Swedish news roundup: Meat extremists, new UK PM, and housing woes

Sweden's Dagens Nyheter offered a diverse news digest on July 19, touching on political debates, international leadership changes, and local housing crises. The Christian Democrats' Peter Kullgren and his wife Sarah Kullgren are dubbed "meat extremists" for their opposition to mandatory vegetarian school lunches. Peter Kullgren stated, "If you want to eat only vegetables, do it. But don't force me and my children." The report also introduces Andy Burnham as Britain's potential new favorite politician, poised to become Prime Minister with "boyish charm and big promises." However, his need for validation could pose challenges. In Vårberg, residents of neglected apartment buildings face ongoing issues with repairs and maintenance, but the housing board has denied a request for mandatory management due to perceived flaws in legislation. The article also notes the reported end of Elon Musk's efficiency project "Doge," though its spirit and former employees persist within the state apparatus. Finally, the Swedish news roundup mentions the Israeli government's renewed plans to establish new settlements in Gaza and the West Bank, which human rights group Peace Now suggests is an attempt to seize land before the October 27 elections.

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If you want to eat only vegetables, do it. But don't force me and my children.