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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. .

Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority

Swedish Government Urged to Protect Students Amid Harvard Visa Threat

Harvard may lose the right to accept foreign students. Two thousand Swedes study at American colleges, including Harvard.

Swedish Government Urged to Protect Students Amid Harvard Visa Threat

These educations give you a job

When much in the world around us and the future feels uncertain, there are still a number of educations that almost certainly lead to jobs. These include educations to become a midwife, social worker and deacon, according to Saco.

These educations give you a job

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Several authorities are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government's investigator's proposal. This is welcomed by the affected trade unions.

The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

The Education That Pays Off the Most – and the Least

Obtaining a higher education degree means an economic gain for many – but not for all. Several educations are still not particularly profitable, shows a new report from the trade union Saco.

The Education That Pays Off the Most – and the Least

Protest against new journal system: "Fiasco"

A healthcare center has paused the new journal system – and is writing by hand instead. At an X-ray department, a protective stop was introduced.

Protest against new journal system: "Fiasco"

Interest Rate Criticism: Unjustified to Press Households Further

A number of actors think that the Swedish Central Bank's interest rate cut is too timid. "A larger cut would have been better for the economy and for households' strained budgets", writes Saco in a comment.

Interest Rate Criticism: Unjustified to Press Households Further

Unions and Employers: Cut Interest Rates Faster

Unemployment is increasing and the economy is weak – unions and employers are pressing the Central Bank to lower the interest rate faster. "Time to take a bigger step and lower by 50 points", says Sacos chief economist Håkan Regnér.

Unions and Employers: Cut Interest Rates Faster

Criticism of police officers being exempt from student loans

Students at the police academy will have their student loans repaid or written off. This was one of the announcements made by the government and the Sweden Democrats this morning.

Criticism of police officers being exempt from student loans

Wage gap between the sexes has stopped decreasing

The previously trend-wise decreasing gap in wage differences between the sexes has stalled. It is worrying, says Lena Granqvist, social policy chief at the trade union Saco.

Wage gap between the sexes has stopped decreasing