The following articles describe very much current times in Sweden.
Times are serious and times are laughable.
Both at the same time.
Please Enjoy!
June 4, 2026 ✓
[June 3]
SAS–plan mot Indien vände halvvägs – saknade godkännande.
[machine translation]
The inaugural flight for SAS's new Copenhagen–Mumbai route did not turn out to be the success the airline had hoped for.
Halfway to India, the fully booked plane was forced to turn back and fly back to Denmark.
The reason? The flight lacked the necessary regulatory approvals.
After a 17–year absence, SAS was finally set to resume service to India. The newly launched route had been in the works for months, and on June 2, Flight SK 969 took off from Kastrup bound for Mumbai on India's west coast.
But the flight did not go as either the company management or the passengers on board had hoped. Halfway to India, in the air above Azerbaijan, the plane turned around and returned to Copenhagen.
According to SAS, the flight was forced to turn back because the necessary approval required to launch the route had not been finalized:
"Based on ongoing dialogue with relevant authorities, SAS had every reason to believe that the remaining formal approval would be finalized while the flight was en route. Since the necessary approval was not finalized as expected, the flight could not continue as planned," the company wrote in an email response to SVT.
A passenger who contacted SVT via email from the plane writes that it is "absolutely horrendous to even allow a flight to leave the airport without having the necessary landing permits."
"Received Necessary Assistance"
According to SAS, the atmosphere on board the plane was calm and pleasant, even though many passengers were disappointed to be back in Copenhagen after about 12 hours in the air. All passengers reportedly received the necessary assistance and were rebooked onto alternative flights.
The company also states that it expects the route to Mumbai to resume "in the coming days as soon as formal approval is granted."
Source: SVT "News"
June 3, 2026 ✓
[June 1]
Håkan Boström: Folkbildningen har kidnappats av vänstern.
[machine translation]
Editorial • A free and independent civil society is essential to democracy. But when influential segments of the adult education sector are pushing a radical agenda and are entirely sustained by taxpayer money, one can hardly speak of independence anymore.
Researcher Magnus Ranstorp and his colleagues have found that, over the course of a year, study associations received grants for 23 million study circle participants—a figure that, to be accurate, would require every adult Swede to have participated in three study circles. According to sources with inside knowledge, more than half of the revenue was based on false premises. This, along with other revelations of widespread fraud and inadequate oversight, is the reason the government has cut funding to the study associations during this term. However, the cuts have prompted critics to warn that the government is threatening democracy, which ties into the broader question of civil society's role in democracy.
Each year, approximately 20 billion kronor is allocated to civil society as a whole—including grants for associations, adult education associations, folk high schools, and religious communities. Adult education in its various forms accounts for between one–fifth and one–quarter of these funds. The sports movement receives about half as much. But of course, there are plenty of associations that are difficult to categorize clearly and that work with youth, culture, integration, or some other worthy cause.
A vibrant civil society is not a luxury. It is absolutely central to a liberal democracy. In fact, it is also the foundation of a civil society. Society is usually divided, in simplified terms, into a number of spheres: the private sphere, consisting of family and friends; the market, consisting of businesses; the state, which holds the monopoly on the use of force; and civil society, consisting of associations, churches, labor unions, and other organizations, such as political parties.
In dictatorships, civil society is often severely curtailed or subordinated to the state. This was particularly true of the communist states in the Eastern Bloc, where all aspects of civil society were incorporated into the ruling party. The same was true of the fascist states during the interwar period. There are no examples of democracies without an independent civil society. Without such a society, those in power can easily run roughshod over citizens. Citizens are easier to manipulate if they are unorganized and easier to indoctrinate if civil society is subordinate to the state.
It is against this backdrop that one must understand the warnings that cuts to, for example, adult education undermine democracy. The problem is simply that the warning is based on the assumption that civil society is truly independent of the state. It is debatable to what extent this is the case in Sweden.
When the voluntary sector and adult education emerged, they did so from the bottom up, through volunteer engagement, donations, and member funding. It was a genuine civil society. Social movements also played an important role in the establishment of democracy in Sweden.
For many decades now, the situation has looked very different. Today's civil society—and in particular its more political components, such as political parties, study associations, and folk high schools—is almost entirely funded by tax revenue. Membership is low, and these organizations are top–down.
The fact is that these parts of civil society have become intertwined with the state, even though on paper they remain independent. Can they then truly act as a counterweight to that same state?
In a lengthy report in Fokus, Henrik Sjögren has examined the billions flowing into civil society and how civil society has become intertwined with the state apparatus. He provides several examples of how civil society today survives by seeking and channeling government grants—where some of the money is used to shape public opinion against the government and even larger sums go toward administration.
Defenders of the current model often argue that civil society—like the cultural sector, universities, and public service—can remain independent of political power despite its total financial dependence on tax revenue. But this is, at best, a half–truth. Institutional history, personal ties, and ideology matter. Today's civil society largely reflects the history of progressive movements during the 20th century, but not necessarily what citizens think today. Civil society has, so to speak, been frozen in time with the help of the state.
To understand this, one must realize that the state–dependent civil society we see today took shape during the heyday of the Social Democrats in the 1960s and 1970s and well into the 1980s. Even though most of civil society is engaged in non–political activities, a clear side effect is the creation of jobs for red–green activists of various kinds, the funding of what is in practice political activism, and the training of new activists and grant entrepreneurs. Certainly, there are parts of civil society that, for example, have a Christian–conservative character, but they are significantly smaller.
The Workers' Educational Association (ABF), which is the largest adult education association, has, for example, received half a billion kronor annually from taxpayers and has very close ties to the Social Democrats. ABF's chairperson even serves in the Riksdag as a member of the Social Democratic Party. The association regularly organizes seminars and events with a clear left–wing orientation. It has been noted over the years that figures and organizations belonging to the extra–parliamentary and radical left have also been invited, allowed to rent facilities, or participated in other collaborations.
Something similar can be said about the Women's Folk High School in Gothenburg, where explicitly only women and transgender people are welcome. The school's political profile is very radical, and among other things, it has regularly organized a "radical book fair" together with autonomous left–wing organizations with ties to the violent left. It is symptomatic that the board includes a person who, in his youth, was sentenced to several years in prison for participating in plans to kidnap then–Minister Anna–Greta Leijon in order to secure the release of the German RAF terrorist Norbert Kröcher.
Now, not all folk high schools and study associations are equally radical, but the political bias toward the left is quite obvious. This would not be the case if the state did not play such a crucial role in propping them up. It is not because of broad popular support that these activities are able to continue. Civil society, which is supposed to serve as a counterweight to power, often functions as an extension of it. This is also evident in how many civil society actors can generate revenue by lecturing to public employees, "certifying government agencies," acting as advisory bodies, and in some cases being hired as consultants, experts, and investigators.
When we speak of civil society as a foundation for democracy, we must be clear about what kind of civil society we are referring to. A civil society rooted in the population is, as mentioned, crucial for democracy. But a civil society that relies on taxpayer funds, has few members, is controlled by a small group of activists—often with connections to one another and to one side of Swedish politics—is something else entirely. It becomes more of a state within a state.
The Social Democrats previously made it clear that they wanted corporatism to permeate all of society. There would be no clear division of roles between the state—which the Social Democrats regarded as their own after 40 years in power—and civil society. This is a socialist idea that, in practice, leaves no room for opposition. According to this line of thinking, it goes without saying that civil society should be left–wing, since they equate left–wing politics with the interests of citizens. If the people think differently, it is because they do not understand their own best interests or have been manipulated. Therefore, they must be enlightened and educated.
