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Sweden 'must raise its net freedom profile'
Science & Technology: 30 May 13
While promoting internet freedom is a policy priority for Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, Sweden's efforts remain largely unknown, according a new report that concludes Sweden needs to do more to raise its global profile as a leader on the issue.
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Christian Democrats have most sex: poll
Politics: 29 May 13
Sweden's Christian Democrats have the most sex, a survey of political party sympathizers' sex habits has revealed, while supporters of the Centre Party report being most satisfied with their sex lives.
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'Sweden Democrat thugs only voice what many Swedes think'
Analysis & Opinion: 22 Nov 12
The real scandal isn't what drunken Sweden Democrats said when they are out on the town, but that the racism they expressed is so common among Swedes, argues Mariam Osman Sherifay, chairwoman the the Centre Against Racism.
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Sweden Democrats hit all-time high in new poll
Politics: 12 Nov 12
The far-right Sweden Democrats have recorded their highest voter-support poll results ever, shooting up to 11.2 percent, with party leader Jimmie Åkesson stating the party is on "the road to success".
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'Americans are narrow- minded about politics'
Analysis & Opinion: 5 Nov 12
Most Swedes won't be casting votes for Barack Obama or Mitt Romney in Tuesday's US presidential elections, but that doesn't mean they don't have an opinion. See what some Stockholmers think, and chime in with your own views on The Local's Have Your Say.
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Swedish 'descendants' vote Republican
National: 4 Nov 12
While a majority of Swedes are rooting for Barack Obama, Americans living in towns with Swedish origins overwhelmingly vote Republican.
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Government parties lose ground in polls
Politics: 20 Aug 12
The gap between the two political blocks in Sweden is widening, according to a new poll showing that the centre-right government alliance parties are losing ground.
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Sweden Democrats third largest party: poll
Politics: 4 Jun 12
The far-right Sweden Democrats are Sweden's third largest political party, according to a new poll, while another survey shows the three centre-left parties have enough support to command a majority in parliament.
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Social Democrats return to top of Swedish politics
Politics: 12 Mar 12
The Social Democrats have regained their position as Sweden's largest political party, according to a new poll, helping Sweden's three centre-left opposition parties amass more combined support than the centre-right Alliance government.
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Rise in polls 'Löfven-effect': political expert
Politics: 13 Feb 12
Since the new Social Democrat party leader Stefan Löfven took up the post, the party is gaining strength in the polls, causing political experts to speak of a ”Löfven-effect”.
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Juholt remark sparks political squabble
Politics: 17 Jan 12
Social Democrat leader Håkan Juholt once again landed himself in hot water after saying that the government had “pushed through” defence policies with the help of the Sweden Democrats.
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Social Democrats call time on 'self-torture'
Politics: 15 Feb 11
Social Democrat party secretary Ibrahim Baylan said on receipt of the party's crisis commission report on Tuesday that it was time to put an end to the turmoil and look to the future.
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Social Democrats a 'gang of navel-gazers': report
Politics: 14 Feb 11
As new poll numbers show a continued slide in popularity for Sweden's Social Democrats, the party's crisis commission has slammed the party as "inward looking" and "closed."
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Sweden's Alliance parties gain majority in new poll
Politics: 20 Dec 10
A new poll has revealed that if an election were held now, the ruling Alliance would gain a majority in Sweden's parliament, the Riksdag, while support for Sweden's Social Democratic Party continues to slide.
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General knowledge tops for Swedish status: study
Society: 18 Dec 10
Swedes consider having broad general knowledge, being skilled at one's job and being a good parent as the most important qualities for status, a new survey has revealed.
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The failure of Sweden's Red-Green alliance
Analysis & Opinion: 27 Oct 10
The uneasy alliance between Sweden's Social Democrats, Greens, and Left Party was doomed from the start, argues Social Democratic politician and communications consultant Niklas Nordström.
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Live Blog: election night in Sweden
Politics: 20 Sep 10
The Local's correspondents bring you all the latest news from the Swedish election, live from the main parties' headquarters in Stockholm. See the drama unfold live here.
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Social Democrats regain lead in new poll
Politics: 16 Sep 10
The Social Democrats have clawed back the lead as the election nears, according to a new poll. But despite the gains, the Alliance coalition retains its commanding lead with four days to go to election day.
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Poll lead continues for Alliance parties
National: 10 Sep 10
The centre-right Alliance has extended its lead over the opposition in a poll released on Friday, while the nationalist Sweden Democrats saw their support climb to 6 percent.
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Polls: Social Democrat support falls to new lows
Politics: 31 Aug 10
Three weeks before the election, the Social Democrats have registered their lowest level of support so far in a new poll from United Minds. Support fell to 27.3 percent in the survey, which was conducted on behalf of Aftonbladet.
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MPs support Sweden Democrats isolation: poll
Politics: 4 Aug 10
66 percent of 148 Swedish members of parliament surveyed are prepared to cooperate across the political blocs to ensure a stable government if the far-right Sweden Democrats enter parliament.
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Sweden Democrats hold balance of power: poll
Politics: 3 Aug 10
The far-right Sweden Democrats have the backing of 6.5 percent of the electorate and would hold the balance of power if an election were held today, a new voter poll shows.
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Support for new nuclear reactors grows: survey
Politics: 10 Jul 10
A decision in Sweden's parliament, the Riksdag, to allow old nuclear reactors to be replaced has broad support among Swedes, according to a survey presented by the Liberal Party.
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Moderates are largest party: poll
Politics: 22 Jun 10
The Moderates are currently the largest parliamentary party with the support of 29.9 percent of the electorate, according to a new poll, while the Sweden Democrats on 5.6 percent threaten the Alliance coalition's hopes of a majority.
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Swedish companies shun foreign ownership
Business & Money: 31 Dec 09
At a time when Sweden's largest automakers – both owned by American companies – are up for grabs, Swedish companies remain sceptical about foreign ownership, a new poll shows.
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Voters continue to flee Social Democrats: poll
Politics: 24 Nov 09
Support for the Social Democrats continues to slide, having now dipped below 30 percent, according to a new poll.
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Sweden Democrats at record high: poll
Politics: 13 Aug 09
The far-right Sweden Democrats have increased their support to a record 5.6 percent, according to a new voter poll published on Thursday.
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Pirates close in on Riksdag: poll
Politics: 19 Jul 09
The Pirate Party and the far-right Sweden Democrats are on course for seats in the Riksdag according to a new poll published on Sunday.
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Swedes spurn bling but value education
Society: 14 Dec 07
Owning expensive jewellery and having own company are big status symbols for Americans and Russians, but not for Swedes. Swedes rate language skills highly, however.
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Swedes shun bling for bland
Society: 8 Dec 06
Fur coats, trophy wives and hobnobbing with royalty are low status in Sweden, while having a broad education, being a good parent and being good at your job are high status, according to a study published on Friday.
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