May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Alf_svensson":
Analysis & Opinion: 16 Sep 11
As Sweden's politicians return to business at the Riksdag after a period of party-leadership reshuffling, The Local's Rebecca Martin examines concerns that youth has begun to trump experience in Swedish politics.
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Analysis & Opinion: 10 Sep 10
Here's a look at the Christian Democrats, bidding to retain power as one of the smaller parties within the centre-right Alliance coalition.
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National: 6 Jul 10
Swedish crime writer and Ship to Gaza activist Henning Mankell has called on Hamas to release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit from Palestinian custody.
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Politics: 8 Jun 09
Alf Svensson, the former leader of the Christian Democrats, and Anna Maria Corazza Bildt, the wife of the Swedish foreign minister Carl Bildt, appear set to claim seats in the EU parliament at the expense of their party colleagues.
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Politics: 6 Jun 09
Former Abba star Benny Andersson has given one million kronor ($128,000) to ensure that Swedish voters can vote for Gudrun Schyman’s feminist political party in Sunday's EU parliamentary elections.
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National: 4 Jun 09
Swedish migration authorities have come in for scathing criticism following a decision to deport a man so ill with Parkinson’s disease that his home country of Nigeria refused to grant him entry.
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Analysis & Opinion: 20 May 09
At 70 years old, there’s no sign of Alf Svensson slowing down, as Lydia Parafianowicz discovers when she speaks to the former Christian Democrat leader currently vying for a seat in the European Parliament.
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Politics: 23 Dec 07
Alf Svensson, the former leader of the Christian Democrats, has criticised the government's job policy.
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Politics: 29 Mar 07
Göran Persson has slammed a television documentary about his time in power as an example of the media's 'clipping' of politics. Only his negative views were shown, he says.
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Politics: 16 Mar 07
On Saturday Mona Sahlin is expected to be named the new leader of Sweden's largest political party. But only half of the party's voters have confidence in her ability to do the job.
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Politics: 21 Jul 06
The leaders of all of Sweden's major parties are heading to Öland on Friday to face questioning from a leading Swedish evangelist. The politicians are also set to sing hymns and join in prayers.
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Politics: 20 Feb 05
Of all the main party leaders, the Swedish public has the greatest confidence in the Moderates' Fredrik Reinfeldt. But prime minister Göran Persson is less popular now than at any time since September 2000.
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Politics: 26 Oct 04
Enskede IK football club faces a tax investigation, embarrassing club chairman (and Sweden's finance minister) Bosse Ringholm. And former Christian Democrat leader Alf Svensson is under fire for accepting hospitality from a North African dictator.
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Politics: 8 Apr 04
They're haemorrhaging voters and hold fewer than 10% of the seats in parliament - but the Christian Democrats are optimistic.
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Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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