This fundamentally socialist line of thinking has persisted, even if it is not as pronounced as it was in the 1970s. The left has, so to speak, a claim to both the state and civil society regardless of which government is in power. From a Marxist perspective, the state and civil society are meant to serve as a counterweight to capital.
The strange thing is that the conservative movement has, in practice, accepted this line of thinking. It has, so to speak, given up on the idea of having any basis other than representing the individual, the business community, and the market. But this is an illusion. Without an independent civil society, it is impossible to build a liberal society. In fact, it is impossible to build a free society at all.
If we are to reestablish a genuine, independent civil society, sweeping reforms are needed. Ordinary people must be given the financial means to support civil society directly rather than through their tax bills. Grants should therefore be shifted toward tax deductions.
Such a reform would not make civil society entirely right–leaning. Nor is that the intention. The popular movements independent of the state were not right–wing in that sense, but they were independent of the state. The goal must be a civil society that represents citizens vis–à–vis those in power, rather than representing those in power vis–à–vis citizens.
Source: GöteborgsPosten
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Free People's Movement
aka
"De Fria" (Carl Norberg & Friends), are pretty radical fanatic when it comes to Folkbildning (adult education).
Have no idea how influential they are though.
You'd have to ask them.
May 29, 2026 ✓
May 19
[May 28]
Ukraina köper 20 JAS Gripen–plan av Sverige.
[machine translation]
On Thursday, it was confirmed that Ukraine will purchase 20 Gripen E/F aircraft from Sweden. Once the purchase is finalized, Sweden will also donate 16 JAS Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine.
The Gripen deal is a first step—Ukraine has expressed a desire to purchase up to 150 fighter jets.
On Thursday afternoon, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) held a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. There, it was announced that Ukraine will purchase 20 Gripen E/F aircraft from Sweden.
"Negotiations on the details and all preparations are underway. But the goal is to quickly conclude an agreement that will allow for deliveries starting in 2030," says Kristersson.
Sweden To Donate Used Aircraft
Once the purchase is finalized, Sweden will also donate 16 JAS Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine.
During the press conference, the Prime Minister stated that Sweden will replace the donated aircraft with new fighter jets for the Swedish Air Force.
But a larger deal is on the horizon—it has previously been agreed to work toward enabling Ukraine to acquire Gripen aircraft. The war–torn country has previously expressed a desire to purchase around 150 aircraft.
Ukraine's President Thanks Sweden
The Ukrainian president thanked Sweden during the press conference and added that the first fighter jets may be delivered in December or January.
Zelenskyy says that the fighter jets' weapons, with a range of 200 kilometers, can help Ukraine in the war. A major problem for Ukraine is that Russian aircraft fire their missiles from deep within Russian airspace, often beyond Ukraine's range.
"We hope to push back the Russian aircraft so they can no longer drop as many bombs," Zelenskyy says, adding:
"And then there are other things I can't share with you," he says with a smile.
Threatening Words From Russia
Many countries have supplied Ukraine with powerful weapons. Now Sweden is joining that group as well, says SVT security reporter John Granlund in SVT's broadcast.
"This is a major development that means Sweden is becoming an even closer partner to Ukraine," he says.
The Russian Foreign Ministry reacted quickly to the deal. Later that day, it stated that the deal would affect the already strained relations between Sweden and Russia.
According to John Granlund, the deal does not lead to a higher risk of Russian aggression against Sweden:
– Sweden chose sides a long time ago. They have sent advanced weapons systems. In that sense, this doesn't change the game. It's just more of the same.
But John Granlund believes the risk of sabotage on Swedish soil may increase.
Source: SVT "News"
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Managing to cut through the propaganda, one might be able to see the positive in all this.
The above text itself is—besides the Swedish regime itself sabotaging the whole Kingdom—a bunch of hot air rhetoric and propaganda.
Personally, I'd recommend both Kristersson and Zelenskyy to instead focus on all the bombings, shootings, abuse of children, et cetera, taking place in their Kingdom of Schweden.
I know they can't.
Understand: Sides already chosen a very long time ago.
It'd still be nice just to hear these two say it though.
;–)
[May 18]
Svensk delägare bakom ny drönarteknik för Ukraina.
[machine translation]
From tomato farmer in Ukraine to partner in a company developing next–generation drones. For Swede Carl Sturén, the war became a turning point.
The rapid development of drones has become a crucial part of Ukraine's defense. One of the people helping to advance the technology is Swede Carl Sturén.
"In a man–to–man war, Ukraine cannot win in the long run, which is why drones are so relevant," says the entrepreneur.
He moved to Ukraine in his 20s with his uncle and started tomato farms in the Kherson region. It became a billion–dollar business, but then the Russians invaded.
"We lost everything. The companies we'd built up over 28 years were located on the left bank of the Dnieper, so they're all occupied," says Carl Sturén.
So now it's all about drones.
Sweden Is Falling Behind
On Thursday's Agenda, researcher Magnus Christiansson from the Swedish National Defence College explains that both Sweden and the rest of Europe are lagging behind on the defense front:
"A major exercise, Aurora, was conducted here in Sweden with Ukraine participating. And they were able to demonstrate and point out a number of shortcomings that Sweden had."
At the same time, he argues that "the most important thing isn't to have a perfect doctrine when things get underway," but rather to be highly adaptable.
"In that regard, Sweden has both strengths and weaknesses. We're heading in the right direction, but it requires a flexible system and a different way of thinking than during the Cold War when it came to procurement, for example," says Christiansson.
Source: SVT "News"
National Defence College: Försvarshögskolan
Future Research
There are so many things both Carl Sturén and Magnus Christiansson know.
They both know about the Queens:
Ingegerd Astrid of Ukraine
&
Elisabeth Ellisif Yaroslavna of Norway
I'm kind of wondering about the Law of War Manual, and how/if it applies to Sweden and Ukraine as well?
Anyway… Since 2010, the Swedish Terror Threat Level has been fluctuating, and very much active. Why?
Unfortunately, info on the Swedish Terror Threat Levels prior to 2010 is difficult to find.
Note: Personally, I don't believe Carl Sturén's story one bit, but that's just me.
Carl Sturén's story can be verified, I'm sure.
PS:
Carl Sturén and Magnus Christiansson, do they know…
Considering the Above
Crimes Against Human Rights
— Considering the Below —
While no one is willing to assume responsibility…
The only thing Swedish media can talk about:
Making money from Ukraine.
While no one is willing to acknowledge this…
Definitely not this…
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— Swedish "News" Outlets —
20/20 Vision
State media, private media, alt–media, alternative alt–media, independent journalists, citizen journalists.
Prior to 2020, all of the above were in different roles—the domestic narrative was different then.
Reluctant to acknowledge anything, not considered "safe."
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And, of course …the mystery:
Free People's Movement
— Swedish: De Fria —
Because of the Free People's Movement (friends, summer soldiers and sunshine patriots, et aliae) propagation for the abolishment of the Swedish monarchy, their love for President Trump—plus other "interesting" and contradicting stuff—you'd expect more from them by now.
However, maybe they can still surprise you?
Or maybe not?
Regardless, the Free People's Movement (and their friends) deserve their time on the World Stage.
For sure!
May 27, 2026 ✓
May 26
<!– green insanity …forever –>
Regeringens utredare: Bensinen måste kosta 22 kronor.
[machine translation]
The government has received the policy report on climate measures, which is intended to outline how Sweden will meet its climate commitments to the EU. Among other things, the investigator proposes increased emission reduction targets and higher fuel taxes. "These aren't particularly dramatic measures; we assess that the chances of meeting the targets are good," says investigator Svante Mandell.
The government and the Sweden Democrats made a big deal out of the fact that fuel prices were far too high ahead of the last election and promised significant reductions in the "price at the pump," as they usually put it.
