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Merkel's coalition faces 'stress test' as SPD conference gets underway

Merkel's coalition faces 'stress test' as SPD conference gets underway

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's right-left coalition faces a "stress test" from Friday as the weakened Social Democrats kick off a crunch congress to discuss their next move under a new, more radical leadership.

From 'Scholzomat' to 'Robin Hood': Who wants to lead Germany's SPD?

From 'Scholzomat' to 'Robin Hood': Who wants to lead Germany's SPD?

Merkel's future hangs in balance as Social Democrats pick new leaders

Merkel's future hangs in balance as Social Democrats pick new leaders

SPD hopes to revamp itself as voting for new leaders begins

SPD hopes to revamp itself as voting for new leaders begins

Here is Denmark’s new Social Democrat government

Here is Denmark’s new Social Democrat government

Frederiksen to become Denmark's youngest PM after left-wing parties reach deal

Frederiksen to become Denmark's youngest PM after left-wing parties reach deal

Mette Frederiksen: The new face of the Danish Social Democratic model

Mette Frederiksen: The new face of the Danish Social Democratic model

Why can’t Germany’s Social Democrats pull themselves together?
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Why can’t Germany’s Social Democrats pull themselves together?

EU elections in Denmark: 'Free movement should also be fair movement'

EU elections in Denmark: 'Free movement should also be fair movement'

Danish Social Democrats want more vulnerable children to be placed in foster homes

Danish Social Democrats want more vulnerable children to be placed in foster homes

Social Democrats in uproar as youth leader calls for BMW to be nationalized

Social Democrats in uproar as youth leader calls for BMW to be nationalized

Sweden's ruling party's Twitter account hijacked

Sweden's ruling party's Twitter account hijacked

Left-wingers start 'internal opposition' within Sweden's ruling Social Democrats

Left-wingers start 'internal opposition' within Sweden's ruling Social Democrats

How Sweden's government deal has hit the popularity of political parties
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How Sweden's government deal has hit the popularity of political parties

2018

New survey: The winners and losers in Swedish politics

New survey: The winners and losers in Swedish politics

Analysis: A historic week ahead for the Swedish Parliament

Analysis: A historic week ahead for the Swedish Parliament

'Sweden has let the immigration issue hijack the political agenda'

'Sweden has let the immigration issue hijack the political agenda'

Who is Sweden's Social Democratic Prime Minister Stefan Löfven?

Who is Sweden's Social Democratic Prime Minister Stefan Löfven?

Social Democrat steps down after spreading false information in Arabic

Social Democrat steps down after spreading false information in Arabic

Denmark’s opposition split widens as 'written promise' demanded for support of Social Democrats

Denmark’s opposition split widens as 'written promise' demanded for support of Social Democrats

Swedish PM pledges to hike taxes on the 'very, very rich'

Swedish PM pledges to hike taxes on the 'very, very rich'

Denmark’s Social Democrats 'at 2015 level' in new poll

Denmark’s Social Democrats 'at 2015 level' in new poll

'Folkhemmet' – how a revolutionary political idea changed Sweden for good
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'Folkhemmet' – how a revolutionary political idea changed Sweden for good

IN DEPTH: The shifting sands of Sweden's immigration debate

IN DEPTH: The shifting sands of Sweden's immigration debate

Social Democrats go it alone in break with allies over immigration

Social Democrats go it alone in break with allies over immigration

Cracks show in Denmark's opposition as allies censure Social Democrats

Cracks show in Denmark's opposition as allies censure Social Democrats

Support for anti-immigration Sweden Democrats grows ahead of Swedish election

Support for anti-immigration Sweden Democrats grows ahead of Swedish election

Social Democrats pledge 4bn kronor pensions boost

Social Democrats pledge 4bn kronor pensions boost

Study Swedish or lose welfare, Swedish Social Democrats propose

Study Swedish or lose welfare, Swedish Social Democrats propose

How to understand the 2018 Swedish election through Abba songs

How to understand the 2018 Swedish election through Abba songs

Could the Sweden Democrats leave Sweden ungovernable after the election?
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Could the Sweden Democrats leave Sweden ungovernable after the election?

