Two Swedish regional politicians from the Sweden Democrats and Left Party were convicted of financial fraud, raising questions about political integrity and party accountability.
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.