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How did art in Sweden overthrow the government in 1976?

The tax turbulence was caused by the world-famous director Ingmar Bergman and the writer Astrid Lindgren. As a result, the Social Democrats, who had been in power for 44 years, lost the elections.

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Jan 09, 2025
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