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Minister on criticism says our damned duty to prevent violence in close relationships and protect children

Minister on criticism says our damned duty to prevent violence in close relationships and protect children

Thu 29 Jan 2026 10:18 CET

Time and again, society fails to stop violence in close relationships and violence against children - despite many victims having had contact with healthcare, social services or the police. It is quite obvious that not enough is being done, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)

Bill on subsidy cap finalized - 150,000 affected

Bill on subsidy cap finalized - 150,000 affected

Mon 15 Dec 2025 13:10 CET

The government has completed a bill to introduce a benefit cap. Nearly 150,000 households are expected to receive lower social benefits

Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights

Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights

Wed 17 Sept 2025 11:10 CEST

The Government's grant reform is met with strong criticism from several quarters. Save the Children believe that the proposal contravenes the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Criticism Grows Over Compulsory Intermediate Law Impacting Trust in Social Services

Criticism Grows Over Compulsory Intermediate Law Impacting Trust in Social Services

Thu 11 Sept 2025 12:53 CEST

The so-called "compulsory middle way" risks challenging the trust in the social services, several trade unions mean. Even Save the Children are critical