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After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden

The threat of redundancy has been hanging over the thousands of Northvolt employees for a longer period. Several risk becoming unemployed – and in many cases having to leave Sweden.

After bankruptcy – may be forced to leave Sweden

Fewer berry pickers – higher prices to come

Only a fraction of the thousands of Thais who usually travel to Sweden every summer are in place for this year's berry season. Now there is an investigative proposal that can shut the door completely.

Fewer berry pickers – higher prices to come

Over 1,000 berry pickers rejected – due to poor conditions

More than 1,000 foreign berry pickers are being rejected. The previous mismanagement, including missed paychecks, has led Migrationsverket to intensify its scrutiny of Thai staffing companies that supply labor to Swedish forests.

Over 1,000 berry pickers rejected – due to poor conditions