Gävle's municipal leader Åsa Wiklund Lång steps down after two terms, advocating for fresh leadership and critiquing extended political tenure in local government.
Sverigedemokraterna's bid to call SVT executives to parliament over AI-generated content and impartiality was rejected by other parties who fear politicizing media oversight.
Following recent violent explosions in Norrköping, Sweden's Justice Minister visits the city while the government proposes strict regulations on lawyers involved in gang cases.
Swedish ministers Forssell and Dousa visit Syria for the first time since Assad's fall to promote citizen returns and engage new leadership amid ongoing violence.
Swedish politicians face career risks as they grapple with complex welfare budget cuts amid rising public spending concerns in Stockholm.
Swedish politicians and journalists are leaving Platform X due to rising hate speech and misinformation, raising concerns about its impact on political discourse ahead of the 2026 elections.
Sweden's post-2025 election government formation is complex due to party conflicts but could proceed more swiftly than after 2018, with key roles for SD, M, and L dynamics.
Growing threats and toxic discourse on social media platform X, combined with fears among politicians, are driving Swedes away from political participation and journalism ahead of the 2026 elections.
Denice Westerberg of Ungsvenskarna condemns Islam in Sweden, insisting immigrants conform to Swedish cultural norms or leave, sparking controversy at a major political event.
Court of Appeal president Anders Hagsgård proposes reforms to Sweden's legal aid system, urging updates to income limits and expanded rights for legal and victim support.
The Sweden Democrats propose formally recognizing 'Du gamla, du fria' as Sweden's official national anthem to clarify its status and strengthen national unity.
The Sweden Democrats narrowly backed reforming the hate speech law, focusing on ethnic groups while rejecting full abolition amid internal and public debate.
The Swedish Liberal Party grapples with low support and internal challenges but remains hopeful for a recovery in the 2025 election.
Postnord pauses its ban on shipping weapons by private individuals after backlash from hunters and plans further discussions for a sustainable shipping solution.
The COP30 climate agreement in Brazil received both cautious praise for increased adaptation funding and criticism for its failure to address fossil fuel phase-out, reflecting mixed global reactions.
Swedish PM Kristersson and former German Chancellor Scholz comment on Sweden's crucial role and contested image within European politics and NATO.
The Liberal Party has reversed its stance on profit-driven school companies, voting to phase out profit interests amid internal debates on education quality and school choice.
The COP30 summit in Brazil ended with Swedish leaders criticizing the agreement's failure to phase out fossil fuels and its inadequate climate adaptation funding, despite a commitment to triple adaptation financing by 2035.
New tensions surface in Sweden's Tidö Alliance government talks as Sweden Democrats demand ministerial posts while Liberals oppose any government involving them.
Growing threats against Swedish politicians and internal Liberal Party tensions over cooperation with Sweden Democrats are raising concerns about democracy ahead of 2026 elections.
Political parties in Stockholm are divided over whether to demolish and reconstruct a historic 1830s villa on Djurgården or preserve it through restoration.
At their 2025 conference, the Sweden Democrats, led by Jimmie Åkesson, announced a zero vision policy to eliminate child sexual abuse as part of their election platform.
The Liberal Party proposes a maximum class size of 20 students, planning government investigations to improve teacher focus and student learning by next election cycle.
Café Politik in Enköping offers a new monthly forum for residents and local politicians to engage in open dialogue, aiming to enhance political participation beyond election cycles.
Sweden's Liberal Party has formally excluded the Sweden Democrats from ministerial roles after the 2025 election, affirming a strategic stance amidst internal debate.
Sweden strongly criticizes the COP30 draft agreement for excluding fossil fuel phase-out commitments and highlights key unresolved negotiation issues at the climate summit in Brazil.
Swedish officials highlight the elevated risks of foreign interference in the 2025 elections, focusing on Russian tactics, while confirming comprehensive preparations to safeguard the democratic process.
The Sweden Democrats demand ministerial posts and assert veto power over government formation, while internal disputes over firearm laws surface ahead of the 2025 election.
A former Left Party politician in Alingsås is prosecuted for embezzlement and betrayal of trust after a secret chat group scandal exposed misconduct.
Sweden's government plans a temporary food VAT cut paired with rigorous price oversight to prevent hidden price hikes before April 2026.
The EU has criticized Sweden's reduction of its wolf population threshold from 300 to 170 as unscientific and risky, urging a review and new report from Sweden.
Thirty-eight Liberal Party members publicly call to end cooperation with the Sweden Democrats, citing voter loss and loss of independent identity ahead of the party's national meeting.
Hate crime victim Mohammad Aluaudt Allah’s assault by Nazis ignites political responses highlighting the influence of political rhetoric on societal hate towards immigrants in Sweden.
Sverigedemokraterna backs Kristdemokraterna's proposal to abolish Sweden's national climate goals, sparking debate within the coalition.
Sweden's parliament unanimously urges government intervention to curb online sale of child-like sex dolls, highlighting police action and website blocks.
Botkyrka launches recurring youth forums, engaging adapted high school students with politicians to promote democratic participation and job opportunities.
Swedish politicians face criticism over private email use for official matters and express distrust towards major media outlets' political coverage.
Speaker Andreas Norlén has involved his wife on multiple taxpayer-funded official trips, including some where she had a partially independent itinerary.
The Sweden Democrats gather in Örebro to solidify government ambitions and policy strategies ahead of the 2026 elections, building on Tidö Agreement gains.
Communities in Flen and Fagered react strongly to proposed school closures, sparking political debate and calls for more responsive governance.
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