They delivered on that promise and began their term by significantly lowering the blending requirement—that is, the proportion of biofuels in gasoline and diesel—to the EU's minimum level: 6 percent. At the same time, they also lowered the fuel tax, which they have done in several rounds during this term.
When Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) was asked how Sweden now plans to meet its climate commitments to the EU—which could result in heavy fines for Sweden if they are not met—she replied that she would commission a policy review. In other words, a review intended to determine what Sweden should do instead of meeting its emission reduction obligations in order to achieve its climate goals.
Closed Handover
The inquiry is now complete; on Wednesday, investigator Svante Mandell handed it over to Acting Climate Minister Johan Britz (L) during a so–called "closed handover." Normally, inquiries are handed over during press conferences at the Government Offices so that journalists have the opportunity to ask questions.
Instead, the government will now publish the report on its website without a press conference.
Investigator Svante Mandell summarizes his and the expert group's conclusions quite simply: gasoline and diesel need to become more expensive in Sweden.
"Prices are high right now because of the crisis. But once we come out of it—well, 2028 is probably a realistic estimate. By then, fuel prices will be extremely low given the policies that have been adopted. At that point, we'll need to raise prices to a level in line with comparable countries, such as Denmark, Norway, and Finland," says Mandell.
GöteborgsPosten has previously reported that Danish trucking companies have made a habit of driving to Sweden to refuel, because fuel prices are so much lower here. The result is that these emissions-which are actually Danish-are also recorded on Sweden's account, since that's where the fuel was sold.
The Price: 22 Kronor Per Liter
He believes that fuel prices will settle at just over 20 kronor per liter, around 21–22 kronor. The investigator argues that this provides an incentive for people to switch to electric cars, which is a prerequisite for reducing emissions.
At the same time, the report proposes that the tax on electricity be lowered, as compensation to households for the rising cost of fuel.
Mandell believes that adjusting fuel taxes to raise prices—making it more cost-effective to buy electric cars—is a sound and balanced solution. The investigator believes that this adjustment, meaning a relatively gradual electrification of the entire vehicle fleet, will be sufficient to meet the long–term goal of zero emissions by 2045.
But when it comes to the climate commitment in the transport sector that the EU has imposed on Sweden for 2030, the situation is a bit more urgent, according to Mandell. In that case, it is not enough to wait for the vehicle fleet to be electrified. The report proposes that Sweden significantly raise the reduction obligation again—that is, the one the government lowered at the beginning of its term.
"We really have two options: we can either buy emission allowances, but it's not certain that there will be many available, and we also don't know how expensive it will be," says Mandell.
He believes it will be much easier for Sweden to raise its emissions reduction target.
"Tweak it a bit and adjust the parts that didn't turn out so well. And then we have to raise it to 21 percent by 2028, then to 23, and finally to 25 percent," says Mandell.
The prices per liter—just over 20 kronor—are calculated based on the total of the measures, meaning both the increased tax and the increased reduction target.
"It's really not that dramatic. We assess that the likelihood of achieving these goals is good, without imposing unreasonably high costs on households and businesses. That is our assessment," says Mandell.
Source: GöteborgsPosten
Currencies: 1 SEK = 0.11 USD
Currencies: 1 liter = 3.785 US Gallon
This is how Swedish media prefers to explain the present, and future, for the Swedish people.
"Tweak it a bit and adjust…"
In the above context, I'm reminded of this:
"Mankind are more disposed to suffer,
while evils are sufferable, then to right
themselves by abolishing the forms
to which they are accustomed."
Declaration of Independence
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[May 26]
Ekonomer sågar elstöd: "Vansinnig politik"
[machine translation]
The government's support for households and businesses—in the form of electricity subsidies, reduced taxes on gasoline and diesel, and aid to the aviation industry—is being slammed by leading economists. "It's an insane policy," says economist John Hassler regarding the electricity subsidies.
In a new report, the Fiscal Policy Council slams the government's support policies for households, such as electricity subsidies and reduced taxes on gasoline and diesel, calling them "bad economic policy."
"It's a good intention to want to protect people, but it backfires. It slows down the transition that needs to happen in society when people don't pay the actual price it costs," says economist Karl Walentin, a member of the council.
"It's Sad When Things Cost Money"
According to the Council, there is a risk that a new political norm will take hold, whereby the government steps in to compensate households every time prices rise.
"I don't think the government needs to step in and lower electricity or gasoline prices at all. It's unfortunate when things cost more, but that's reality. We in Sweden can't determine what gasoline and oil cost on the world market. It just becomes an unfortunate way for the government to take over costs from households and businesses," says Walentin, continuing:
&bdash; Sometimes it's just pure handouts to companies, such as the aviation support being introduced.
Economist John Hassler believes the Fiscal Policy Council could have gone even further in its criticism of the support policy.
"A Dangerous Idea"
"When it comes to electricity subsidies, for example, the government has decided that we should have one of the highest electricity taxes in the EU, while at the same time providing a subsidy. That's a crazy policy," he says.
He sees a risk that these subsidies will prevent businesses and households from adapting to reality and that the necessary technological developments will fail to materialize.
&bdash; The idea that we should try to shield people from harm when changes occur in the world around us is dangerous, he says, continuing:
&bdash; It is obvious, for example, that what has now happened in the Strait of Hormuz should truly be interpreted as the final nail in the coffin of the fossil fuel society. If anything, we should try to accelerate the transition.
Source: TT via GöteborgsPosten
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Truth
As long as the whole truth behind "the Swedish situation" is not dealt with, everything will probably remain like this.
Don't you think?
May 22, 2026 ✓
May 20
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"Your sunrises are way too early."
— Marco Rubio —
U.S. Secretary of State
Sverige skriver teknikavtal med USA.
[machine translation]
Sweden and the U.S. have signed a memorandum of understanding on increased technological cooperation in areas such as space technology, next–generation mobile networks, and AI. Sweden is the first EU country to do so.
Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed the memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Helsingborg on Friday. The intention is to immediately translate it into a detailed agreement.
In connection with the signing, Malmer Stenergard and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) held a private meeting with Rubio.
According to the State Department, the U.S. has so far only signed similar agreements with Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Sweden hopes this will give Swedish companies greater access to advanced American technology. For the U.S., the stated aim is reportedly the same with regard to Swedish cutting–edge technology.
The letter of intent will now be followed by negotiations on an agreement, a non–binding one. In addition to AI, the development of future mobile networks, and space research, the agreement also covers defense technology and quantum technology.
Both Sweden and the United States have put forward proposals regarding what they would like to see included within the framework of increased cooperation in technology, but some of these have been dropped. According to sources at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, some of the provisions the United States wanted to include were not relevant to Sweden because they were not deemed to benefit Sweden or Swedish interests.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that it has been important for Sweden that the agreement does not conflict with EU rules or in any way exceed what Sweden is required to adhere to as a member of the EU.
Source: TT via GöteborgdPosten
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[May 19]
Rubio kommer till Natotoppmöte i Sverige.
[machine translation]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is coming to Sweden. He is scheduled to attend a NATO summit in Helsingborg on Friday, Reuters reports.
The NATO summit in Helsingborg begins on Thursday. It had previously been unclear whether the U.S. secretary of State would attend the summit.
However, the U.S. State Department has now announced that Marco Rubio will arrive at the NATO summit on Friday.
During his visit to Sweden, Rubio is also scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
After his visit to Sweden, Rubio will travel to India.
Source: SVT "News"
May 21, 2026 ✓
Efter kvittningskaoset – riksdagsledamot kräktes.
[machine translation]
The voting chaos in Parliament continues, meaning that all members of Parliament must be present for every vote—regardless of whether they are sick or not. On Wednesday, a [anonymous] member had to rush out in the middle of a vote to vomit.
