The moderates promise that a travel ban for a child should automatically be extended to the child’s underage siblings. The aim is to prevent siblings from being taken abroad for honor-related violence or oppression. The proposal has not been decided and the page does not report exceptions or legal procedure.
The moderates propose a review of benchmarks for operational noise and simpler permits for temporary events. The party wants to reduce the risk that existing cultural and entertainment activities will have to move or close after complaints, but has not yet presented any legal text or impact analysis.
The moderates promise to abolish the so-called volume discount when a person is convicted of several crimes during the next term. The party estimates that the reform corresponds to about a third of the cost of a larger criminal justice reform package, but reports a wide range of costs and no final financing plan.
The moderates want to investigate a faster path to Swedish citizenship for people who work, are described as well integrated and follow the law. The idea is that some should be able to qualify earlier than after eight years of residence, but the party’s site does not specify exact requirements or time limits.
The Left Party is going to the polls on re-establishing closed night train traffic and giving it long-term state funding. The party also wants to build double track on the entire stretch Gävle–Sundsvall–Härnösand and speed up the planning so that all stages have a time for construction to start.
Nacka municipality is carrying out maintenance on three bridges along the Saltsjöbadsleden near the Fisksätra interchange. The work begins on August 17 at the bridge in Östervik, continues at Fisksätra and ends at Gröna dalen. Worn pavement must be replaced and the entire project is expected to be completed at the beginning of November.
Norrtälje municipality has handed over 120 previously used iPads to the non-profit association Norrtäljehjälpen. The tablets had been replaced in the municipality’s regular renewal of digital equipment and are now to be used in Ukraine. The donation follows previous municipal support, including two decommissioned fire engines in 2025.
Borlänge municipality holds Home Care Day at Gammelgården on 20 August from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The event marks 70 years since the Social Assistance Act and traces the development from early municipal home helpers to today’s home care. The programme includes refreshments, music and a demonstration of digital safety technology in the home.
SL and archipelago services begin using the new commuter-boat pier at Nacka Strand on 17 August. The pier lies between the two previous locations near Augustendalsvägen 41 and brings boat services together in one place. It can accommodate several boats at once and has been open to the public since July.
The autumn term in Älmhult municipality begins on Wednesday 19 August with a full school day according to schedule. Primary school start times are between 8.00 and 8.15. The high school roll call takes place at different times depending on the year and program, while the adapted high school starts at 8.10.