Social Democrats promise housing construction
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Social Democrats promise housing construction support if elected

The Social Democrats are promising support for 10,000 new homes in university towns and in areas where new industries are being established. This will give more young people the opportunity to pursue education and afford rent.

The government has been laughably bad at taking young people's housing problems seriously, claims Elfva Barrio, chairwoman of S-students.

According to the party's economic policy spokesman Mikael Damberg, one aim is also to accelerate low-cost housing construction. One requirement for the support S intends is that rents be kept at a reasonable level.

You only get support if you build at reduced rents, says Damberg, claiming that experience from previous support shows that it works.

Similar support should also be granted for housing in locations where new industries are established, to address an increased housing need that the municipality cannot meet alone.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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