A couple of weeks ago, the Sweden Democrats broke the Riksdag's attendance system. The system means that parties compensate for each other if members need to be absent, for example due to illness, in order to maintain the balance of power in the Riksdag.
Since then, a number of meetings have been held between the party leaders in the hope of reaching a new agreement, but so far none of the meetings have yielded any results.
Andersson's Warning: What If There's a Stomach Bug?
Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has illustrated the problems of not having a system of mutual support by comparing it to the risk of a stomach bug.
"If there's a [anonymous] stomach bug in the Liberal Party's parliamentary group, the government's bills won't pass." If there's a [anonymous] stomach bug in the Center Party's parliamentary group, then the government's bills will pass," Andersson has said on a number of occasions in recent weeks, including during the party leader debate on Agenda.
Christian Democrats leader Ebba Busch has previously told GöteborgsPosten that she finds it difficult to hear Andersson speak that way.
Rushed Out—During the Vote
But on Wednesday, it was the Moderate Party's parliamentary group that found itself in the middle of Andersson's worst–case scenario. When the vote began at 4 p.m., all 349 members of parliament were present in the chamber for the vote.
But suddenly, it turned out that one was absent. It was because that [anonymous] person had rushed out and vomited on the floor outside the plenary hall.
Member of Parliament Anna Lasses (C) has commented on the incident on Instagram.
"Today's vote clearly shows why we need an attendance system in the Riksdag: a [anonymous] member of parliament who is sick to his stomach has to rush out in the middle of the vote to vomit. What nonsense! Of course, you should be able to be absent if you're sick. There has to be a limit to this madness," writes Lasses.
GöteborgsPosten has reached out to the Moderate Party's parliamentary group leader to ask if there are more cases of illness in the group.
Source: GöteborgsPosten
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The attendance system they're vomiting about is their own doing—an "honor system" that makes no common sense.
The attendance system is not required by law.
The attendance system is only for their benefit.
The whole political spectrum.
The whole Swedish Reichstag Uniparty.
That all of the Swedish Reichstag are to be present when voting is something new—very recent.
I'm not saying it is, and I'm not saying it isn't, but, maybe, maybe the [anonymous] member of parliament was suffering really bad symptoms from crap like this?
Who knows?
Anyway…
They're all a bunch of pussies, everyone of them!
May 17, 2026 ✓
Intendenter i Göteborg förlorar sin titel: "En nedvärdering"
[machine translation]
Curators at museums in Gothenburg, including the Röhsska Museum and the Museum of Art are no longer allowed to use the title "curator."
Instead, museum pedagogues are being reclassified as "pedagogues with coordination responsibilities."
[…]
Source: GöteborgsPosten
ped·a·gogue \
pedagogue
noun
: teacher, instructor
Pedagogue comes from the Greek paidagogos, originally
the word for an enslaved person who brought children
to school.
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"Culture is not your friend. Culture is a perversion."
— Terence McKenna —
May 15, 2026 ✓
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Ursula
von der Leyen and India's Narendra Modi are gathering
in Gothenburg this weekend.
Source: GöteborgsPosten
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🙈 🙊 🙉
Kingdom of Sweden
Failed State
Swedish/Scandinavian [Input = Output]
Anti: EU – NATO – UN – WEF – COREPER – et cetera
👆
Unelected
May 14, 2026 ✓
SVT/Verian: Tidöpartierna tappar manliga väljare – oppositionen drar ifrån.
[machine translation]
The opposition is pulling ahead in SVT/Verian's May poll. The ruling parties have lost 1.5 percentage points, while the red–green parties hold a lead of 10.7 percentage points. The gap between the blocs is the widest since August 2023.
In Verian's May poll, the ruling parties have lost voters to both the "sofa" and the opposition. The decline has been statistically significant since the February voter barometer.
"We are seeing voter flows to both the opposition and the 'sofa,' but also to parties outside the Riksdag," says Per Söderpalm, head of public opinion at Verian.
Decline Among Male Voters
In Verian's May poll, the parties in the ruling coalition have lost voters to both those who are undecided and the opposition. The decline has been statistically significant since the February poll.
"We're seeing voters shifting toward both the opposition and those who are undecided, but also toward parties outside the Riksdag," says Per Söderpalm, head of public opinion research at Verian.
Decline Among Male Voters
The Tidö parties have faced a challenge in attracting female voters, but in the May poll, it is support from men that stands out. Among Tidö voters, support has fallen by 4 percentage points since April, a decline that is statistically significant.
Among the opposition parties, the trend is the opposite, although an increasing number of women are unsure how they would vote in an election today.
"While support for the opposition parties is growing among men, we see that the proportion of women who do not specify a party has risen to nearly 20 percent," says Per Söderpalm.
The Opposition Pulls Ahead
At the same time, the opposition is seeing increased support in the May poll. And the Green Party stands out—the party has seen an increase of 1.8 percentage points to 7.9 percent—a significant change since the April poll. The Center Party accounts for the poll's other major change, losing 1.3 percentage points.
Overall, the opposition parties lead—about 120 days before Election Day—by 10.7 percentage points. This is the largest gap between the two blocs that Verian has recorded since August 2023.
Stockholm Voters Are Leaning Toward the Red–Green bBoc
Another trend evident in the poll is how the capital region is leaning increasingly to the left.
"The many voters in Stockholm have become an increasingly clear strength for the opposition. In May, the red–green parties lead by nearly 15 percentage points in the region, with the largest lead in the city of Stockholm," says Per Söderpalm.
How the Survey Was Conducted
Verians' voter barometer is based on approximately 3,000 interviews conducted with members of the Sifo panel—a panel recruited through random, nationally representative samples. The panel consists of approximately 85,000 participants. The sample includes individuals aged 18–84. The survey is supplemented by telephone interviews with people aged 85 and older.
The question asked is: "Which party would you vote for if an election were held today?"
The response rate for the Voter Barometer is around 40 percent. Respondents are checked to ensure they are representative of various demographic groups, such as gender, age, region, education, and party affiliation in the previous election.
The May Voter Barometer was conducted during the following dates: April 27 – May 10, 2026
Source: SVT "News"
Tidö Government: Sweden Democrats (SD), Christian Democrats (KD), Liberals (L), Moderates (M)
May 13, 2026 ✓
Man döms för hets mot folkgrupp – förringade Förintelsen i video.
[machine translation]
A [Anonymous] man in his 30s has been convicted of incitement against an ethnic group by the Helsingborg District Court. Among other things, the [anonymous] man is alleged to have said that the Holocaust is a lie and questioned how many people died.
This is the first time the new provision in the law on incitement against an ethnic group has been tested since it came into effect in July 2024.
The [anonymous] man in his 30s was charged, among other things, with a [anonymous] live broadcast and four [anonymous] videos in which he denied, excused, or blatantly trivialized the Holocaust. According to the district court, one of these [anonymous] videos constituted a criminal act of blatantly trivializing the Holocaust.
"According to the legislative history, a prerequisite for finding someone liable for grossly trivializing the Holocaust is that the act constitutes a serious downplaying of the gravity of the crime—that is, it must be clear and unambiguous that trivialization has occurred," said the presiding judge, Acting Judge Fredrik Lasson, in a press release.
Prosecutor Karin Nilsson is unable to comment on the ruling today but has previously told SVT Nyheter Helsingborg that it is always important to establish case law when new legislation is enacted.
"It is important that the courts draw a clear line regarding where the boundaries lie."
First Trial Since the Law Took Effect
On July 1, 2024, a new provision was added to the Act on Incitement to Racial Hatred. While denying genocides such as the Holocaust had previously been a criminal offense, the new provision was intended to clarify the law.
The [anonymous] man was sentenced to probation and a fine.