Danish Social Democrat leader faces criticism after 'using ethnicity' in Facebook debate

Danish Social Democrat leader faces criticism after 'using ethnicity' in Facebook debate

Danish Social Democrat leader faces rejection on Labour Day

Danish Social Democrat leader faces rejection on Labour Day

Sweden's Social Democrats propose ban on religious independent schools

Sweden's Social Democrats propose ban on religious independent schools

SPD leaders expect to clear coalition deal hurdle with Merkel's conservatives

SPD leaders expect to clear coalition deal hurdle with Merkel's conservatives

Denmark's Social Democrats want to cap 'non-Western' asylum seekers

Denmark's Social Democrats want to cap 'non-Western' asylum seekers

Danish Social Democrats criticised for plan to 'send asylum seekers to Africa'

Danish Social Democrats criticised for plan to 'send asylum seekers to Africa'

Social Democrats to fight election on right-wing turf

Social Democrats to fight election on right-wing turf

Swedish Social Democrat staff admit social media trolling

Swedish Social Democrat staff admit social media trolling

Could Sweden put the EU's landmark Cuba agreement on ice?

Could Sweden put the EU's landmark Cuba agreement on ice?

2017

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats the biggest losers in new pre-election poll

Anti-immigration Sweden Democrats the biggest losers in new pre-election poll

Austrian ruling party's number two resigns over smear campaign

Austrian ruling party's number two resigns over smear campaign

Swedish PM survives no-confidence vote by wide margin

Swedish PM survives no-confidence vote by wide margin

This is who the Swedes want as Prime Minister in 2018

This is who the Swedes want as Prime Minister in 2018

Social Democrats unharmed by IT scandal, polls suggest

Social Democrats unharmed by IT scandal, polls suggest

Merkel's SPD rivals face snap election in Volkswagen home state

Merkel's SPD rivals face snap election in Volkswagen home state

Social Democrats evoke Obama election poster in campaign to back defence minister

Social Democrats evoke Obama election poster in campaign to back defence minister

Austrian centre-left eyes majority in elections

Austrian centre-left eyes majority in elections

Denmark’s Social Democrats, DF join in criticism of PM over free movement

Denmark’s Social Democrats, DF join in criticism of PM over free movement

Danish People’s Party to opposition: guarantee no changes on immigration

Danish People’s Party to opposition: guarantee no changes on immigration

Germany's Social Democrats call for resistance against Trump's policies

Germany's Social Democrats call for resistance against Trump's policies

Why the Sweden Democrats and Centre Party could be key in the next Swedish election

Why the Sweden Democrats and Centre Party could be key in the next Swedish election

Could crisis in the opposition bring a new political climate in Sweden?

Could crisis in the opposition bring a new political climate in Sweden?

Sweden's Social Democrats to propose limits on migrant labour

Sweden's Social Democrats to propose limits on migrant labour

Is a new political alliance forming in Denmark?

Is a new political alliance forming in Denmark?

Swedish Moderate leader's power play backfires leaving opposition divisions exposed

Swedish Moderate leader's power play backfires leaving opposition divisions exposed

2016

This is how many times Facebook got mentioned in Sweden in 2016

This is how many times Facebook got mentioned in Sweden in 2016

Just how 'far right' are the Sweden Democrats?
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Just how 'far right' are the Sweden Democrats?

Swedish PM promises to tackle segregation

Swedish PM promises to tackle segregation

Poll shows cost of spring crisis for Swedish government

Poll shows cost of spring crisis for Swedish government

Swedish PM shakes up cabinet in key reshuffle

Swedish PM shakes up cabinet in key reshuffle

2015

Vandals attack Swedish government buildings

Vandals attack Swedish government buildings

Five key moments in Löfven's first year as PM

Five key moments in Löfven's first year as PM

Bomb threat tops flood of SPD hate mail

Bomb threat tops flood of SPD hate mail

Swedish PM homes in on feminism in key speech

Swedish PM homes in on feminism in key speech

Budget marks return to 1990s social democracy

Budget marks return to 1990s social democracy

Rocky six months for new Swedish PM Löfven

Rocky six months for new Swedish PM Löfven

2014

ELECTIONS BLOG: Updates and analysis

ELECTIONS BLOG: Updates and analysis

Löfven pledges billions to 'get railways working'

Löfven pledges billions to 'get railways working'

Social Democrat budget targets schools

Social Democrat budget targets schools

Social Democrats make tax pledge to elderly

Social Democrats make tax pledge to elderly

Have Sweden's politicians totally lost their sense of direction?

