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Lars Leijonborg is running for L and wants to help
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Lars Leijonborg is running for L and wants to help

Former party leader Lars Leijonborg, 76, is running for parliament as a Liberal ahead of the election this fall. "I believe very strongly that the Liberals are needed in Swedish politics," he says
Mohamsson says Sweden Democrats are not her first choice
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Mohamsson says Sweden Democrats are not her first choice

Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson says the new Sweden Democrats' stance is not her first choice, but that it is what is needed to keep the Liberals in the Riksdag. An audio recording of an internal meeting with the party's Stockholm branch, seen by SVT, shows this
L in Stockholm will not nominate a challenger to Simona Mohamsson, calls process unserious
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L in Stockholm will not nominate a challenger to Simona Mohamsson, calls process unserious

The Liberals in Stockholm are not nominating a challenger to Simona Mohamsson for the party leadership ahead of a crucial meeting on Sunday. Jan Jönsson, the opposition mayor of Stockholm, describes the rapid process as frivolous
Declining support for the euro in Sweden, SOM survey shows
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Declining support for the euro in Sweden, SOM survey shows

Support for adopting the euro as Sweden's currency is falling, according to the latest SOM survey. At the same time, Swedes' positive attitudes towards the EU are at a record high
Cecilia Rönn can challenge Mohamsson, says she feels great support
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Cecilia Rönn can challenge Mohamsson, says she feels great support

Support for the Liberal Party's economic policy spokesperson, Cecilia Rönn, is growing. On Sunday, she may challenge party leader Simona Mohamsson
Foreign polygamous marriages should not be recognized in Sweden
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Foreign polygamous marriages should not be recognized in Sweden

The government proposes that polygamy and cousin marriages contracted abroad should not be recognized in Sweden. In addition, the police should be allowed to use secret wiretapping to investigate honor-related crimes
Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster
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Harsh climate criticism against the government, MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster

In a recent report, the Climate Policy Council criticized the government's climate work - and MP Amanda Lind calls it a disaster. Acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L) disagrees
Cecilia Rönn proposed to challenge Simona Mohamsson: Big decision
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Cecilia Rönn proposed to challenge Simona Mohamsson: Big decision

Leading Liberals in Jönköping County have nominated Cecilia Rönn, the party's economic policy spokesperson, as the new party leader to replace Simona Mohamsson. Rönn told TT that she has not yet decided whether she wants to become party leader
Despite shortcomings, SD's aid project receives millions in funding
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Despite shortcomings, SD's aid project receives millions in funding

Despite major shortcomings, the Sweden Democrats' own aid organization Hepatica has received a new million-SEK grant from Sida.
Former Liberal leader Birgitta Ohlsson joins the Center Party
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Former Liberal leader Birgitta Ohlsson joins the Center Party

Former Liberal leader Birgitta Ohlsson is running for the Center Party in the autumn elections. She reacted with sadness after the Liberals on Friday opened the door to governing with the Sweden Democrats (SD)
Åkesson after Liberals' announcement: No concessions
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Åkesson after Liberals' announcement: No concessions

The Sweden Democrats did not make any concessions to get the Liberals to accept the SD in a possible future government, SD party leader Jimmie Åkesson told TV4.
The Center says it is growing during the Liberals' crisis
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The Center says it is growing during the Liberals' crisis

The Center Party gains an average of about ten new members per week. Over the weekend alone, 150 new members joined, according to party secretary Hannes Hervieu
Britz: Liberals have historically low support, need to act
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Britz: Liberals have historically low support, need to act

The Liberals' previous red line against the SD was not logical and contributed to a record-low level of public support, according to Minister of Labor Johan Britz (L). There are six months left until the election
How Swedish politicians have changed their stance on migration
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How Swedish politicians have changed their stance on migration

The teenage deportations have once again caused a storm over migration policy - and yet another sitting government has changed its mind. Swedish politicians have made sharp turns in immigration policy for decades
All Liberal ministers will resign if Mohamsson loses re-election vote
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All Liberal ministers will resign if Mohamsson loses re-election vote

All ministers in the Liberal Party will resign if party leader Simona Mohamsson loses the fateful vote on Sunday. "We have stood side by side for over a decade in Swedish politics, and I continue to stand by her side today," writes Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari in a comment
Mohamsson on Agenda: It may take time to settle
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Mohamsson on Agenda: It may take time to settle

Liberal Party leader Simona Mohamsson was asked on SVT's Agenda on Sunday about a swing toward the Sweden Democrats. "I lead and want to continue to lead and take responsibility
L calls for information meeting on agreement with SD
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L calls for information meeting on agreement with SD

The Liberals are holding an information meeting tonight for all members. The meeting, which starts at 8 p
Kristersson on L: Support voting does not work
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Kristersson on L: Support voting does not work

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) does not intend to suggest to voters that they should support either L or any other party. He told TT that urging voters to support a particular party basically does not work
Expert on the Liberals' time pressure says it looks difficult
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Expert on the Liberals' time pressure says it looks difficult

The Liberals are now putting everything into attracting supporters. But there is a rush to raise their poll numbers to prevent voters from seeing their vote as wasted
Designated Liberal challenger: Doesn't want to focus on the person
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Designated Liberal challenger: Doesn't want to focus on the person

She has been mentioned as a possible challenger to Simona Mohamsson for the party leadership. However, the Liberals' economic policy spokesperson, Cecilia Rönn, dodges the question
Alexander Bard changes party - joins the Liberal Party
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Alexander Bard changes party - joins the Liberal Party

Debater and artist Alexander Bard has joined the Liberal Party.
Critics mobilize - Cecilia Rönn is mentioned as new L leader
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Critics mobilize - Cecilia Rönn is mentioned as new L leader

Things are boiling within the Liberals after L leader Simona Mohamsson's new statement about SD. Several are talking about a coup-like process, and a hunt is underway to find a counter-candidate
Luf demands all party board members resign at next weekend's extraordinary national meeting
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Luf demands all party board members resign at next weekend's extraordinary national meeting

The Liberal Party's youth association, Luf, demands that everyone on the party board vacate their seats at next weekend's extraordinary national meeting.
Political scientist: Liberals' turnaround opens door to support votes
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Political scientist: Liberals' turnaround opens door to support votes

The Liberals' turnaround toward the Sweden Democrats opens the door to support votes and an opportunity to pursue substantive policy, believes political scientist Andreas Johansson Heinö.
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