The regional council in Dalarna held its last meeting before the election on Monday at Kristinegården in Falun.
The meeting featured budget debate and sharp exchanges among the politicians. Sebastian Karlberg from the Social Democrats told Member of Parliament Crister Carlsson from the Moderates: Stop fooling around. The meeting marked the end of the current term ahead of the election.
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Party leaders debated energy, healthcare, economy and migration in SVT's Agenda on Sunday evening. The tone was more restrained than in the autumn debate, but tensions rose over the parliamentary vote compensation system and energy policy. Jimmie Åkesson accused the Greens of trying to 'buy' votes from independents.
Despite recent candidate shortages in some municipalities, 491 candidates from twelve parties have been nominated for Dalarna's regional council election this autumn—115 more than in 2022. The Green Party and Liberals, which faced list gaps in several areas, are aiming for a comeback after losing seats in 2022. Nearly all are on locked lists.
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The Moderates in Region Dalarna presented a budget alternative yesterday ahead of the autumn election. The party opens the door to cooperation with the Sweden Democrats and other parties if moderate policies gain traction.
The Left Party in Malmö faces escalating crisis after delegates at a Skåne election conference in Eslöv rejected local representatives Emma-Lina Johansson and Malcolm Momodou Jallow. The vote, seen by some as a coup, follows Jallow's earlier removal from the ballot and party exit, shifting focus from campaigning to internal talks.
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Leaders of the CDU, CSU and SPD ended their coalition committee meeting in the Chancellery shortly before midnight. No results were announced, and no press conference is planned.
Lennart Sohlberg (S) announces he is stepping down as opposition councillor in Mora on 31 May. The news was delivered during his May Day speech. He has long been a central figure in Mora's political elite.
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The Moderates are not backing down from their stricter migration policy despite upcoming demonstrations for a more humane approach. MP Crister Carlsson from Falun stresses the importance of integration. Social Democrat Peter Hultqvist highlights the need for a manageable level.