Moderates and Sweden Democrats demand resignations of two Social Democrats in Sundsvall amid serious economic crime investigations involving municipal companies and financial misconduct.
Police raid in Sundsvall municipal offices leads to suspicions of economic crimes against two Social Democratic politicians linked to municipal companies' 2024 reports.
Skinnskatteberg politicians and officials face police probe over allegations of financial gain through municipal assignments using their own companies, sparking conflict-of-interest concerns.
Two recent cases involving Swedish politicians—leakage of confidential social services information and scrutiny over a former MP's financial support—raise concerns about political ethics and accountability.
Swedish municipalities Laholm and Höör face political turmoil over a social worker hired with fake credentials and a contested party funding case respectively, prompting calls for better oversight.
Blekinge court orders Moderate Party politician Åsa Evaldsson to repay 1.1 million kronor for reimbursement claims deemed improper, with the court citing bad faith.
A concealed collection of luxury gifts to Swedish politicians highlights secrecy and opulence, raising public concerns about transparency in political practices.
Mats Sander, a Moderate politician, admitted failing to disclose his shares in defense company Mildef while inviting the firm to parliament, prompting conflict of interest concerns.
A vehicle inspection technician in Växjö is charged with serious bribery after accepting payments to pass vehicles with faults; ten customers are also charged but deny wrongdoing.
Sweden faces criticism and opposition scrutiny over five million kronor sent to Somalia for three government jobs with unknown recipients amidst corruption concerns.
An ex-Left Party politician in Alingsås has been indicted for embezzling Christmas gift cards meant for needy children, revealing a scandal that involves multiple local politicians.
A former Left Party politician in Alingsås has been indicted for embezzling gift cards intended for Christmas presents for underprivileged children, admitting guilt to embezzlement but denying betrayal of trust.
Two Swedish regional politicians from the Sweden Democrats and Left Party were convicted of financial fraud, raising questions about political integrity and party accountability.
Swedish political parties and local officials call for improved transparency in welfare fund management and criticize preferential municipal agreements for equal treatment concerns.
The 2025 Alingsås chat scandal involving local politicians led to resignations and ignited a broader movement toward increased political transparency and ethical reforms in Swedish local governance.
Swedish local politics face dual challenges as a KD politician refuses to resign amid compensation fraud claims, while a committee budget dispute over 15 million kronor goes to court.