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Fredrik Engström

Borås Leads Swedish Cities in Debt Collection Claims

Borås, Stockholm, and Gävle are among the municipalities where most residents received debt collection claims in April, according to figures from Swedish Debt Collection. But the indebtedness does not look the same throughout Sweden.

Borås Leads Swedish Cities in Debt Collection Claims

Debt Cases Drop in Sweden but Total Debt Rises Sharply

The number of new cases at Swedish debt collection companies decreased last year. However, the total debt amount increased sharply.

Debt Cases Drop in Sweden but Total Debt Rises Sharply

Fewer debt collection claims – but more people struggle to pay

The number of collection claims decreased significantly in November, but at the same time, an increasing number of people are experiencing payment difficulties. The signals we've seen in November are slightly alarming, says Fredrik Engström, chairman of Swedish Collection.

Fewer debt collection claims – but more people struggle to pay

More unpaid debts – "Winter will be tough"

More and more people are having trouble paying back their debts. More debtors than before are being forced to set up a payment plan with debt collection companies, new statistics show.

More unpaid debts – "Winter will be tough"

Measures against emissions in the sea are sawn

Sweden is doing too little to reduce shipping's emissions of harmful substances, according to the National Audit Office. In a new audit report, it is stated that the state's current efforts are ineffective – and in most cases will not lead to actual reductions of emissions in the short term.

Measures against emissions in the sea are sawn