Source: SVT "News"
Absolute & Conditional Free Speech
Incitement To Racial Hatred Act:
Has everything to do with Hate Speech.
Swedish: Hets mot folkgrupp.
And it most certainly have everything to do with
the difference between Absolute & Conditional
Free Speech
Act ≠ Law
Umeå kommuns äldreomsorg i stabsläge – akut personalbrist.
[machine translation]
Umeå Municipality has activated emergency mode in its elderly care services due to a staff shortage. In a memo to staff, the municipality states that the services are under heavy strain.
Recruitment difficulties and a high workload are the reasons for the emergency response. The focus right now is on nurses, the memo states.
The emergency response team will assess the situation every three days starting Tuesday, May 12, and for as long as necessary.
"We are aware that the situation is affecting many employees," the municipality writes.
Source: SVT "News"
Nurses and Employees—Wrong Focus!
Not one word about the victims: the Elderly.
Traditional Marxist/Globalist Tactics
[May 11]
Därför röstar vi inte – här är faktorerna bakom lågt valdeltagande.
[machine translation]
Ronna Norra in Södertälje has Sweden's lowest voter turnout.
Research shows that several factors explain why fewer people in certain areas go to the polls—and that turnout can be increased with the help of ordinary stickers.
"Voting is a herd behavior," says election researcher Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson.
In the Ronna Norra electoral district, 39.9 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the last parliamentary election. That was the lowest rate in Sweden. Fadi Ayyal lives in the area and is unsure whether he will vote in this fall's election.
"I need to figure out which party and candidate I like," he says.
Whether or not someone votes is influenced by a number of factors, such as income and education level, foreign background, and whether they are employed.
In several electoral districts in socially disadvantaged areas, fewer than half of all eligible voters cast ballots in 2022. Overall voter turnout in Sweden was 84.2 percent.
"Voter turnout is a measure of how socially integrated you are," says Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson, professor of political science and research director of the Election Research Program at the University of Gothenburg.
Herding Behavior Influences Voter Turnout
But research also shows that voting is a social act influenced by what others around you do. Voting becomes a form of herding behavior.
"We mobilize each other to go to the polls," he says, pointing out that married couples vote more often than people living alone, simply because we humans like to do things together.
Stickers Make a Difference
Politicians urging people to vote is not an effective way to increase voter turnout in a given area.
"It's not that easy to do anything about low voter turnout," says Henrik Ekengren Oscarsson. "But there are some things that can inspire people to vote."
He believes that "I voted" stickers that you put on your clothes can have a positive effect in certain areas, given that we have early voting 18 days before the election in Sweden. It's about getting people to recruit each other.
– Being part of a network where someone tells you to vote makes a difference. It could be an enthusiastic neighbor in the stairwell or someone you hang out with in the courtyard.
Source: SVT "News"
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Influenced Swedish Herding/Voting Behavior
Interesting and educational text!
Personally, I doubt there's ever been an honest and fair election in Sweden—in all of recorded history.
Please, tell me…
May 3, 2026 ✓
April 30, May 1, 2
👇 😎
Irony
To top this segment off, here's a quote from
today's GöteborgsPosten kingkisser:
World Press Freedom Day
Let's not take freedom of speech for granted.
For future generations.
Since 1813
[May 2]
💥 💣 Acts of Public Endangerment 💣 💥
Två explosioner på en halvtimme i Västsverige – i Vänersborg och Uddevalla.
[machine translation]
Following two explosions overnight in Vänersborg and Uddevalla, police are investigating whether the incidents may be linked.
Earlier that same day, a suspected shooting also took place at the same address as the explosion in Vänersborg.
The first alarm came in at 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, when an explosion occurred in central Vänersborg. A doorway to a building was damaged, but no one was injured.
At 12:55 a.m., the police were alerted again, this time in Uddevalla. There, too, an explosion had occurred at the entrance to an apartment building, with no injuries.
"No one was injured. The National Bomb Squad and technicians have finished their work at the scene," said police spokesperson Göran Carlbom on Saturday morning.
A VMA Was Issued
At around 2:00 a.m., a VMA was issued in the affected areas of both cities due to suspected hazardous objects. Residents were urged to stay indoors and follow police instructions.
"This is to minimize risks and protect people," said Martin Hallberg of the police in connection with the VMA.
The VMA was lifted at 4:30 a.m. after the sites had been secured.
Police Are Investigating a Possible Connection
The explosions are being investigated as acts of public endangerment. The police have not yet commented on any possible connection between the incidents.
At the same address in Vänersborg where the explosion occurred, bullet holes were also discovered in the building early Friday morning. The suspected shooting is being investigated separately as a violation of the Weapons Act.
Has this address been of interest to the police previously?
"I don't have that specific information," says Göran Carlbom.
Source: SVT "News"
VMA: Public Service Announcement
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Bombs, Shootings & Explosions
Until the Swedish Free People's Movement (and their friends) do and say what they're suppososed to…
I guess we just have to wait.
Just don't hold your breath, while waiting for the king, queen, government, state, church, police, freemasons, templars, socialists, communists, globalists, the third estate, or any other remnants and trash to do anything.
You see, they are,
♪ ♫ Paralyzed ♫ ♪
…and you're not?
[May 1]
Just a thought…
Whatever entity instructing GöteborgsPosten to write a text like the one below, will never accept anything else than monarchy for [their] nation–states.
In this case, Sweden/Scandinavia.
They need that royal puppet.
By now, it's obvious that they are against the current, and ongoing [worldwide] military operation.
By now, it's obvious what god they worship.
An interesting observation in all this is that one of their sub–entities, the Swedish Free People's Movement (and their friends), are playing games from the opposite side.
The Free People's Movement (and their friends) have, for quite some time now, been propagating for a (Swedish) constitutional republic and the abolishment of the Swedish monarchy.
A little bit how Vilhelm Moberg wished for things to be.
The Free People's Movement (and their friends) are also for Sweden being administered and managed by the United States [for a while], due to Sweden being a failed state.
Personally, I think that's a great idea!
These are the same Free People's Movement (and their friends) that were all for monarchy prior to "changing their minds."
They still love their king.
They still love their queen.
They still love their princess.
They still love their flag.
They still love their false flags.
They still love their three crowns.
Anyway, gossip and word on the street says that some of them can sing pretty good, whatever that means.
"But if we had our way…"
[April 30]
Det bästa med kungen är att han inte är vald.
[machine translation]
The king is turning 80, and rarely has his role been more in tune with the times.
The question of monarchy versus republic has often been debated as if it were merely a matter of different ways to fulfill the head of state's representative duties. But the constitutional monarchy serves a highly practical function in our democracy. The fact that the role of head of state is inherited makes it possible to distinguish between the state's long–term identity and the politics of the day.
In a republic like the United States, the head of state's role is twofold. The president is meant to be both the nation's unifying symbol and an often polarizing politician. Donald Trump represents the United States while simultaneously dividing the country.
The British scholar Walter Bagehot (1826–1877), one of the early theorists of constitutional monarchy, described it as the monarchy embodying the "dignified" aspects of the system of government. The exercise of power and the struggle for power are left to the elected parliament.
The objection Republicans often raise—that the monarch has not been tested in an election—is, from this perspective, the institution's greatest strength. A king or queen has not had to elbow their way to the top, act in a populist manner, or seek to polarize in order to attain their position.
Political scientists have pointed out the paradox that the constitutional monarchy actually seems to strengthen democracy. The world's most stable democracies are a string of monarchies in Northern Europe.
History has also shown that monarchs possess something that demagogues and dictators lack: deep roots in the nation and a legitimacy that spans generations. Truly totalitarian states have never been able to coexist with a vibrant constitutional monarchy.
