SwedenJenny Piper: The Swedish government wants to change the constitution to protect the population from future "authoritarian leaders" - the problem is that they are already in power.

SwedenMinister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) does not want to answer whether the government also wants a mandate to be able to issue curfews.

Sweden"Anti-state narratives and conspiracy theories" risk becoming a constitutional threat, according to the Swedish Security Service (Säpo) - which appeals to Swedes to "refrain from spreading dubious messages".

SwedenJenny Piper: The military-industrial complex is using Ukraine as a playground and has no interest in stopping the suffering it has created.

WorldCriticized Socialist Interior Minister Nancy Faeser for hating free speech - even forced to apologize to her in writing.

WorldRachel Marsden argues that the courts are being used as a weapon against those like Marine Le Pen who have the audacity to challenge the French political establishment.

SwedenSwedish police will now work "proactively" and exchange "operational information" on banks' customers.

EuropeThe challenger won the first round of the election - now the election authority blocks the popular candidate from running.

EuropeCalled for new "European democracy shield" at Copenhagen conference.

TechThe dramatic technological development is essentially a battle between the tyranny of the few and the public interest, according to the journalist.

EuropePolitical figure Calin Georgescu accuses the authorities of fabricating evidence to “justify the election theft” and stop his candidacy in Romania's dramatic presidential election.

Tech“Citizens will be on their best behavior because we are constantly recording and reporting everything that’s going on,” predicts Oracle founder Larry Ellison.

World“Everyone can say what he wants. And what we do not accept is if this is supporting extreme-right positions", Scholz said.

Tech"You’re calling me out and rightfully so. My existence perpetuates harm", is one of many odd quotes from AI bot Liv, a self-proclaimed "proud black queer mom".

Europe"They cannot accept that the Romanian people have finally said 'we want our lives back'", said election winner Călin Georgescu.

EuropeThe authorities' actions have caused widespread anger and frustration, and are seen by many as evidence that the police and judiciary are persecuting "thought criminals".

SwedenThe ruling parties and the Social Democrats voted in favor of controversial EU mass surveillance legislation.

TechElon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are two notable figures who have publicly called for the Telegram founder's release.

World"We will throw the full force of the law at people. And whether you’re in this country committing crimes on the streets or committing crimes from further afield online, we will come after you", said Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.

World"When the next pandemic arrives, the world will be better prepared to mount a more effective and more equitable response", says WHO Director-General Tedros.

WorldNo agreement has been negotiated, but Ghebreyesus claims that there is "a common will to get this done".

Sweden"This is serious. Self-censorship is a very dangerous development," comments Mats Persson (L), Minister for Education.