Have Sweden's politicians totally lost their sense of direction?

2013

Sweden Democrats gain most in key voter survey

Sweden Democrats gain most in key voter survey

Swedish opposition to scrap migrant-worker law

Swedish opposition to scrap migrant-worker law

Migrant quota rewrites opposition's election bid

Migrant quota rewrites opposition's election bid

Tedious praise of 'perfect Swedish society'

Tedious praise of 'perfect Swedish society'

Shadow budget focuses on jobs and pensioners

Shadow budget focuses on jobs and pensioners

Social Democrat sacked over Facebook racism

Social Democrat sacked over Facebook racism

Opposition looks to help student workers

Opposition looks to help student workers

Opposition battle plan takes aim at Lööf

Opposition battle plan takes aim at Lööf

Löfven in Sweden Democrat battle with PM

Löfven in Sweden Democrat battle with PM

Unions urge Social Democrats to go it alone

Unions urge Social Democrats to go it alone

Bodström slams Social Democrats over Mustafa

Bodström slams Social Democrats over Mustafa

Party crumbled under pressure: Mustafa

Party crumbled under pressure: Mustafa

Omar Mustafa and the Social Democrats

Omar Mustafa and the Social Democrats

Löfven speaks out on Mustafa departure

Löfven speaks out on Mustafa departure

No one can represent all of 'Sweden's Muslims'

No one can represent all of 'Sweden's Muslims'

'Mustafa failed to heed warning last year'

'Mustafa failed to heed warning last year'

Protests mount against Mustafa's ouster

Protests mount against Mustafa's ouster

Social Democratic Christians back Mustafa

Social Democratic Christians back Mustafa

Social Democrats force out Mustafa over 'values'

Social Democrats force out Mustafa over 'values'

Mustafa must 'share party values': Löfven

Mustafa must 'share party values': Löfven

Löfven defends colleague in anti-Semitism row

Anti-Semitism row rocks top Social Democrat

Anti-Semitism row rocks top Social Democrat

Social Democrats want compulsory preschools and high schools

Social Democrats want compulsory preschools and high schools

Social Democrats strike deal on welfare profits

Social Democrats strike deal on welfare profits

The Lowdown: Social Democrat party congress

The Lowdown: Social Democrat party congress

Opposition: Alliance jobs policy 'doesn't work'

Opposition: Alliance jobs policy 'doesn't work'

Social Democrat support continues to climb

Social Democrat support continues to climb

'CV discrimination is idiotic': opposition

'CV discrimination is idiotic': opposition

'Make secondary education mandatory'

'Make secondary education mandatory'

'We had to make the party look fit to govern'

'We had to make the party look fit to govern'

2012

Opposition parties still in the lead: poll

Social Democrats: no ban on welfare sector profits

Man sent sex threats in Moderate politico's name

Man sent sex threats in Moderate politico's name

Juholt in cash spat with the Social Democrats

Juholt in cash spat with the Social Democrats

Social Democrats drop sharply in polls

Social Democrats drop sharply in polls

Government parties lose ground in polls

Government parties lose ground in polls

Social Democrat MP dies after battling illness

Social Democrat MP dies after battling illness

Stefan Löfven finally crosses the water

Stefan Löfven finally crosses the water

'Give 100 million in export support': Löfven

'Give 100 million in export support': Löfven

Löfven in the US looking to learn from Obama

Löfven in the US looking to learn from Obama

'Full-time for all public staff': Social Democrats

'Full-time for all public staff': Social Democrats

Drop in polls 'reverse Juholt effect': Moderates

Problem of profiting ex-politicos not simply money, money, money

Problem of profiting ex-politicos not simply money, money, money

Ex-minister snags top Swedish banking job

Ex-minister snags top Swedish banking job

Middle-aged Swedish women loving Löfven

Middle-aged Swedish women loving Löfven

'People have a duty to make themselves hirable'