Monarchs have also served as symbols of resistance against totalitarian movements. When Gustav V turned 80 in 1938, in a Europe that was succumbing to populism and dictatorship, the image of the king on horseback at Gärdet sent a powerful message.
Sweden was not as powerful as Nazi Germany or the Soviet Union, but the Swedish nation–state rested on a stable foundation that the totalitarian states lacked. Photographs of the king on horseback from his 80th birthday hung in many homes during the period of heightened alert.
Now that our own king turns 80 on April 30, there are growing calls for him to abdicate in favor of Crown Princess Victoria. He is free to do so. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark did so in 2024. But if we had our way, it would be best if Carl Gustaf remained on the throne for as long as he is able and willing.
Not least to underscore that the monarch's role is not just any office. The fact that the monarch "does not resign" emphasizes that this is not about a personal career. It creates a different kind of legitimacy than that which comes from election or appointment. It shows that the Swedish state is something more than whoever currently holds power in Rosenbad.
Source: GöteborgsPosten
Rosenbad: Where the Swedish government do their thing.
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In the Kingdom of Sweden, the monarch has to be blessed by the Lutheran Gospel before his/her reign.
So,
"A king or queen has not had to elbow their way
to the top, act in a populist manner, or seek to
polarize in order to attain their position."
…no need to elbow anything to the top when the Lutheran Gospel is at play.
A Swedish monarch is INSTALLED, by the Lutheran Gospel.
"History has also shown that monarchs possess something
that demagogues and dictators lack: deep roots in the
nation and a legitimacy that spans generations."
The "deep roots" of the current Swedish monarchs lead to France and Germany.
"But if we had our way…"
Who is we?
PS:
Just wondering how the award winning journalism is working out for GöteborgsPosten?
April 28, 2026 ✓
April 23
Your, "War In Iran"
The Military Operation In Iran
Regeringens varning: Risk för brist på flygbränsle.
[machine translation]
The war in Iran has led to a sharp rise in oil prices. The government is now issuing its first urgent warning in response to the energy crisis.
"We are issuing an early warning about aviation fuel shortages," said Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) at a press briefing in Rosenbad.
The war in Iran has cast uncertainty over all the world's economies. The hardest–hit are the countries in the immediate region and Asia. But Europe and Sweden are also being affected by sharply rising oil prices.
At a press briefing in Rosenbad, the government now wishes to issue a first so–called "early warning" regarding a shortage of aviation fuel. An early warning is an informational measure, and Energy Minister Ebba Busch wants to emphasize that this is not a call to refrain from air travel at this time. At the same time, nothing is being ruled out, and further warnings may follow if the war in Iran turns out to be more protracted.
"We believe there is concrete information that has led us to issue this early warning." "But I want to be clear that we are not urging anyone to refrain from flying at this time," says Busch.
However, the government wants people planning to travel abroad this summer to stay informed about the situation and review their insurance policies so they can receive compensation if the situation changes. Busch also believes people should book their trips with "a little leeway."
"Don't book trips that require you to return home at a very specific time, in case there is a short–term shortage of jet fuel and you have to return home on a different day," says Busch.
This early warning is the first step in the government's scale of measures and tools they can implement if the crisis were to worsen.
"I understand that this early warning system might sound a bit complicated. But it simply means that we'll issue a warning well in advance if there's a risk of a shortage of aviation fuel. The government has also received questions about rationing in general. I want to make it clear that the Swedish Energy Agency has not identified a similar risk for gasoline and diesel," says Ebba Busch.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) also attended the press conference and presented a graph showing how low Sweden's national debt is compared to how little we depend on oil relative to other countries. The Moderate Party frequently uses this graph to demonstrate that Sweden is well–prepared for any future crises and challenges.
Last week, Ebba Busch told GöteborgsPosten that the current crisis is "the worst ever." At Tuesday's press briefing, she did not repeat that statement but simply noted that it is the most serious in a long time.
Government Response Levels
The "Complicated" Swedish Early Warning System
Level 1: Early warning
Awareness–raising campaigns, Recommendations, Voluntary measures to reduce consumption.
Level 2: Preparedness
Mandatory measures
Level 3: Crisis
Prioritization, Rationing
Source: GöteborgsPosten
In a Different World – In a Different Time
Busch—and "friends"—should explain WHY Sweden is being affected by sharply rising oil prices.
And WHY there is [cheaper] oil available.
They should speak the truth.
Again, it didn't have to be like this.
Your, "war in Iran."
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To Busch's handler:
Your Electronic Zersetzung does not have the desired effect you were looking for.
Our mom is much tougher than you think! 💥 👊
[April 23]
Regeringen om krisen: Kan behöva åka mindre bil.
[machine translation]
The government may urge people to drive less due to the war in Iran.
"If this drags on, we'll need to reduce our energy consumption," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). But she wants to avoid government rationing at all costs.
Sweden is facing a worse scenario than the government previously described due to the war in Iran.
"We have now moved from the main scenario of limited impact to a scenario of significant impact on the Swedish economy," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) at a press conference.
This entails, among other things, a risk of higher inflation and lower GDP growth. Oil and gas prices have skyrocketed, though not to the most extreme levels, according to the Prime Minister.
Finance Minister Svantesson also views the situation with grave concern:
– This is the worst energy crisis in a very long time.
The government will therefore release an additional economic forecast for Sweden in early May.
Last Resort
So far, the government has not issued specific calls for Swedes to stop using their cars, work more from home, or take other steps to reduce fuel consumption. But nothing is being ruled out. Nor is fuel rationing, even though it should be viewed as a last resort.
– Government rationing is something we absolutely want to avoid at all costs. "That is why we are working on measures to ensure we do not reach that point," says Elisabeth Svantessson.
Neither Kristersson nor Svantesson is willing to discuss exactly what those measures entail at this time.
"We are not currently planning for any rationing, but we are prepared in case it should occur. If that happens, we will announce it well in advance," says Kristersson.
One of the current sources of uncertainty is the long–term future of shipping. The government is discussing with a number of countries how to ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz in the future.
Inviting Parties
Svantesson notes that the price of oil is above $100 per barrel on Thursday. The total loss due to the strait being closed is estimated at 13 million barrels of oil per day, according to the finance minister, who cites figures from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
"These are enormous quantities, and so far they are not being offset by much else. With each passing day, this crisis is getting worse."
The government has now invited various parties, such as SAS and the Swedish Farmers' Association, to get their perspective on disruptions in the flow of raw materials.
Source: GöteborgsPosten
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Kristersson and Svantesson, I wonder if they know?
Maybe they know about some of this?
I'm sure they're aware of this opportunity…
They do though, they really do know quite a bit.
It's just that they're not truthful about stuff.
Good luck!
However, this "crisis," is all by Choice & Free Will.
Don't forget that!
April 27, 2026 ✓
Spending money you don't have, with, other people's money.
Special Money
Regeringen: 2,7 miljarder i humanitärt stöd.
[machine translation]
The government is now allocating 2.7 billion in humanitarian aid. The funds will go to Sudan, the Congo, and Yemen, among other places.
The number of conflicts worldwide is at a record high, and over 300 million people are in need of urgent humanitarian aid such as shelter, clean water, food, and medicine.
"The needs are enormous," said Minister for International Development Cooperation Benjamin Dousa (M) at a press conference.
"This aid is going to the people who need it most."
The funds are channeled through SIDA and allocated to the 25 most urgent crises.
252 million goes to Sudan, 204 million to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and 151 million to Yemen. Myanmar, Syria, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Palestine, and Afghanistan will also receive more than 100 million kronor in aid.
This aid accounts for 60 percent of SIDA's total humanitarian budget for 2026. The funds are primarily allocated to various UN agencies, but also to aid organizations such as the Red Cross.
