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Sweden's Agenda 2030 Efforts Face Criticism for Lack of Direction
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Sweden's Agenda 2030 Efforts Face Criticism for Lack of Direction

Unclear governance and inadequate follow-up. Agenda 2030 are the goals that will make the world a better place – abolish poverty, curb climate change and reduce injustices
Food Chains in Sweden Promise Price Cuts with VAT Reduction
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Food Chains in Sweden Promise Price Cuts with VAT Reduction

Food chains promise price reductions as large as the reduced VAT. Coop will reduce prices corresponding to the VAT reduction, says Anders Torell, CEO Coop Sweden
Experts Criticize Halving Food VAT as Ineffective and Costly
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Experts Criticize Halving Food VAT as Ineffective and Costly

Expensive and not particularly effective. The researchers are fairly in agreement
Government Intensifies Efforts Against Economic Violence Towards Women
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Government Intensifies Efforts Against Economic Violence Towards Women

The authorities and the government have not done enough to prevent the economic violence against women. Now the government wants to sharpen the work
Investigator Recommends Against Reintroducing Cousin Inheritance Rights in Sweden
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Investigator Recommends Against Reintroducing Cousin Inheritance Rights in Sweden

Inheritance law for cousins should not be reintroduced in Sweden, proposes the government's investigator. Reviewing potential cousin inheritance law was one of the points in the Tidö Agreement
City Dwellers Increasingly Install Kitchen Water Purification Systems
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City Dwellers Increasingly Install Kitchen Water Purification Systems

High levels of PFAS, old pipes and ducts as well as neglected maintenance in the municipalities. A distrust of municipal drinking water purification in Sweden has led to an increased number of private households in cities to procure their own purification plants – in their own kitchens
Limited Support for Swedish Job Seekers with Disabilities
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Limited Support for Swedish Job Seekers with Disabilities

The Swedish Public Employment Service's efforts to guide people with disabilities to work are not effective. Some people are left without any support at all, according to the National Audit Office
Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed
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Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed

The Government goes against the investigator's proposal – the Economic Crime Authority will not be closed down. Now we have chosen a path, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority
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Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget.
Audit Reveals Government Offices Too Large and Costly
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Audit Reveals Government Offices Too Large and Costly

Government agencies have on average 22 square meters of office space per employee, the National Audit Office states in a review. The offices are considered to be both too large and too expensive
Audit Reveals Weak Oversight of Swedish Preschools
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Audit Reveals Weak Oversight of Swedish Preschools

The state supervision of preschools is too weak. The School Inspectorate's examination has been almost non-existent in recent years and therefore the system needs to be revised, according to the National Audit Office
Sweden's Police Training Admission Criticized for Deficiencies
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Sweden's Police Training Admission Criticized for Deficiencies

The admission to Sweden's police education is deficient, the National Audit Office believes. Suitable police officers risk being rejected, unsuitable ones may be admitted, and women and immigrants risk being sifted out
Teacher Certification System Fails to Block Unfit Educators
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Teacher Certification System Fails to Block Unfit Educators

The system with teacher certification was introduced in 2011 with hopes of more qualified teachers. But the new system has failed to stop unsuitable individuals from teaching, shows an examination from the National Audit Office
Government Criticized for Ineffective Cycle Traffic Measures
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Government Criticized for Ineffective Cycle Traffic Measures

The Government's measures to enhance cycle traffic are inadequate and ineffective, shows an examination from the National Audit Office.
Audit Criticizes Government's Efforts Against Economic Violence
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Audit Criticizes Government's Efforts Against Economic Violence

The National Audit Office directs sharp criticism towards the government for its work against economic violence in close relationships. "Economic violence must never be accepted", writes Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson (The Liberals) to TT
Government Criticized for Inaction on Economic Violence Against Women
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Government Criticized for Inaction on Economic Violence Against Women

A husband who controls the wife's account or an ex-partner who delays the division of assets. At least every eighth woman has been subjected to economic violence in a close relationship
Educate Youth on Economic Violence to Reduce Future Issues
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Educate Youth on Economic Violence to Reduce Future Issues

More knowledge about economic violence leads to decreased problems. This is what Sara Zachrisson, representative of Divorce Life – a network and meeting place for women going through divorce, believes
Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility
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Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility

Falling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves
Sweden's Migration Agency Faces Criticism for Slow Citizenship Processing
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Sweden's Migration Agency Faces Criticism for Slow Citizenship Processing

Thousands of cases pending and partially arbitrary handling. The Migration Agency's work is not efficient, according to the National Audit Office
Sweden Boosts ROT Deduction to Stimulate Economy in May
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Sweden Boosts ROT Deduction to Stimulate Economy in May

The ROT deduction is temporarily increased in the government's initiative to boost the economy. The increase accounts for the larger part of a stimulus package totaling 5
The Government is Criticized: Civil Defense Build-up is Too Slow
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The Government is Criticized: Civil Defense Build-up is Too Slow

The buildup of Sweden's civil defense has gone far too slowly. This is stated by the National Audit Office in a report that criticizes the government for both inadequate governance and financing over the past decade
Every other student drops out – "It costs"
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Every other student drops out – "It costs"

Many students who aim to become teachers, engineers or nurses drop out of their university studies. Often, the educational institutions are left without notice
The State's Oversight of Water Networks is Lacking: "Concerned"
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The State's Oversight of Water Networks is Lacking: "Concerned"

The state has taken too little responsibility for the municipal water and sewage networks. Despite known deficiencies, no action has been taken, the National Audit Office concludes in a new review
Crisis Support Seven Billion More Expensive than Expected
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Crisis Support Seven Billion More Expensive than Expected

The state allowed companies to defer tax payments in connection with the pandemic. The crisis measure, which will cost the state seven billion more than expected, has not reduced bankruptcies, but still had positive effects, according to the National Audit Office
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