Climate change, birth rate should be Finnish gov’s top priorities: report
Finland should pursue a more ambitious climate policy and take steps to counteract the unfavorable decline in population, both developments
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elections
Will Sweden get a new government this month?
Would an extra election make it simpler to form a government next time? Which parties would have most to gain
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Let the centre-right Alliance govern Sweden, former Social Democrat ministers say
A handful of the centre-left Social Democrats believe that their party should step back and let the centre-right Alliance govern,
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Will Sweden’s coalition standoff weaken the country’s defence?
The delay in getting a new government in place could affect Sweden’s defence, according to some politicians who warn that
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Northern Canada: PJ Akeeagok acclaimed as president of Qikiqtani Inuit Association
PJ Akeeagok will remain president of the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) for the next four years, after he was confirmed
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Sweden’s Speaker to propose centre-right leader as PM candidate
The Speaker of the Swedish parliament will formally put forward a candidate for Sweden’s next prime minister, with a vote
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Sweden’s caretaker government preparing “uncontroversial” budget
Sweden’s caretaker government would propose a “non-political” budget if no new government is formed by mid-November, says the Finance Minister.
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Swedish Parliament: Speaker looks to avoid proposing a losing candidate, expert says
As a day of talks ends with no new government, a political scientist says losing votes in parliament may be
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Social Democrats fail to form Swedish government, parties to hold group chats to break deadlock
After the two biggest political parties, the Moderates and now the Social Democrats, have failed to gather enough support to
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Without a new coalition, could opposition parties force their budget on the Swedish government?
Although Sweden is taking its time in forming a new government, there’s a deadline approaching that will force a political
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Löfven still trying to break Sweden’s coalition deadlock
Stefan Löfven says he will continue with his attempts to try and form a government. In his half-time report to
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Alaska Governor Walker drops re-election bid and backs Democratic candidate
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign for reelection. That leaves a two-person race for
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Dan Curtis wins third term as mayor of city of Whitehorse, in Canada’s Yukon
Dan Curtis won a third term as mayor of Whitehorse, in the northern territory of Yukon on Thursday, beating the
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Swedes aren’t used to waiting so long for a new government
On Sunday, six weeks will have passed since the election, and Sweden is nowhere near having a new government. Never
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Rebecca Alty elected mayor of city of Yellowknife, in Northern Canada
Rebecca Alty will be the next mayor of Yellowknife. Voters cast their ballots in municipal elections across the N.W.T. on
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