Source: GöteborgsPosten
(M): (the) Moderates
(proud kingkissers and Obamakissers)
SIDA: Swedish International Development Agency
Currency: SEK 1 = USD 0.11
final notice final I N V O I C E notice final notice
Unpaid
Past Due
final notice final I N V O I C E notice final notice
April 17, 2026 ✓
Act ≠ Law
"Pinsamt, Mohamsson!"
[machine translation]
Analysis • When a Swedish party leader is unaware of Sweden's most important constitutional law, it can only be summed up in a single word: Embarrassing! It's particularly ironic, of course, when it's Simona Mohamsson, leader of the Liberals—the party most closely associated over the years with ideals of education and the importance of learning.
Simona Mohamsson is likely not alone in having difficulty identifying Sweden's constitutional laws. Many Swedes probably have a rather vague understanding of the constitutional laws, let alone being able to name them all.
But a party leader should, of course, be familiar with the constitutional laws, especially the Instrument of Government.
Noteworthy
The Instrument of Government is Sweden's most important constitutional document. It forms the very foundation of Swedish democracy and the Swedish system of government. It describes the roles of the Riksdag and the Government, and establishes that all public power derives from the people and is exercised in accordance with the law. The Instrument of Government also lists citizens' freedoms and rights.
The Instrument of Government is thus a fundamental manual for a politician, a minister, and not least a party leader, on how political power is regulated and can be exercised in Sweden.
It is therefore remarkable that Simona Mohamsson does not seem to be familiar with the Instrument of Government.
Who Can Become King And Queen
But she also seems to have a vague understanding of the other constitutional laws.
These include the Freedom of the Press Act, which grants citizens the right to distribute printed materials and regulates the principle of public access to official records—the right to access public documents.
Another constitutional law is the Act on the Order of Succession, which regulates the line of succession and who can become king and queen. In addition, there is the Freedom of Expression Act, which protects freedom of expression on TV, radio, and the internet.
Four constitutional Laws
So, a total of four constitutional laws, of which Simona Mohamsson seems reasonably certain only about the Freedom of the Press Act.
The constitutional laws are considered so important that the Riksdag cannot simply amend them; instead, two parliamentary decisions are required, with an election in between.
It is, of course, particularly ironic that Simona Mohamsson is the Minister of Education and also the party leader of the Liberals, a party that has always associated itself with learning and knowledge.
The Liberals and the former People's Party have always prioritized education and school issues and have long advocated for a special social studies test for Swedish citizenship.
Many surely also remember Mohamssson's latest slogan: "Educate yourself, behave yourself, and care." A crash course in Sweden's system of government might be a good first step.
Source: SvT "News"
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1. Instrument of Government
(Regeringsformen)
2. Freedom of the Press Act
(Tryckfrihetsförordningen)
3. Act on the Order of Succession
(Successionsordningen)
4. Freedom of Expression Act
(Yttrandefrihetsgrundlagen)
Note:
These "constitutional laws" are considered so important…
"…that the Riksdag cannot simply amend them;
instead, two parliamentary decisions are required,
with an election in between."
That's it!
✨ One Decision • One Election • One Decision ✨
Imagine that!!
February 21, 2026 ✓
(February 20, 2026)
Omvärldens syn på Sverige är "mycket, mycket god".
[machine translation]
Sweden's image abroad is positive, according to the Swedish Institute's annual report. This is a recovery after several events that negatively affected the world's perception of the country.
"We have a good foundation to build on," says Madeleine Sjöstedt, Director General of the Swedish Institute.
Sweden's international reputation is one of the strongest in the world, according to the Swedish Institute, which published its annual report, The Image of Sweden Abroad 2025, on Friday. The report summarizes the perception of Sweden abroad by looking at traditional and social media, among other things.
Madeleine Sjöstedt, Director General of the Swedish Institute, now describes Sweden's image as "very, very good."
"Many people are attracted to the Swedish way of life and being," she says in Morgonstudion.
Over the past year, Sweden's social governance has been in the spotlight abroad, repeatedly receiving high rankings. One reason for this focus is that Sweden's integration into NATO and the country's military investments have attracted international attention.
Took a Hit
Sweden's image took something of a hit after several events during the pandemic and the following year.
Sweden's high–profile handling of COVID–19 was questioned during the pandemic. Then one of the biggest influence campaigns of all time was directed at Sweden—the LVU campaign. Rumors that social services were kidnapping Muslim children spread widely on social media. In the summer of 2023, the spotlight was once again on Sweden when Salwan Momika repeatedly burned Korans in public. This provoked strong and negative reactions in several Muslim countries.
According to Madeleine Sjöstedt, the negative effects of these events on Sweden's image have now largely disappeared.
"We know that it has had a dramatic impact, which has since subsided in most countries," she says.
Does Sweden's Image Play a Role?
According to Madeleine Sjöstedt, the world's image of Sweden affects the country's attractiveness for investment, study, and work. In addition to strengthening competitiveness, Madeleine Sjöstedt believes that it strengthens Sweden's resilience.
"If there is a serious crisis, it can be useful. You can see that with Ukraine, which is using its good reputation to hold out," she says.
In the report, the Swedish Institute points out that the world's focus on the Swedish defense has strengthened Sweden's image of resilience.
How do you think Sweden's image will change in the future?
"I see a bright future ahead, because we have a good foundation to build on."
Report: Sweden's Image Abroad In 2025
Themes in the coverage of Sweden:
• Continued coverage of Sweden's defense, security, and
international relations.
• Significant attention was given to specific events such
as the mass shooting in Örebro and the murder of
Salwan Momika.
• Statements about Sweden by leaders of other countries
attracted attention, including those by US President
Donald Trump.
• Sport featured prominently in the image of Sweden.
• Footballer Viktor Gyökeres' transfer to Arsenal was one
of the most widely reported news events.
• Other prominent events included Greta Thunberg's
participation in actions in support of Gaza.
Sweden's Reputation:
• Sweden generally has a positive reputation.
• Those with the most positive view of Sweden are Europe
and North America.
• Sweden's reputation is weakest in parts of Africa, but it
is still described as good.
Source: SVT "News"
Swedish Institute: www.si.se
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I'm not going to say much about the above.
It is what it is—and you can believe whatever you want. 🤭
👋😎 😎👍
February 11, 2026 ✓
Sverige måste ta korruptionen på större allvar.
[machine translation]
Sweden has become more corrupt. There are a number of measures the government could take to reduce the risk of corruption in the state apparatus and the party system.
We are used to thinking of Sweden as a pioneer in terms of transparency, legal certainty, and trust in public activities. But this is a position we seem to be slowly losing.
Every year, Transparency International measures perceived corruption in the public sector in almost 200 countries through its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). Sweden most recently scored 80 points out of 100, which is the lowest and thus worst rating in modern times and a continuation of a downward trend that has been going on for several years. Historically, Sweden scored around 90+ points, with peak ratings above 93 in the early 2000s.
Now Sweden ranks second worst among the Nordic countries. Denmark and Finland top the global ranking, with 89 and 88 points respectively.
Both the negative trend and the fact that we are falling out of the Nordic group should prompt our politicians to give higher priority to the issue of combating corruption. The trend is unlikely to reverse itself. It shows that today's controls are not sufficient.
One area where politicians are now trying to take action is, of course, the fight against organized crime. In its press release, Transparency International emphasizes the fight against crime as important for Sweden. A criminal economy estimated to have a turnover of around SEK 350 billion annually is a threat to trust throughout society.
But beyond that, there are more specific measures against corruption that have been raised in the political debate and, in several cases, investigated, but which have not yet been implemented.