'People have a duty to make themselves hirable'

Silence is golden for Social Democrats' Löfven

Silence is golden for Social Democrats' Löfven

Social Democrats sprint into poll lead

Social Democrats sprint into poll lead

Social Democrats return to top of Swedish politics

Löfven lifts Social Democrats in poll results

Löfven lifts Social Democrats in poll results

Politician slammed for remarks on Sharia courts

Politician slammed for remarks on Sharia courts

Sweden can back eurozone pact: Riksdag

Sweden can back eurozone pact: Riksdag

Löfven takes over: 'our values are timeless'

Löfven takes over: 'our values are timeless'

'High hopes' for Löfven as Social Democrat head

'High hopes' for Löfven as Social Democrat head

Social Democrats drop eurozone pact opposition

Löfven 'proud and happy' to take party's top job

Löfven 'proud and happy' to take party's top job

Stefan Löfven: 'the only name all could agree on'

Stefan Löfven: 'the only name all could agree on'

Union boss tipped as new Social Democrat head

Union boss tipped as new Social Democrat head

'We'll have a decision on Friday': Jämtin

'We'll have a decision on Friday': Jämtin

Social Democrats still 'deeply divided': expert

Social Democrats still 'deeply divided': expert

'God only knows' what could have been: Juholt

'God only knows' what could have been: Juholt

'We will have an answer on Monday': Jämtin

'We will have an answer on Monday': Jämtin

Social Democrats plumb new poll depths

Social Democrats plumb new poll depths

Juholt resigns as Social Democrat leader

Juholt resigns as Social Democrat leader

Juholt expected to resign as Social Democrat head

Juholt expected to resign as Social Democrat head

Håkan Juholt survives to lead another day

Håkan Juholt survives to lead another day

‘I feel strong support from the party’: Juholt

‘I feel strong support from the party’: Juholt

Social Democrats affirm eurozone pact opposition

Social Democrats affirm eurozone pact opposition

Sex harassment claims taint Juholt ally anew

Sex harassment claims taint Juholt ally anew

Juholt remark sparks political squabble

Juholt slammed for 'failing' Social Democrats

Juholt slammed for 'failing' Social Democrats

Social Democrats continue to fall in polls

Social Democrats continue to fall in polls

2011

Sweden's Greens continue to climb in polls

Sweden's Greens continue to climb in polls

Social Democrats sink to record low: poll

Social Democrats sink to record low: poll

Steinbrück rules out new grand coalition

Steinbrück rules out new grand coalition

Social Democrats tighten stance on care profits

Social Democrats tighten stance on care profits

Juholt 'must step down’: former minister

Juholt 'must step down’: former minister

New blow for Håkan Juholt: survey

New blow for Håkan Juholt: survey

Support for Social Democrats rising: poll

Support for Social Democrats rising: poll

Juholt demands stricter controls of elderly care

Juholt demands stricter controls of elderly care

Halt deportations to Syria: Social Democrats

Voters flee Social Democrats in new poll

Voters flee Social Democrats in new poll

Juholt support at record low: survey

Juholt support at record low: survey

Probe dropped, Juholt to remain party leader

Probe dropped, Juholt to remain party leader

Social Democrats meet to decide Juholt's fate

Juholt defiant in face of calls to step down

Juholt defiant in face of calls to step down

Juholt travel expenses under scrutiny

Juholt travel expenses under scrutiny

Juholt position 'difficult' after fraud probe: expert

Juholt position 'difficult' after fraud probe: expert

Håkan Juholt subject to criminal investigation

Håkan Juholt subject to criminal investigation

Swedes' confidence in Juholt plummets

Juholt probed over rental payment scandal

Juholt probed over rental payment scandal

Greens back Moderate Party cooperation

Greens back Moderate Party cooperation

Social Democrats open to Centre-Liberal coaction

Social Democrats open to Centre-Liberal coaction

Former Swedish minister joins Goldman Sachs

Former Swedish minister joins Goldman Sachs

Juholt promises 21 concrete points of reform

