Rising healthcare costs cannot be explained solely by inflation and population growth. More advanced and expensive care is also a factor, according to a new report.
SwedenThe Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR) is terminating the collective agreement with Sweden’s teachers. The reason is working hours.
BusinessThe meeting between the red-green parties was described as constructive. But there are still no signs of a breakthrough in the deadlocked government talks. Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist says Magdalena Andersson will take the next step.
Swedish politicsThe meeting the Center Party has invited the other red-green parties to on Friday will be held on Lidingö, just outside Stockholm. The aim is to develop a shared understanding of the situation. However, no joint appearances are planned.
Swedish politicsFor almost the entire term of office, the Liberals have been under the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties. This also means that the embrace of the Sweden Democrats is firm, believes political science professor Li Bennich-Björkman. This line is being cemented forcefully.
Swedish politicsFor almost the entire term in office, the Liberals have been below the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties. This also means that the embrace of the Sweden Democrats is firm, believes political science professor Li Bennich-Björkman. This line is being cemented forcefully.
Swedish politicsThe Christian Democrats are reporting Sveriges Radio to the Review Board, Aftonbladet writes.
SwedenThe Christian Democrats propose a maximum of 12 children in preschool toddler groups and that the number of children per teacher be regulated. The party also wants to see more Swedish food in preschools. In total, this would involve an investment of 10 billion kronor.
SwedenThe government and the Sweden Democrats have invested more than SEK 600 million in a national healthcare agency. But it is unclear whether it has helped any patients get care faster or cut queues.
Swedish politicsThe Social Democrats are going to the polls on introducing the goal of one midwife per birth. The goal should be achieved within the next term of office through agreements with the regions, according to party leader Magdalena Andersson.
SwedenForensic psychiatry is overcrowded, which has led to convicts being released while waiting for a place. An investigation is now being set up into how the state can fully or partially take over responsibility for care. We are preparing for the largest reform ever in forensic psychiatry, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
Swedish politicsMany of the country's municipalities are facing a declining population, while costs remain largely the same. The interest group SKR is demanding higher government subsidies. Otherwise, it would mean tax increases, says SKR's chief economist Emelie Värja.
BusinessMore people will work more, and more people will extend their working lives. Continued skills development through further education will also be important. These are some of the keys to meeting the need as the number of older people in Sweden increases in the coming years, according to the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR).
SwedenThe Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR) is tightening its recommendations for online medical services.
SwedenDespite an increase in the rate of surgeries in Sweden, almost 50,000 people have waited longer than the 90-day healthcare guarantee for an operation, SR Ekot reports.
SwedenThe government is investigating the system of politically elected auditors in municipalities.
Swedish politicsThe government promises that some healthcare workers will be exempted from the increased salary requirement for work permits. Good, say Kommunal and SKR, but they warn that questions still remain.
Swedish politicsMunicipalities and regions that raise taxes will have to pay a fee - for three years. This is what a new investigation suggests. Paying this 25 percent will be a punishment, says investigator Annika Wallenskog at a press conference.
BusinessOverall, the municipal sector's economy improved significantly last year. The regions posted positive results after several years of losses.
BusinessResidents in many municipalities will receive lower taxes next year. According to Emelie Värja, chief economist at SKR, this is because the municipalities are no longer under the same pressure. Things are looking better financially for 2026, she says.
BusinessIt will be expensive for employers, and employees will be left in limbo when the Labor Court cancels negotiations. The major players in the labor market are demanding that the government provide more money to the court.
BusinessTax increases or increased government grants are required for the country's regions to be able to maintain increased ambitions within healthcare. This is claimed by the municipalities' and regions' own spokesperson, SKR, in its economic report.
BusinessThousands of publicly employed individuals may have missed out on salary during pregnancy. Now they will receive retroactive compensation
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