Dalarna

After years away from politics, Fredrick Federley (C) has been nominated as a candidate in municipal and regional elections in Dalarna. Members chose to promote him, he says gratefully. He is selectable in Gagnef and the Dalarna regional election.

28. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Following the Sundsvall Administrative Court's March 17 decision to lift a temporary halt, the license hunt for lynx in Dalarna has resumed amid ongoing appeals. Hunters are permitted to shoot 20 lynx—nearly double last year's quota—while the Nature Protection Association, which appealed in 11 counties, criticizes the move.

Despite increased national investments in road maintenance, the share of state roads in very poor condition in Dalarna has risen slightly to 16.5 percent over the past year. This emerges from a new analysis by Transportföretagen. The analysis also highlights major deficiencies in the county's culverts.

26. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Following a series of seismic events at the Garpenberg mine in Hedemora, Boliden announced that large parts of the mine will remain closed throughout 2026. The company expects to lose 70 percent of planned production and incur a 400 million kronor loss in the first quarter.

On the Cancer Foundation's initiative, actors in Dalarna have agreed to strengthen palliative care. The handshake took place on Monday. Regional councilor Elin Norén (S) called it incredibly fundamental.

23. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Monica Lundin, Liberalerna's chair in Dalarna, has resigned from her top national party roles after the landsmöte. She protests the leadership's handling of the Sweden Democrats issue and calls it undemocratic. She will continue politically in Dalarna.