Juholt promises 21 concrete points of reform

Sommestad to be new face of Sweden's Social Democrat women

Sweden Democrats fourth largest party: poll

Sweden Democrats fourth largest party: poll

New Green Party chiefs bring poll success

New Green Party chiefs bring poll success

Sahlin slams Social Democrats over Libya

Sahlin slams Social Democrats over Libya

Hooligans should report to police - Social Democrats

Hooligans should report to police - Social Democrats

Poll: Social Democrats Sweden's largest party

Poll: Social Democrats Sweden's largest party

Social Democrats in Libya mission u-turn

Social Democrats in Libya mission u-turn

Low turn out fears in Swedish election re-run

Low turn out fears in Swedish election re-run

Power shift beckons in Swedish election re-run

'Crap job' remark lands politician in hot water

'Crap job' remark lands politician in hot water

Künast seen as Greens' best hope for chancellor

Künast seen as Greens' best hope for chancellor

Bahn CEO warns of financial claim if Stuttgart 21 blocked

Bahn CEO warns of financial claim if Stuttgart 21 blocked

Sweden's far-right votes with the government: study

Juholt backed by a quarter of Swedes: poll

Juholt backed by a quarter of Swedes: poll

Juholt's girlfriend convicted of fraud: report

Juholt's girlfriend convicted of fraud: report

Juholt: 'There is another way, a different choice'

Juholt: 'There is another way, a different choice'

Juholt confirmed as Social Democrat leader

Juholt confirmed as Social Democrat leader

Sahlin prepares Social Democrats handover

Social Democrats eject Sahlin old guard

Social Democrats eject Sahlin old guard

Polls show no ‘Juholt effect’

Polls show no ‘Juholt effect’

Swedish papers size up Håkan Juholt

Swedish papers size up Håkan Juholt

'Wild card' Juholt faces challenge of mending a party in crisis

'Wild card' Juholt faces challenge of mending a party in crisis

Dark horse MP named as Sahlin's successor

Dark horse MP named as Sahlin's successor

Understanding the Social Democrats' leadership crisis

Understanding the Social Democrats' leadership crisis

Leading Social Democrat calls party 'Stalinist'

Leading Social Democrat calls party 'Stalinist'

Social Democrat party secretary to quit

Social Democrat party secretary to quit

Olof Palme paid homage in Stockholm

Olof Palme paid homage in Stockholm

Top Social Democrat quits politics

Top Social Democrat quits politics

Social Democrats call time on 'self-torture'

Social Democrats call time on 'self-torture'

Social Democrats a 'gang of navel-gazers': report

Social Democrats a 'gang of navel-gazers': report

Hunt for new Social Democrat leader begins

Hunt for new Social Democrat leader begins

Guttenberg orders full review of armed forces

Guttenberg orders full review of armed forces

Swedish union head to leave next year

Swedish union head to leave next year

2010

Sweden's Alliance parties gain majority in new poll

Sweden's Alliance parties gain majority in new poll

Moderates largest party in Sweden: survey

Moderates largest party in Sweden: survey

How Moderate success could doom the Alliance

How Moderate success could doom the Alliance

Sahlin criticises Social Democrats' job policy

Sahlin criticises Social Democrats' job policy

Top Social Democrat to US: party 'lacks ideas'

Top Social Democrat to US: party 'lacks ideas'

Social Democrats blame taxes for election loss

Social Democrats blame taxes for election loss

Social Democrat asked US for Afghan aid: report

Social Democrat asked US for Afghan aid: report

Why Sweden abandoned its workers' party

Why Sweden abandoned its workers' party

Moderates record highest ever support: poll

Moderates record highest ever support: poll

Swedish parliament votes in new constitution

Swedish parliament votes in new constitution

Social Democrats face chaos as Sahlin departs

Social Democrats face chaos as Sahlin departs

Mona Sahlin: I was not forced out

Mona Sahlin: I was not forced out

'Almost nothing was achieved under Sahlin'

'Almost nothing was achieved under Sahlin'

An indictment of the Social Democrats?

