Vänsterpartiet Proposes Billionaire Tax Targeting Sweden's Super-Rich Ahead of 2026 Election
Vänsterpartiet pushes for a special tax on billionaires to tackle wealth inequality and economic pressures on Swedish families before the 2026 election.
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Social Democrats Under Scrutiny for Party-Linked Media Operations
Social Democrats face criticism over anonymous political messaging via party-owned media, with editor-in-chief taking a pause unrelated to controversy.
Sweden Democrats Propose Official Recognition of 'Du gamla, du fria' as National Anthem
The Sweden Democrats propose formally recognizing 'Du gamla, du fria' as Sweden's official national anthem to clarify its status and strengthen national unity.
Sweden Halts Financial Aid to Serbia Over Democratic and Corruption Concerns
Sweden suspends parts of its aid to Serbia in response to democratic backsliding and corruption, conditioning future support on reform progress.
Swedish Political Debate Sparks Controversy Over Nooshi Dadgostar's Conduct and Calls for Format Changes
A heated debate on SVT involving Nooshi Dadgostar has led to demands from party leaders to mute her microphone and calls for reforming the debate format to foster more constructive political discourse.
Social Democrats Propose New Initiatives to Boost Youth Employment
The Social Democratic Party in Sweden proposes new initiatives to support youth employment through free driving licenses and trainee positions for graduates.
Workers' Representation in Swedish Parliament Still Lags Behind Despite Political Clout
The Swedish parliament faces criticism for the underrepresentation of workers, who comprise a significant voting demographic.