Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Swedes come out in force to watch partial eclipse, Green Party wants every parking place to be a charging point, and more news from Sweden on Thursday.
On Thursday in Sweden, people flocked to the city to observe a partial solar eclipse. At its peak in Stockholm, the moon obscured up to 80 percent of the sun. Hundreds gathered at Observatorielunden, an old observatory in central Stockholm, for the event. Special eclipse glasses sold out quickly, indicating the strong public interest. Following the eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower could also be seen later that night.
Meanwhile, Sweden's Green Party proposed a new initiative to electrify all parking spaces throughout the country. The party, known as folkel, aims to cut taxes on renewable energy and make every parking space a charging point. Party spokespersons, Amanda Lind and Daniel Helldén, called for Sweden to abandon current energy policies and move towards a more climate-friendly future. They also suggested introducing a "Sweden card" for public transport, costing 500 kronor per month, and pushing for a four-day workweek.
In other political news, Sweden's government faces a potential defeat on a family reunion bill. Opposition parties argue the rules risk deporting foreigners who become pregnant, while the government defends the proposed measures. The bill will be voted on Thursday morning.
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