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Literature Must Be Strengthened

The reading crisis will not be lifted unless the position of fiction literature is strengthened in schools and teacher training. This is claimed by some 70 literature scholars and teacher educators from the country's educational institutions in a manifesto.

Literature Must Be Strengthened

300 Million Extra for Books in School

The government grant for purchasing books in schools is increased by 300 million kronor next year – to 480 million. The government is thereby continuing its investment in increased reading time and reduced screen time.

300 Million Extra for Books in School

The Culture Year 2024 – Poetry, Canon, and Crisis

Bruno K Öijer fans experienced ecstasy at the same time as the young poets stepped forward. But the cultural year 2024 was marked by economic crisis and the debate about a Swedish cultural canon that dragged on.

The Culture Year 2024 – Poetry, Canon, and Crisis

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

The European jury has made its choice and it will be Kiruna that is appointed European Capital of Culture 2029. We are so grateful.

Kiruna becomes Europe's cultural capital: "Grateful"

The Government: This is What Children Should Read in School

From Astrid Lindgren's classics to contemporary authors such as Nora Khalil and Ann-Helén Laestadius. Now, the National Agency for Education and the Arts Council are presenting the reading lists with 250 works of fiction that have been developed to support teachers.

The Government: This is What Children Should Read in School

Skillinge Theater: The Cultural Council Delivers a Deathblow

Skillinge Theater on Österlen is denied the operational grant from the Cultural Council - which means that the theater must close, the theater reports. "You receive operational grants to secure continuity, and we have received it for over 15 years.

Skillinge Theater: The Cultural Council Delivers a Deathblow

The Cultural Council: More Live Venues Are Needed

The major cities need more venues for live music. This is shown by a new report that the Arts Council has produced on behalf of the government, according to Sveriges Radio P3.

The Cultural Council: More Live Venues Are Needed

New Reading Promoter Wants to Work Beyond the Big Cities

The spoken word poet Agnes Török becomes the Cultural Council's new reading ambassador. In local reading councils beyond the metropolitan areas, they will work together with children and young people.

New Reading Promoter Wants to Work Beyond the Big Cities

The Merger of Cultural Authorities Stopped

The Government abandons plans to merge the Artists' Committee and the State Cultural Council. The decision is based on extensive criticism of the proposal.

The Merger of Cultural Authorities Stopped

The Government Reduces Support for Regional Culture

The Government is investing 50 million kronor in the state grant Creative School – but is cutting 20 million from regional culture in its budget. We have prioritized putting the money into Creative School, says Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand.

The Government Reduces Support for Regional Culture

Budget Cuts - "One is draining the cultural sector"

How large a part of the government's budget allocations of 60 billion kronor goes to culture? Scen & Film's chairman Simon Norrthon has no greater hopes: What is happening is that the cultural sector is being drained and it's going pretty fast. .

Budget Cuts - "One is draining the cultural sector"