SwedenThe Green Party looks set to become Sweden's third largest party in Brussels as only half of Swedes went to the polls.
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Swedish politician calls for more ADHD prescribers as diagnoses continue to increase
Sweden"The increase has been among children, young people and adults and shows no signs of slowing down", says Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD).
Kristersson’s National Day greeting: “Our duty to help Ukraine”
SwedenPraises the US-led NATO military alliance and continues to repeat the message that Sweden “will help Ukraine for as long as it takes”.
Nearly half of Swedish 10-year-olds report experiencing sexual harassment
Sweden45% of 10-year-olds say they have been sexually harassed.
Åkesson: “My Europe builds walls against population replacement”
Sweden“My Europe is building walls, against illegal immigration, against Islamism - against population exchange”, declares the Sweden Democrat leader.
Doctors: “Difficult to stop taking antidepressants”
Sweden“Medicine is often the only thing on offer and it puts a lid on emotional life,” explains psychiatrist Johan Stiernstedt.
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Ulf Kristersson “expects” Israel to call off Rafah invasion
Sweden“Very worrying” that Israeli tanks have entered Rafah's city center, says the Prime Minister.
Sweden pledges unlimited support to Ukraine with largest military aid package to date
SwedenThe latest aid package is valued at SEK 13.3 billion and, according to the powers that be, will lead to “a temporary decline in Swedish defense capabilities”.
Hans Blix: The DCA is Sweden’s “large-scale and unpredictable surrender of sovereignty” to Washington
SwedenFormer Foreign Minister and IAEA Director General Hans Blix calls for a halt to the Sweden-USA DCA, citing concerns over unchecked US military power and lack of public discourse.
Jacob Wallenberg calls for increased Swedish EU involvement
SwedenThe Swedish oligarch argues that "EU membership has served us well" and that we now need "a new discussion about the euro.
Sweden Democrats open to EU collaboration with Le Pen’s party group
Sweden“It is in the interest of our voters that we are constructive”, says Charlie Weimers, adding that the most important thing is to secure the EU's borders.
Gender studies department closed down after internal conflicts
SwedenThe work environment problems and fights have been so extensive that Lund University in Sweden has now decided to close the department.
One in four senior high school girls feels bad
Sweden"Clear link between mental health problems experienced by pupils as a result of stress and how they feel they can perform at school," explains project leader Alexandra Björnsson.
18-year-old arrested for the murder of Swedish Mikael Janicki
SwedenMohammed Mohammed has a long criminal record – but cannot currently be deported as he is a Swedish citizen.
Swedish EU candidates: “Introduce EU laws against LGBTQ hate”
SwedenSwedish Moderate Party's LGBTQ association argues that “populist and extreme parties want to strike at the rights of LGBTQ people”.
Swedish liberal-candidate wants to send soldiers to Ukraine
SwedenSimona Mohamsson argues that Sweden is in a "full-scale war" and must now "act like heroes".
Swedish government parties agree on new multi-billion aid to Ukraine
SwedenSpends an additional 6,5 billion EUR on military aid packages for Kiev and promises to “support Ukraine's struggle for as long as it takes”.
Swedish Integration Minister canceled safety walk – deemed too unsafe
SwedenJohan Pehrson's safety walk had to be canceled after warnings from the Swedish Security Service.
Report: Academic freedom in Sweden is under threat
Sweden"This is serious. Self-censorship is a very dangerous development," comments Mats Persson (L), Minister for Education.
American university protests spreading to Sweden
Sweden”You cannot demand that the university manifest political views or take a stand on political issues,” says Lund University's Vice-Chancellor Erik Renström.
Fewer Swedes dare to stop ongoing crimes
SwedenThe murder of 39-year-old Mikael in Skärholmen may have contributed to an increased reluctance to show civil courage.
Gothenburg government wants to boycott Israel
Sweden“Our tax money should not be used to financially support occupation forces”, says Jonas Attenius, chair of the municipal council.
Prime minister opens door to US nuclear weapons in Sweden
Sweden"Then all of NATO benefits from the nuclear umbrella that must exist in the democracies as long as Russia has nuclear weapons," says Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish convenience stores stops selling cigarettes
Sweden"We want to work to ensure that the products disappear from the market," says Anna Wallenberg, CEO of franchisor Reitan.
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