedish politicsStockholm joins the ranks of municipalities that say no to the government's invitation to cooperate on voluntary repatriation, reports Mitt i. But the Minister for Migration rejects the criticism. That they don't even want to discuss the repatriation of people who voluntarily want to leave Sweden - I think it's irresponsible, Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) tells TT.
Swedish politicsMore and more municipalities are declining cooperation with the government regarding voluntary repatriation. Gotland and Malmö are the latest in line.
Swedish politicsTwo people have been arrested suspected of involvement in a scam with rose sales that the police have warned the public about for several days.
Sweden93 outer envelopes had not been glued shut again, so everything must be redone. Today there is a reelection to the Sami Parliament.
Swedish politicsThe date for the re-election to the Sametinget is now set – it will be on October 5. The voter turnout will likely be lower this time.
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