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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. .

Labour Market Ends 94 Agreements with Underperforming Suppliers

SALAR Urges Halt to Closure of 35 Swedish Service Offices

The State Service Center wants to close 35 local service offices in the country. The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) is now demanding that the closure be stopped.

SALAR Urges Halt to Closure of 35 Swedish Service Offices

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.

Youth Unemployment Stabilizes Signaling Potential Labor Market Shift

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.

Minister Criticizes Lenient Unemployment Support Requirements

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.

Unemployment Drops Again, But Economic Uncertainty Lingers

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. .

After the crash – AF's website up again

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).

Unemployed with unemployment insurance to be scrutinized harder

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.

Over 100,000 more unemployed in a 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.

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson: Tariffs are of course bad

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.

Unemployment is increasing – highest 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.

Clashing over the economy: "Ridiculous"

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.

Highest Unemployment in Three Years

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.

Private employment agencies to receive lower compensation

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.

New forecast: Labor market recovery delayed

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.

Notices remain at high levels

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.

Unemployed City Dwellers: We're Not Moving

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.

More unemployed - uncertain when it turns

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.

Tough job market - layoffs increase further

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 Chaos at Northvolt Hits Local Businesses

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.

The Union: Measures for Northvolt Immigrants Are Needed

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.

Highest warning level in August since 2012