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Reduced Benefits Linked to Poorer School Results and Increased Crime
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Reduced Benefits Linked to Poorer School Results and Increased Crime

The Tidö parties want to change the benefit systems, among other things, by introducing a cap for social benefits. When Denmark made a similar change, it led to an unwanted effect, according to economics professor Olof Åslund
Benefit Cap Reform: Large Families Face Significant Reductions
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Benefit Cap Reform: Large Families Face Significant Reductions

The Government proposes a grant reform where social benefits are tightened most for large families with children. For them, it can mean several thousand kronor less per month
Government Increases Education Requirements for HVB Home Staff
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Government Increases Education Requirements for HVB Home Staff

The Government raises the requirements for education of staff at HVB homes. In six years, everyone will have at least a two-year post-secondary education
Girls Face Increased Violence in Institutional Care, Report Reveals
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Girls Face Increased Violence in Institutional Care, Report Reveals

Violence against children in institutional care is increasing – despite repeated warnings and promises of action, a review by the Children's Rights Agency reveals. And it is girls who are hardest hit
Migrants in Spain get reprieve after disaster
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Migrants in Spain get reprieve after disaster

Task: Farm sales pass EU scrutiny
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Task: Farm sales pass EU scrutiny

The government's plans to allow farm sales of alcohol seem to be able to be introduced this summer. According to information, the EU Commission has no objections to the proposal
Trump nominates Kennedy as Health Minister
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Trump nominates Kennedy as Health Minister

Donald Trump is nominating vaccine skeptic Robert F Kennedy Jr to become the country's next health minister, writes the incoming president on social media.
Illegal Medicines - "Enormous Patient Risk"
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Illegal Medicines - "Enormous Patient Risk"

The sale of illegal medicines concerns the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs. The Medical Products Agency is now tasked with mapping the problem and proposing countermeasures
International Adoptions May Be Stopped
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International Adoptions May Be Stopped

The Government's investigator is reviewing the rules for international adoptions. A total ban is a proposal being discussed, reports Expressen, which has accessed the report
The Alarm: Full Capacity at Sis - Children May Commit Murder This Summer
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The Alarm: Full Capacity at Sis - Children May Commit Murder This Summer

The Government has today called an emergency meeting about the acute shortage of places at Sis. There is a great risk that several of the 58 people who are currently in the queue will commit serious violent crimes, according to SKR: "Meanwhile, murders are being committed, of children
Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025
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Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025

The government wants to allow vineyards, microbreweries, and small distilleries to sell their alcohol products directly on site. But there are certain restrictions to avoid threatening Systembolaget
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