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Sweden's 2026 Election Focuses on Antisemitism Scandal in Left Party. The 2026 election campaign heats up as Vänsterpartiet removes 22 candidates amid antisemitism accusations, sparking intense party controversy and debate.

Swedbank Warns Gender Pay Gap in Sweden Won't Close Until 2059. A new report highlights that Sweden’s gender income gap persists with wide regional gaps, projecting a slow closure that will take decades to resolve.

Linköping Politicians Get Personal Alarms Amid Election Threats. Facing rising threats in the election year, Linköping officials now carry personal alarms despite the city having lower threat levels nationally.

Most Swedes Back Tax-Free Investment Savings Accounts up to 300,000 Kronor. A nationwide survey reveals broad support for tax-free investment savings accounts (ISK) capped at 300,000 kronor as a boost to personal finance and economy.

Veterinary Care Pricing Debate Sparks Fears of Quality Drop in Sweden. Calls to regulate veterinary prices face pushback from experts worried the changes could cause a decline in care quality and transparency.