An indictment of the Social Democrats?

Social Democrats' leadership hunt begins

Social Democrats' leadership hunt begins

Sahlin quits as head of the Social Democrats

Sahlin quits as head of the Social Democrats

Party seeks quick ruling on Sahlin's future

Party seeks quick ruling on Sahlin's future

Swedish press question Sahlin's call to resign

Swedish press question Sahlin's call to resign

Sahlin calls on Social Democrat heads to resign

Sahlin calls on Social Democrat heads to resign

Political parties mull future leadership plans

Political parties mull future leadership plans

Sahlin and Åkesson clash in first Riksdag duel

Sahlin and Åkesson clash in first Riksdag duel

The failure of Sweden's Red-Green alliance

The failure of Sweden's Red-Green alliance

Red-Greens breaking up: Sahlin

Red-Greens breaking up: Sahlin

Red-Greens propose billions for cities

Red-Greens propose billions for cities

Britain looks to Sweden for austerity plan ideas

Britain looks to Sweden for austerity plan ideas

Bodström chooses family over Riksdag

Bodström chooses family over Riksdag

Understanding the Social Democratic collapse

Understanding the Social Democratic collapse

Social Democrats to hold extraordinary congress

Social Democrats to hold extraordinary congress

Sweden wakes up to a new reality

Sweden wakes up to a new reality

Social Democrats face identity crisis in wake of election disaster

Social Democrats face identity crisis in wake of election disaster

Political stalemate looms as far-right wins seats

Åkesson waits for party invites to cooperate

Åkesson waits for party invites to cooperate

Alliance miss majority as far-right voted in: poll

Alliance miss majority as far-right voted in: poll

Election Q&A: the Social Democratic Party

Social Democrats regain lead in new poll

Social Democrats regain lead in new poll

Alliance touts strong economy in election bid

Alliance touts strong economy in election bid

Alliance pulls away with a week to go: poll

Alliance dominates the polls as election nears

Alliance dominates the polls as election nears

Poll: Alliance extends lead

Poll: Alliance extends lead

Polls: Social Democrat support falls to new lows

Polls: Social Democrat support falls to new lows

Red-greens split on pensioner tax cuts

Red-greens split on pensioner tax cuts

Two candidates caught buying sex in union flat

Two candidates caught buying sex in union flat

Party leaders, not issues, will determine election

Party leaders, not issues, will determine election

Alliance builds tiny but consistent lead

Alliance builds tiny but consistent lead

Security beefed up for Sahlin due to threats

Security beefed up for Sahlin due to threats

Social Democrats propose 'metro butlers'

Social Democrats propose 'metro butlers'

Alliance lead, far-right in parliament: poll

Alliance lead, far-right in parliament: poll

Social Democrats focus on jobless youths

Social Democrats focus on jobless youths

Sweden Democrats hold balance of power: poll

Sweden Democrats hold balance of power: poll

Alliance extends lead ahead of election: poll

Alliance extends lead ahead of election: poll

Sahlin makes first visit to Afghanistan

Sahlin makes first visit to Afghanistan

Alliance inches ahead of opposition: poll

Alliance inches ahead of opposition: poll

Court gives access to Swedish Stasi archives

More Swedes excluded from job market

Social Democrats at 10-year low: poll

Social Democrats at 10-year low: poll

Duelling coalitions evenly split: poll

Duelling coalitions evenly split: poll

Moderates are largest party: poll

Moderates are largest party: poll

Jobs in focus during party leader debate

Moderates overtake Social Democrats: poll

Moderates overtake Social Democrats: poll

Moderates pledge to uphold job security law

Moderates pledge to uphold job security law

Social Democrat slide continues: poll

Social Democrat slide continues: poll

Alliance coalition passes opposition: poll

Poll blow for Social Democrats

'Green Party voters most likely to change sides'

