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PoliticsSep 12Sweden's right wing struggles to make most of late rebound on eve of electionsAfter a campaign in which purchasing power, education and health care ended up taking precedence over the immigration and security issues championed by the right and the far right, the left-wing bloc now leads ahead of the Sunday vote.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 12Sweden discovers deporting immigrant gangsters reduces crimeSweden has found that deporting immigrant gangsters leads to a reduction in crime, suggesting a policy success. This demonstrates a potential effective strategy for addressing crime and immigration.americanthinker.com · United States
PoliticsSep 12Sweden extremely close election could see far right enter government | SwedenA very close election in Sweden could potentially result in the far-right party joining the government. This outcome would represent a significant shift in the country's political landscape.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
PoliticsSep 11Voting in Sweden : There another story which native Swedes are often not hearing The article discusses voting in Sweden, suggesting an untold narrative that native Swedes may not be aware of. This implies a deeper, possibly underreported, aspect of the country's political or social landscape.thelocal.se · Sweden
PoliticsSep 11Sweden heads into final stretch before key electionSweden’s party leaders campaigned on Friday in the final stretch of a close election race that could see either the centre left take back power or the far-right enter government for the first time. Outgoing Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was hoping for a renewed mandate to “make Sweden great again”, he told Agence France-Presse on the sidelines of a campaign rally, in a nod to US President Donald Trump’s catchphrase. While Europe is dominated by right-wing governments, opinion polls in Sweden...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 11Healthcare is driving Sweden's election: Big promises, few easy fixesAt the core of Swedish elections this Sunday is fixing the healthcare system — something that matters to voters the most. The political parties from the left to the right wing are making promises, but health experts say none of them cut to the core of the issue.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 8British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 yearsA 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence application on time.BBC World
PoliticsSep 8In Sweden, despite anti-immigration rhetoric, public services still rely on foreign workersWhile all major parties are promoting restrictive immigration policies and limits on the arrival of refugees ahead of the September 13 elections, municipalities and regions have never relied more heavily on people born abroad to fill gaps in the workforce.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 8As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballotWith the left-wing coalition ahead in polling, the current right-wing government's policies could soon be up for debate.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 8Sweden heads to polls in close election race dominated by welfare state and securityOpinion polls ahead of Sunday's vote point to a victory for the centre-left opposition headed by the Social Democrats which could see Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's centre-right coalition ousted.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsSep 7Sweden’s fightback against the gangsShootings are down. The government has taken a tough line. Will voters reward it?Financial Times
PoliticsSep 6Sweden's pro-Russian ties embarrass the far rightA scandal involving an employee of Sweden's Parliament has shaken the ruling alliance just ahead of the September 13 elections. The employee, who is the partner of a senior official of the Sweden Democrats party, faces accusations of spreading disinformation for Russia's benefit.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 4Sweden election is turning into a nail - biterThe election in Sweden is described as highly competitive, indicating a close political contest. This suggests an uncertain outcome for the country's leadership.thelocal.se · Sweden
PoliticsSep 3Sweden’s election frontrunner vows green resetMagdalena Andersson seeks comeback in September election after spell in oppositionFinancial Times
PoliticsSep 2Sweden Parties Support Tougher Stance on IsraelPolitical parties in Sweden are reportedly advocating for a more assertive position regarding Israel. This indicates a potential shift in Sweden's foreign policy approach towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.miragenews.com · United States
PoliticsSep 1‘Not welcome’: How Sweden’s far right took over Stockholm Central StationThe Sweden Democrats also posted advertisements on buses suggesting Swedes with Somali heritage apply for repatriation.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsAug 31France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31. The aim of the trip is to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries. Boosting defence ties is expected to top the agenda, as the war in Ukraine continues and the threat from Russia persists. The newest member of NATO has also expressed interest in joining France's nuclear deterrence initiative.France 24 [en]
PoliticsAug 30‘Do you miss Mogadishu?’ Inside Sweden’s far-right campaignHow a far-right party with neo-Nazi roots bought every ad surface in Sweden's biggest train station.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsAug 24Sweden moves to prevent school attacks after one killed in sword assault in FagerstaEducation Minister Simona Mohamsson told a press conference that the government would be appointing a school attack commission "that will propose new measures to prevent future school attacks."EuroNews [en]
PoliticsAug 23Thousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general electionSome 10,000 people rallied in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger action on climate change, weeks before Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the rally, as organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to act faster to meet Sweden’s climate targets.France 24 [en]
PoliticsAug 23Bangkok Post - Thousands expected at Sweden climate demo as election loomsThousands are expected to attend a climate demonstration in Sweden as an election approaches. This event highlights public engagement on environmental issues during a political period.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
PoliticsAug 21Sweden plans to send migrants to Italy, France and Spain reject Dublin transfersAfter Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Finland, Sweden now also plans to return to Italy migrants who moved north after landing there. Eurostat says 109,427 transfer requests were sent to Rome between 2023 and 2025, a potential boomerang for Meloni's government.EuroNews [en]
PoliticsAug 16Europe Turns to Foreign Prisons as Sweden Sends Inmates to EstoniaEuropean nations are increasingly utilizing foreign prisons, exemplified by Sweden sending inmates to Estonia. This indicates a potential trend in addressing correctional system capacity across the continent.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
PoliticsAug 13EU budget: Sweden, part of the 'frugal' camp, is about to turn even more hawkishSweden is part of the EU's so-called "frugal" bloc, alongside Germany and the Netherlands - net contributors pushing to rein in the bloc's next long-term budget and limit the cost for national taxpayers. But a shift to the left in Stockholm is unlikely to soften its position.EuroNews [en]
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