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Cecilia Skingsley Appointed New Governor of Stockholm

Former Riksbank top executive Cecilia Skingsley becomes the new Governor of Stockholm following Anna Kinberg Batra. I don't think the challenges are over by a long shot, says she.

Cecilia Skingsley Appointed New Governor of Stockholm

Government Plans to Tighten Rules on Phone Sales

The Government wants to do more to stop misleading and aggressive telesales – among other things following the criticism of the Social Democrats' lottery operations. .

Government Plans to Tighten Rules on Phone Sales

Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares

Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (Christian Democrats) was involved in making a decision about a wind farm while he owned shares in the company in question, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot. This is starting to smell like corruption, says the Social Democrats' party secretary Tobias Baudin.

Criticism Arises Over Wind Farm Decision Involving Minister's Shares

Minister Declines Meeting with PostNord on Mail Delivery Terms

For over a year, Postnord has repeatedly tried to get a meeting with Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (Christian Democrats) to discuss new terms for mail delivery. But so far, no meeting has taken place.

Minister Declines Meeting with PostNord on Mail Delivery Terms

The Post Office Chief: We're Continuing as Usual in Sweden

In Denmark, Postnord will stop delivering mail. But in Sweden, mail delivery will continue as usual and the 11,000 employees in Sweden do not need to worry about their jobs, according to Post Chief Annemarie Gardshol.

The Post Office Chief: We're Continuing as Usual in Sweden

So the Government Wants to Stop Child Recruitment

The Government wants to improve the police's ability to remove illegal material from the internet and stop criminals' recruitment of children. This environment harms lives, kills and destroys, says Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals).

So the Government Wants to Stop Child Recruitment

The Proposal – Merge Small Authorities

The Government wants to reduce the number of authorities. Now, an investigation proposes, among other things, a merger of several smaller authorities.

The Proposal – Merge Small Authorities

The Use of AI Divides Swedish Authorities

Many of Sweden's largest authorities lack an AI strategy, according to a new survey. But almost all offer their employees competence development in the area.

The Use of AI Divides Swedish Authorities

PTS wants a register against scam SMS

A public register, where organizations can protect their sender name. It is one of the proposals from the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) to counter scams via fake SMS.

PTS wants a register against scam SMS

No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries

The government chooses not to ban party lotteries, despite criticism against them. Instead, they will be subject to gaming tax, says Financial Markets Minister Niklas Wykman (M).

No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries

The Government merges authorities – "leading role"

The Government is merging two authorities into one to strengthen the work on digitalization. The Agency for Digital Governance (Digg) will be incorporated into the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS).

The Government merges authorities – "leading role"

The Government Downplays the "Acute" AI Situation in Sweden

Minister for Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (Christian Democrats) does not share the AI Commission Chairman's conclusion that the need for a political strategy is acute. I would not use the word acute.

The Government Downplays the "Acute" AI Situation in Sweden

Five County Governors Registered Outside Their County

County Governors are required to reside in the county residence, but 5 of the country's 21 County Governors are registered at other locations. This is reported by Altinget.

Five County Governors Registered Outside Their County

He takes over after Kinberg Batra

The Government has now made the formal decision that Anna Kinberg Batra will leave her position as Governor of Stockholm. She will now become Director-General in the Government Offices.

He takes over after Kinberg Batra

Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

The Government receives criticism for Anna Kinberg Batra keeping her high salary for five years – despite being forced out of her position as Governor of Stockholm, reports TV4 News. The Government is now opening the door to revise the regulations.

Criticism after Kinberg Batra's departure with salary

Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

The Government lacks confidence in Anna Kinberg Batra as Governor of Stockholm. After sharp criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the former Moderate Party leader is now forced to leave her position.

Kinberg Batra is fired - trust is lacking

Kinberg Batra's Crisis

County Governor Anna Kinberg Batra receives severe criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) for three disputed recruitments. Her actions testify to "nonchalance and a lack of respect" for the regulations in place to maintain trust in the public sector, according to the JO.

Kinberg Batra's Crisis

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

The Government has continued confidence in Governor Anna Kinberg Batra, who has received harsh criticism from the Parliamentary Ombudsman. Social Democrat Ida Karkiainen reacts even more strongly to Kinberg Batra's intention to stay on.

As Kinberg Batra: Hard for her to stay on

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

Price manipulation continues: "Unbelievably sad about the companies"

A law amendment would prevent so-called fulreor. But a new report from the Consumer Agency shows that it has barely had any effect two years later.

Price manipulation continues: "Unbelievably sad about the companies"

So the Nordics can catch up in the AI race

The Nordic region has fallen behind in the AI race. Now the Nordic Council of Ministers wants to change this through a new joint AI center.

So the Nordics can catch up in the AI race

Rural areas winners in new equalization proposal

Rural residents will benefit, while Stockholm residents will have to pay more than today. This will be the outcome if the updated municipal equalization system is implemented.

Rural areas winners in new equalization proposal

The proposal: The state must send digital mail

Requirements for private individuals to have a digital mailbox are not currently relevant, according to a new inquiry. On the other hand, it is proposed that state actors be required to send digital mail to those who have digital mailboxes.

The proposal: The state must send digital mail