For example, a national procurement database is still on Transparency International's wish list. Such a database exists in Finland and increases transparency in public affairs. We know that procurement, especially at the municipal level, is vulnerable to corruption. Both the Swedish Procurement Authority and the Swedish Competition Authority have called for a database, but the political level is dragging its feet.
Another measure that has been delayed is a party financing law with common rules for party support. Such a law was already discussed in 2021, the year before the so–called party financing scandal exploded. A government inquiry, the Transparency Committee, presented its proposals last year, but these have not yet led to any concrete legislative proposals. Politicians seem most interested in the issue when another party commits obvious transgressions.
A third measure—perhaps the most central one—that has not yet become a reality is a comprehensive anti–corruption law. The Tidö government has introduced the new crime of abuse of public office. But what is still missing is a separate corruption law that brings together more crimes, such as bribery and breach of trust, under the same umbrella and actually calls it corruption.
Symptomatically, current legislation does not mention the word corruption even once.
The workload at the Council on Legislation is likely to be heavy at the moment. But can we dare to hope that the Tidö government will still manage to deliver something more in this area before the election?
Source: GöteborgsPosten
Tidö Government: Sweden Democrats (SD), Christian Democrats (KD), Liberals (L), Moderates (M)
…and they, in turn, all belong to the Swedish Uniparty.
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No, Sweden has not become more corrupt
Instead, it's just like all other evil in current times, the Swedish corruption is becoming MORE VISIBLE.
Symptomatically, GöteborgsPosten never mentions the deeper reasons—the root of the problem.
Hint: It's NOT 'debt saturation'—far from it.
That's OK, we all know why.
And still, who is in charge?
July 27, 2025 ✓
Today [July 26] in Sweden:
Vi behöver fler kliniska prövningar inom svensk vård.
[machine translation]
In order for Sweden to remain a leading country when it comes to innovation and medical research, it is important to increase the number of clinical trials. The government is now launching an investigation into how more patients can be given the opportunity to participate in such trials, including groups that have previously found it difficult to give consent due to their medical condition, writes Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD), Minister for Health.
Sweden has a long history of medical research and innovation and is ranked as one of the world's top innovation countries. Despite this, the number of clinical trials has declined in recent years. The government is now taking a further step to increase the number of clinical trials in Sweden. An investigator will now review the issue and, within that framework, the possibility for people with reduced decision–making capacity to participate in clinical trials.
Clinical trials are conducted on new medicines and medical devices to determine whether they are safe and effective. Fewer clinical trials affect the potential for new medical breakthroughs in Sweden and limit Swedish patients' access to early, innovative and sometimes life–saving treatments.
The government aims to increase the number of clinical trials. Clinical trials are crucial for new medical breakthroughs and also enable Swedish patients to get early access to new and innovative treatments. More patients should have the opportunity to participate in one. For people with reduced decision–making capacity, participation can be difficult or impossible because it requires the consent of the patient, guardian or trustee. This may be the case, for example, for people with dementia or other illnesses that affect cognitive ability. Even people who suddenly lose full mental capacity may find it difficult to participate in a clinical trial. For example, a person who has suffered a cardiac arrest may not be able to give consent for treatment with a new drug in a research study, even if doctors believe that this particular drug can save him or her, they are then tied to other treatment options.
The inquiry should therefore make proposals on who should have the power to give informed consent to participate in a clinical trial for a person who is permanently or temporarily incapacitated. In addition, the inquiry should make proposals on who should be able to give informed consent for a person temporarily lacking decision–making capacity in the case of other clinical research. In the latter case, other conditions may also need to be set for conducting such trials with persons temporarily lacking decision–making capacity. In this context, there are of course important considerations that need to be made in relation to the rights and freedoms of those concerned. All trials must also continue to be reviewed by the Ethical Review Authority before they can be approved.
A previous report on access to vaccines against COVID-19 (SOU 2022:3) pointed to the need to be able to conduct larger and more effective studies in areas such as vaccines. Examples of such studies are cluster-randomized clinical trials, a type of study in which entire groups, rather than individuals, are randomly assigned to different groups. Each group is then assigned a specific treatment or intervention to be evaluated. The groups, or 'clusters', can be hospitals, health centres, wards or other organizational units. The inquiry will therefore consider whether these cluster–randomized trials should be allowed in Sweden and, if so, what legal, scientific and ethical aspects may arise if such studies are allowed in Sweden.
The Government has met regularly with representatives of both industry and the regions to discuss the common goal of increasing the number of clinical trials in Sweden. We have now continued to work on several of the issues raised. The Government is keen to simplify processes and regulations so that companies choose to locate their clinical trials in Sweden. In the face of strong international competition, Sweden must offer attractive conditions for research and innovation. This is a prerequisite for strengthening our common prosperity and for patients to have access to the most effective treatments.
Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD), Minister for Health
Source: GöteborgsPosten ZzzZzzZzz…
KD: Christian Democrats
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Complicit
The words from the Swedish Health Minister are what they are and the Ethical Review Authority is what it is.
I know of, at least, two people who've been on the board of the Ethical Review Authority, and they could care less when we were calling out for help regarding my situation with the Swedish Healthcare System (2018/2019).
July 18, 2025 ✓
Today [July 17] in Sweden:
Två veckor med nya lagen: Så många tjänstemän har förolämpats.
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Two weeks have passed since the new law on 'insulting a public official' came into force. Since its introduction on July 2, police in the Western Region have received 24 reports of criminal language against public officials. And one professional group stands out among the reports.
– 21 of the reports concern police officers, says Tamara Gonzales Fuentes, police spokesperson.
On July 2, new legislation came into force making it illegal to insult public officials.
What has become illegal is to "direct accusations, derogatory statements or humiliating behavior" against, for example, police officers in the course of their work, provided that "the act is likely to offend the official's self–esteem or dignity".
The controversial law aims to strengthen the protection of public servants, but it has also been criticized for restricting freedom of expression.
Exactly how the law will be applied and who will be convicted is still unclear. But the police do have a figure for how many people have been reported for the new crime in the first few weeks.
"Too Early To Say"
GP has asked the authority to compile how many reports of the new crime classification have been made in western Sweden in the first two weeks, and the result is almost two reports a day.
– "From July 2 until today, we have received 24 reports in the Western Police Region, including the crime of insulting a public official," says Tamara Gonzalez Fuentes, Police Spokesperson.
According to Tamara Gonzalez, it is still too early to say whether this should be seen as a lot or a little in relation to other criminal classifications.
– "Right now it's a bit too early to say whether it's a lot or a little, and I myself can't draw any concrete comparisons without it becoming speculative," she says.
"Gendered Words, Swearing And Other Things"
When it comes to the question of which occupational groups are most exposed to insults that are considered potentially criminal, however, the trend in the first few weeks is clear.
– "Two of the complaints are against government employees, one against a municipal employee and 21 against police officers," says Tamara Gonzales Fuentes.
Having read through these complaints, can you say anything about the type of insults they have received?
– "These are insults in various terms and degrees, where individuals have intended to offend officials. I can't go into the exact terms, but there are both gender words, swear words and other things that are intended to offend, she says.
Investigated As Other Crimes
How many of the reports will result in convictions is still an open question, as there is no case law and no cases have been brought to court.
It is therefore difficult for Tamara Gonzales to say when the picture will become clearer as to exactly which statements now constitute a crime.
– The crime of insulting a public official is no different from the investigation of other crimes, but is investigated by local police districts. "So exactly how long it can take differs a little from case to case, also because in some cases there are reports of only insulting a public official, while in other cases it has been committed in connection with other offenses," she says.
Source: GöteborgsPosten ZzzZzzZzz…
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We don't know at this time if the police will
issue a public list of forbidden, insulting, words.
We shall see.