'Green Party voters most likely to change sides'

US must close foreign bases: opposition

US must close foreign bases: opposition

Curb on online income snoopers moves closer

Sweden Democrats continue slide: poll

Alliance best for economy: poll

Alliance best for economy: poll

Reinfeldt congratulates Cameron on victory

Reinfeldt congratulates Cameron on victory

Voter support split evenly between coalitions: poll

Voter support split evenly between coalitions: poll

2009

Saab closure sad but expected: Swedish media

Saab closure sad but expected: Swedish media

MP makes indecent Christmas party proposal

MP makes indecent Christmas party proposal

Voters continue to flee Social Democrats: poll

Left coalition partners in show of conference unity

Left coalition partners in show of conference unity

Social Democrats target pensioners on tax

Social Democrats target pensioners on tax

Bodström under fire for missed Riksdag votes

Bodström under fire for missed Riksdag votes

Opposition stays ahead in new poll

Opposition stays ahead in new poll

Sahlin slammed for partying in Majorca

Sahlin slammed for partying in Majorca

Sahlin keen to raise taxes

Sahlin keen to raise taxes

Government maintains popular approval: poll

Government maintains popular approval: poll

Child benefits must be raised: Sahlin

Child benefits must be raised: Sahlin

Military conscription phase out under fire

Social Democratic backslide as June List surges: poll

Computers stolen from Social Democrats' HQ

'Make conscription mandatory for women': Social Democrats

'Make conscription mandatory for women': Social Democrats

Little voter confidence in opposition policies: poll

Outrage over politican's high-priced home rental

Outrage over politican's high-priced home rental

Break down in talks on Swedish energy policy

Break down in talks on Swedish energy policy

Social Democrat support 'lowest since election': poll

Social Democrat support 'lowest since election': poll

Most Swedes favour more nuclear power

Most Swedes favour more nuclear power

Opposition presses ahead with anti-nuke stance

Opposition presses ahead with anti-nuke stance

2008

Voters abandon Social Democrats in droves

Voters abandon Social Democrats in droves

More voter support for Alliance parties in recent poll

More voter support for Alliance parties in recent poll

Opposition parties to build coalition

Opposition parties to build coalition

Economic policy continues to divide opposition

Economic policy continues to divide opposition

Steep slide in support for Social Democrats

Steep slide in support for Social Democrats

New voter poll shows Moderate gains

New voter poll shows Moderate gains

Economy and the Left dominate party debate

Economy and the Left dominate party debate

Sahlin says 'door open' to Left Party

Sahlin says 'door open' to Left Party

Outcry after Sahlin's Left Party snub

Outcry after Sahlin's Left Party snub

Left Party snubbed by Sahlin and Greens

Left Party snubbed by Sahlin and Greens

Sahlin calls for privacy ombudsman

Sahlin calls for privacy ombudsman

EU critic to run for European Parliament

EU critic to run for European Parliament

Poll: 'Government will lose election'

Poll: Swedes fleeing other parties for Social Democrats

Poll: Swedes fleeing other parties for Social Democrats

Poll: Government falls further behind

Opposition parties widen poll lead

Voters doubt centre-right victory in 2010 elecions - poll

Nuder wrote book rather than casting Riksdag votes

Nuder wrote book rather than casting Riksdag votes

Top Social Democrat open to coalition

Politician under fire for Nazi salute

2007

Social Democrat betting company criticizes monopoly

Social Democrats lose support

2006

Social Democrats in row over monarchy

2005

Persson's holiday behind party's summer slump

Public's confidence in government falls

23-29 Avril 2005

Votes trickle away from Social Democrats

Healthcare billions "unaccounted for"

Nuder accused of SSU membership fraud

Social democrat MP fired from "other job"

Social Democrat in-fighting rocks Stockholm council

Young Social Democrats face fraud inquiry

Moderates surge ahead in poll

"Persson to resign" as Social Democrats slump

Young Social Democrats demand leader's resignation