Social Democrat Marie Svensson and Moderate Party's Filip Rundström in Eskilstuna where their two parties have governed together since 2014.Lyssna: Moderates and Social Democrats forming coalitions in more than 50 local councilThe rivalry between the Moderates and the Social Democrats in national politics is not always mirrored locally.Since the election in September the two parties have agreed to govern together in more than 50 municipalities.The number of local councils where the Moderates and the Social Democrats govern together has increased in three elections in a row now.Radio Sweden english@sverigesradio. Läs mer på SR
Sweden's leading opposition party, the Social Democrats, has demanded that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson concede defeat in the country's national election as the last votes to be counted less and less likely to overturn…
The Social Democrats presented three major reforms to make the internet safer at a press conference in the Riksdag earlier today: a strict 15-year age limit on social media, stronger protection against deep fakes, and a…
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My Levin Klintfors (on the right) thinks young people drink less because they spend more time on their screens than being social and partying. Lyssna: Report: Fewer Swedes drink alcohol: 'Spend more time on screens than…
Gisela Carstinge, group leader for the Sweden Democrats in Region Västmanland.Lyssna: Majority of regional boards now finalised — Sweden Democrats get more influence13 of Sweden's 21 regions now have leadership boards in…
The regional elections in Gothenburg and the surrounding region see the red-green coalitions which took power in 2022 defending their record on healthcare, traffic management, schools, and elderly care, as the right-wing…
This election, for the Moderates at least, marks the point voters give their verdict on the bold experiment the party has run over the past four years: ruling with the backing of the far-right Sweden Democrats. Will it g…
The Social Democrats are going to the polls on doubling the child and student allowance (barnbidrag and studiebidrag) before each Christmas and summer holiday.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson of the Moderates said on Wednesday that his party will change their position and agree to work with the Sweden Democrats in government, if the Tidö coalition is elected in September…
Sweden's National Agency for Education says upper-secondary schools should offer fewer places on some more theoretical programmes, and more on vocational courses.Lyssna: 1020 ENG Vocational programs urged to become moreS…
Flowers and candles outside the sports centre when their young woman was shot.Lyssna: Two teenagers remanded in custody over Älvsjö murderTwo teenagers have been remanded in custody, suspected of the murder of a young wo…
Selma Gúsic from the Swedish Institute for Human Rights and (left) childrens artwork.Lyssna: Overcrowding and privacy shortcomings reported at Swedish Migration Agency’s asThe Migration Agency says it is working to impro…
Flooding in Sweden in 2024.Lyssna: Report: Sweden's adaptation to extreme weather 'too slow'Sweden's response to extreme weather is "too slow' and "insufficient" with shortcomings in funding and the allocation of respons…
Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist will meet with all the other party leaders this week. Lyssna: Centre party leader on chances of forming a government 'in the middle'Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqv…
Swedes are buying more and more clothes every year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Lyssna: Swedes buy record 15 kg textiles per person per yearJust over 15 kilos of clothes and other textiles — that is…
Rapid testing showing that the seized tablets contain diazepam, a narcotic-classified sleeping medication.Lyssna: Women over 50 linked to illegal sleeping pill importsWomen over the age of 50 make up a large portion of p…
The voting board following Thursday’s vote for Prime Minister in the Riksdag chamber.Lyssna: 1019 ENG Centre Party takes centre stage in Sweden’s government deadlockCentre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist has been…
Parliament's speaker Andreas Norlén has tasked the Centre Party's Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist to explore support for a centrist government in Sweden.Lyssna: Centre Party leader given task to explore support for a centrist…
Henrik Landerholm was Sweden's first National Security Advisor between November 2022 and January 2025.Lyssna: Former national security advisor convicted of 'gross negligence' by appeals' coSweden's former national securi…
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