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After the crash – AF's website up again
Some of the problems that have caused the Swedish Public Employment Service's website to be down since Friday are now resolved. .
Unemployed with unemployment insurance to be scrutinized harder
The Employment Service's controls of the unemployed should be strengthened. The system is too lenient today, says Minister for Employment Mats Persson (The Liberals).
Over 100,000 more unemployed in a year
In January, the number of unemployed rose to 592,000, according to statistics from SCB. It is an increase of 114,000 people compared to the same month the previous year.
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson: Tariffs are of course bad
It appears there is a light at the end of the tunnel in the Swedish economy, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). At the same time, there are still major uncertainties, she emphasizes.
Unemployment is increasing – highest in three years
The weak economic situation continues to affect the labor market. Unemployment is increasing broadly and is at its highest level in three years.
Clashing over the economy: "Ridiculous"
While the opposition quarrels, the governing parties get things done, claims Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in a party leader debate. The Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson, in turn, criticizes the government's economic policy.
Highest Unemployment in Three Years
The labor market continues to deteriorate. Unemployment is now the highest in three years, and the number of long-term unemployed is increasing at a rapid pace.
Private employment agencies to receive lower compensation
The compensation to private employment agencies will decrease significantly. This is stated by the government in an assignment to the Employment Agency, reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.
New forecast: Labor market recovery delayed
It is brightening on the labor market, albeit at a very slow pace. For the long-term unemployed, the situation remains bleak.
Notices remain at high levels
The notice of layoffs continues to be at a high level. In November, it concerned nearly 5,800 people, according to new figures from the Employment Service.
Unemployed City Dwellers: We're Not Moving
Every fourth unemployed person can imagine moving for a job. Young, foreign-born men without children are most willing to move.
More unemployed - uncertain when it turns
Unemployment in Sweden has been rising for over a year and continues to increase, according to new figures from the Employment Service. We are not seeing any major increases ahead of us, but it is still going in the wrong direction, says Eva Samakovlis, chief analyst at the Employment Service.
Tough job market - layoffs increase further
Warnings of layoffs are becoming increasingly frequent. In September, the figure reached 7,600, a thousand more than last year, according to new figures from the Employment Service.
The Chaos at Northvolt Hits Local Businesses
The battery manufacturer Northvolt's crisis affects subcontractors. Over the weekend, Stena Recycling in Skellefteå laid off around 60 people.
The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed
IF Metall in Skellefteå believes that targeted measures will be needed against the migrants who lose their jobs at Northvolt. The greatest concern exists among those who are here on work permits and who are dependent on their work to be able to stay in Sweden, says Lena Lundgren, local coordinator at the union.
Highest warning level in August since 2012
The unemployment rate remains at historically high levels and unemployment is rising to its highest level since the beginning of 2022. The labor market situation is deteriorating further, according to monthly statistics from the Employment Service.
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