How widespread begging is in Sweden today, there is no certain answer to. Previously, the number of vulnerable EU citizens, many of whom beg, has been estimated to be between 4,000-5,000. Everyone probably knows that it's not as many as those sitting on streets and sidewalks today, says Jonas Melinder at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm.
SwedenLess than two years after taking office as Governor of Stockholm, Anna Kinberg Batra is forced to resign, following sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. It is not the first time that a storm is brewing around the former M leader.
Swedish politicsThe union at the county administrative board in Stockholm welcomes the government's dismissal of Anna Kinberg Batra from the post as governor. It spontaneously feels right, says Susann Sass Jonsson, chairperson for Saco-S at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm.
Swedish politicsThe Government lacks confidence in Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor of Stockholm. After sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the former Moderate Party leader is now forced to leave her position. The Government makes the assessment that it is not possible to repair the confidence crisis that has arisen, says Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (KD).
Swedish politicsNonchalant and lacking respect for the constitution. The Parliamentary Ombudsman's personally directed criticism against Anna Kinberg Batra is not common. I don't think I've ever seen a head of an authority receive such severe criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, says Olle Lundin, professor of administrative law.
Swedish politicsCounty Governor Anna Kinberg Batra receives severe criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) for three disputed recruitments. Her actions testify to "nonchalance and a lack of respect" for the regulations in place to maintain trust in the public sector, according to the JO. This is what has happened.
Swedish politicsThe Ombudsman's criticism of County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra's nonchalant behavior and lack of respect for regulations is received with relief by the union at the County Administrative Board in Stockholm.
SwedenThe Government has continued confidence in Governor Anna Kinberg Batra, who has received harsh criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Social Democrat Ida Karkiainen reacts even more strongly to Kinberg Batra's intention to stay on. It's difficult for her to continue in this role, she says.
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