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

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)
Government to review compulsory psychiatric care after murder in Boden
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Government to review compulsory psychiatric care after murder in Boden

The mother of the 22-year-old perpetrator had pleaded for help for her son's poor health. After the high-profile murder in Boden, the government has appointed an investigation to review compulsory psychiatric care
Forssmed: Mental health should be included in school curriculum
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Forssmed: Mental health should be included in school curriculum

The government will introduce mental health education in schools. "It is another piece of the puzzle for preventive work to ensure that young people feel good," writes Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) in SvD Debatt
Seven-year-olds also get the leisure card in 2026 as the amount is increased
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Seven-year-olds also get the leisure card in 2026 as the amount is increased

The amount of the leisure card will be increased next year, and the card will also be given to seven-year-olds. Over 110,000 more children will have the opportunity to use the leisure card, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Investigation: Low fertility threatens welfare
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Investigation: Low fertility threatens welfare

The low birth rate in Sweden risks creating a crisis in the welfare society in the long term, a first interim report from the government's investigation confirms. Now that fewer children are being born, it also becomes clear how dependent the world is on children, says Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Dentists profit from pulling teeth unnecessarily
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Dentists profit from pulling teeth unnecessarily

Healthier teeth at a lower cost. That was the goal
Sharp limit for antibiotics in new strategy
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Sharp limit for antibiotics in new strategy

Antibiotic resistance constitutes a "silent pandemic" and is one of the greatest threats to global health, according to WHO. Now the government is introducing a new long-term strategy against antimicrobial resistance
Criticism: “Contributes to normalizing the war”
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Criticism: “Contributes to normalizing the war”

Russia is allowed to compete in the Paralympics in March despite the war against Ukraine continuing. Completely the wrong way to go, say Jakob Forssmed (KD) and 32 other sports ministers
Youth clinics should become more equal
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Youth clinics should become more equal

Sweden's youth clinics should develop and become more equal to promote young people's mental health.
Government ready to support the European Football Championship financially
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Government ready to support the European Football Championship financially

The government is now announcing that it is ready to contribute financially to a Women's European Football Championship in Sweden and Denmark in 2029. We view Sweden as an organizer very positively, says Minister of Social Affairs and Sports Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Nordic Countries Collaborate to Replace Rubber Granules on Football Pitches
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Nordic Countries Collaborate to Replace Rubber Granules on Football Pitches

The Nordic countries have agreed to cooperate to find a replacement for the rubber granules, so-called rubber granulate, which is used among other things on artificial turf pitches for football. It is important that this is done now and it is good that we cooperate on this so that we get both biologically degradable granules but also at reasonable costs, says Minister for Social Affairs and Sport Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Sweden Explores Social Media Age Limit to Protect Youth Health
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Sweden Explores Social Media Age Limit to Protect Youth Health

Can an age limit for social media strengthen the health of children and young people? The Government has appointed a special investigator to examine the possibilities of introducing this.
Public Health Agency to Study Impact of Adults' Screen Time on Children
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Public Health Agency to Study Impact of Adults' Screen Time on Children

The Public Health Agency will investigate how adults' screen time affects children's health – and come up with new advice. Research shows that there are disruptions and interruptions, not least in play situations and when language learning takes place, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
ADHD and Autism Driving License Process Simplified from January
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ADHD and Autism Driving License Process Simplified from January

From January 15 next year, it will be easier for people with ADHD and autism to obtain a driver's license. Then the requirement for a medical certificate for a driving license permit will be abolished
Swedish Imam's Sermon on Disciplining Wives Sparks Controversy
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Swedish Imam's Sermon on Disciplining Wives Sparks Controversy

Instruct them, avoid them in bed and beat them. This was said by an imam during a sermon in a mosque in southern Sweden this summer, reports Expressen
Government Allocates Half a Billion Kronor for Sports Facilities Expansion
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Government Allocates Half a Billion Kronor for Sports Facilities Expansion

The need for more sports facilities and sports fields is great in the country. The government now wants to invest a total of half a billion kronor for 2026 and 2027 in a special grant
Sweden to Establish Suicide Investigation Commission in 2026
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Sweden to Establish Suicide Investigation Commission in 2026

The Government proposes in the autumn budget a number of initiatives within psychiatric care. Among other things, a commission of inquiry will be established every time a child commits suicide
Government Plans to End Restaurant Food Requirement by Next Summer
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Government Plans to End Restaurant Food Requirement by Next Summer

The restaurants' requirement to offer food in order to be granted a permit to serve alcohol can be removed as early as next summer, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) to Sveriges Radio Ekot.
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