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Sweden's Labor Market Faces Slow Recovery Despite Job Gains
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Sweden's Labor Market Faces Slow Recovery Despite Job Gains

More people are getting out into jobs but unemployment remains high in Sweden, shows the Employment Service's monthly data for August. Also in the autumn, the labor market is expected to remain under pressure
Swedish Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady, Hints at Possible Cut
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Swedish Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady, Hints at Possible Cut

The Swedish Central Bank leaves the interest rate unchanged but keeps the door open for a reduction this year. Economists are however uncertain that it will become reality
Unemployment Rates Rise in 15 Swedish Counties, Skåne Highest
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Unemployment Rates Rise in 15 Swedish Counties, Skåne Highest

Unemployment is increasing in 15 out of 21 counties during the second quarter of 2025, show the latest figures from the Employment Agency. The largest increase is in Västerbotten, where the closure of battery manufacturing is now visible in the figures
Sweden's Unemployment Insurance Funds Reach Record Membership
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Sweden's Unemployment Insurance Funds Reach Record Membership

Sweden's unemployment funds now have more than 3,980,000 members – which is the highest number so far. "The explanation is to a large extent a continued uncertain labour market", says Johan Ahlgren, communications manager at Sweden's unemployment funds, in a press release
Over 150 Jobs Could Be Exempt from Sweden's Proposed Salary Rule
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Over 150 Jobs Could Be Exempt from Sweden's Proposed Salary Rule

Engineers, nurses and maintenance technicians – these are three professions that can be exempted from the proposed salary requirement for labor immigration. This is evident from a list that the Migration Agency and the Employment Service have submitted to the government
Sweden's Unemployment Rises to 6.9 Percent in June
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Sweden's Unemployment Rises to 6.9 Percent in June

Unemployment in Sweden continues to increase. At the end of June, 366,000 people were registered as unemployed with the Employment Service
Employment Service Forecasts Higher Unemployment Amid Global Uncertainty
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Employment Service Forecasts Higher Unemployment Amid Global Uncertainty

The uncertainty surrounding the trade tariffs and the ongoing conflicts in the surrounding world means that the Employment Service is increasing its forecast for unemployment. The uncertainty means that we expect the economy to be further dampened this year, says analyst Emil Persson
High Unemployment Benefits Applications Signal Sluggish Labor Market
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High Unemployment Benefits Applications Signal Sluggish Labor Market

The labour market is still sluggish and the hopes of an improvement are constantly being postponed. An unusually large number of people are still applying for unemployment benefits
Unemployment Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month
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Unemployment Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month

Unemployment is falling for the fourth month in a row. But the changes are small
Employment Service Website Restored After Morning Outage
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Employment Service Website Restored After Morning Outage

17,000 Summer Jobs Still Available to Apply For
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17,000 Summer Jobs Still Available to Apply For

Summer is here but it is not too late to find a summer job. The Employment Service still has thousands of jobs in the Job Bank that have not been filled yet
Labour Market Ends 94 Agreements with Underperforming Suppliers
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Labour Market Ends 94 Agreements with Underperforming Suppliers

The Employment Service terminates 94 agreements with 54 suppliers of matching services that do not meet the requirements, according to a press release.
SALAR Urges Halt to Closure of 35 Swedish Service Offices
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SALAR Urges Halt to Closure of 35 Swedish Service Offices

Youth Unemployment Stabilizes Signaling Potential Labor Market Shift
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Youth Unemployment Stabilizes Signaling Potential Labor Market Shift

Youth unemployment is no longer increasing. It is a trend break and can be a signal of a brighter labor market, according to the Employment Service
Minister Criticizes Lenient Unemployment Support Requirements
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Minister Criticizes Lenient Unemployment Support Requirements

Minister for Labour Market Mats Persson warns that different types of support to the unemployed risk locking people into unemployment. The system is too slack, he says at a press conference on the labour market situation
Unemployment Drops Again, But Economic Uncertainty Lingers
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Unemployment Drops Again, But Economic Uncertainty Lingers

Unemployment fell for the second month in a row in March. But it is still high and according to the Employment Service, the prognosis ahead is uncertain, not least due to the unrest in the global economy
After the crash – AF's website up again
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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