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Denmark's government will present a new 10-year defense spending plan on Tuesday, including an additional 50 billion kroner and a target of 2.5% of...
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The Finnish parliament passed its contested social security reform by a single vote on May 4, tightening unemployment benefit rules and slowing...
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The Finnish government has imposed a 119 euro monthly tax increase on individuals earning over 100,000 euros. This policy targets high earners and is...
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Finnish Parliament sees decline in citizens' initiatives compared to record previous term. Officials confirm lower numbers but note situation could...
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Sorsele Municipality in northern Sweden must pay 500,000 kronor after courts found it compromised national security. The exact nature of the security...
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Denmark plans to ease mortgage rules for rural home buyers, allowing more flexibility for banks assessing loans outside major cities. The changes aim...
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Gothenburg's Red-Green coalition has passed its final budget before elections, focusing on preschool expansion and public transport subsidies. The...
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Denmark's parliament faces a language barrier crisis as both hired Greenlandic interpreters resign before starting work. The situation gained...
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Stockholm's Moderate Party challenges a major municipal housing transaction through a minority referral. The political move could delay or cancel the...
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Gothenburg's proposed 30-hour preschool program for children of parents on leave faces strong opposition criticism. The red-green coalition's plan...
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Copenhagen's municipal elections feature heated debates about free childcare proposals. The issue has historical roots dating back 200 years when...
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Denmark's Social Democrats have withdrawn support from an Aalborg election candidate after discovering his violence conviction. The party acted just...
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A Social Democratic council candidate in Aalborg faces political turmoil after receiving a three-month prison sentence for violence and death threats...
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SDP MP Pia Hiltunen breaks with her party to support government legislation making employee dismissal easier. The first-term parliamentarian cites...
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Finland's parliament descended into chaos during heated debates over planned nurse layoffs. Opposition parties confronted the government about...
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Denmark has eliminated 69 polling stations ahead of local elections, forcing voters to travel further. Election experts warn this could reduce...
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Finnish Social and Health Minister Kaisa Juuso faces growing criticism over hiring her son as an assistant while northern communities protest...
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Young Conservative leader Ola Svenneby declines to comment on whether Nikolai Astrup should challenge Ine Eriksen Søreide for party leadership....
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A political clash in Karlstad, Sweden has escalated into legal battles after the city council blocked opposition questions. The Karlstad Quality of...
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Eight politicians compete for mayor in Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality, creating Denmark's most crowded local leadership race. While candidates gain...
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Six candidates advance to interviews for Savonlinna's city manager position, including former Lappeenranta leader Kimmo Jarva. The selection features...
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Finland launches investigation into healthcare diagnosis data accuracy after technical errors affected welfare region funding allocations. The probe...
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Swedish politicians continue facing threats despite legal reforms over the past 25 years. A new report shows the persistence of this democratic...
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