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Bris Secures Funding for New Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Youth

Children's Rights in Society (Bris) receives two million kronor for a targeted effort towards children and young people who risk being exploited by criminal networks, the government writes in a press release. .

Bris Secures Funding for New Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Youth

Sweden to Offer Sleep Advice for Youth Amid Sleep Crisis

Now children and young people will get state advice on how they can sleep better. We have something of a sleep crisis in Sweden, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Sweden to Offer Sleep Advice for Youth Amid Sleep Crisis

Sweden Investigates Low Birth Rate Concerns Amid Decline

The Government is concerned about the low birth rate in Sweden. Now, an investigation will find out why and propose concrete measures.

Sweden Investigates Low Birth Rate Concerns Amid Decline

Government to Review Criticized Alcohol Serving Rules

The Government wants to swiftly investigate the abolition of the food requirement for businesses to obtain a serving permit. Also, the criticized requirement of having indoor seating to be allowed to serve alcohol at an outdoor serving area will be investigated.

Government to Review Criticized Alcohol Serving Rules

How Sweden's New Leisure Card for Children Will Work

No receipts, no complicated applications and no expenses. In this way, Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) hopes that as many children as possible will take part in the new leisure card that is launched in September.

How Sweden's New Leisure Card for Children Will Work

After Advertising Scandal Influencers Face Potential New Regulations

Bianca Ingrosso, Jocke and Jonna and Therése Lindgren – it is some of them who the Swedish Consumer Agency has since previously initiated investigations against after unclearly marked advertising. Now the Swedish Consumer Agency gets a new assignment from the government.

After Advertising Scandal Influencers Face Potential New Regulations

Sweden Acquires Antibiotic Factory to Ensure Medicine Supply

Sweden will buy an antibiotic factory to ensure the supply of important medicines during, among other things, crisis situations. .

Sweden Acquires Antibiotic Factory to Ensure Medicine Supply

Municipal Delays Impact Farm Alcohol Sales as Permits Begin

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (CD) criticizes "extreme" differences between municipalities' fees and processing times. It is not reasonable for a task that is largely standardized.

Municipal Delays Impact Farm Alcohol Sales as Permits Begin

Sweden Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups

The Tidö parties want to cut off foreign financing to extremist mosques and religious communities. We must do more to push back these forces, says Integration Minister Mats Persson (The Liberals).

Sweden Considers Ban on Foreign Funding for Religious Groups

Sports Minister Condemns Attack on Player as Appalling

Yesterday's attack on a player in Öster should not occur on Swedish football pitches, says Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats). It is deplorable.

Sports Minister Condemns Attack on Player as Appalling

Sweden Launches Strategy to Combat Anti-Semitism and Protect Jewish Life

Jews in Sweden are exposed to increased threats, violence, and attacks. It should be a matter of course to wear one's Star of David or kippa openly, says Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Sweden Launches Strategy to Combat Anti-Semitism and Protect Jewish Life

Crown Princess Victoria to Attend Pope Leo XIV's Installation Ceremony

Crown Princess Victoria is traveling to the Vatican to attend Pope Leo XIV's installation mass on Sunday. Archbishop Martin Modéus and Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (CD) are also participating.

Crown Princess Victoria to Attend Pope Leo XIV's Installation Ceremony

Justice Minister Urges Responsibility in Tackling Football Violence

Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) urges actors who provide consultation responses on the tightened law proposals aimed at combating violence in football stands to take their own responsibility. It cannot become a process where everyone backs down because they think that different parts are more or less comfortable, he says.

Justice Minister Urges Responsibility in Tackling Football Violence

New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

The Government's investigator proposes a new law for future pandemics. It opens up for demands on face masks but not for introducing a total lockdown in Sweden.

New Pandemic Law Proposal in Sweden May Mandate Face Masks

Forssmed Open to Revising Alcohol Permit Laws for Outdoor Seating

A verdict from last year has been interpreted as preventing municipalities from granting new liquor licenses to restaurants that only have outdoor seating areas. I am not opposed to a law change, says Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats).

Forssmed Open to Revising Alcohol Permit Laws for Outdoor Seating

Wants to Ban Makeup Ads to Children

Makeup ads should not be targeted at children under 15 years. And all ad images where bodies have been manipulated should be labeled.

Wants to Ban Makeup Ads to Children

Sweden's Labor Market Strong Despite Global Economic Challenges

Minister for Labour Market Mats Persson (L) sees no risk of mass unemployment when stock markets plummet and trade wars threaten. No, I see no such risk, he says.

Sweden's Labor Market Strong Despite Global Economic Challenges

Busch Criticizes Influencers for Fueling Body Image Issues in Youth

The CD leader Ebba Busch warns against influencers who make children hate their bodies. It's not those voices we want our children to hear, she says.

Busch Criticizes Influencers for Fueling Body Image Issues in Youth

Sweden Tightens Control on Opioids and Hazardous Substances

The government is classifying seven substances within the opioid group and is classifying two additional substances as hazardous goods. The decision comes into effect on May 6.

Sweden Tightens Control on Opioids and Hazardous Substances

Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Enhance Psychiatric Care

The Government is investing 500 million kronor in specialized psychiatric care. The investment is one of the proposals in the spring amending budget and will, among other things, go towards more hospital beds and enable self-admission.

Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Enhance Psychiatric Care

Swedish Health Minister Urges Action on Mental Health Crisis

Minister of Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) reacts strongly to the police union's alarm about society failing people with mental illnesses. > One becomes completely desperate, it shouldn't be like that, he says to [Sveriges Radio's Ekot](https://www.

Swedish Health Minister Urges Action on Mental Health Crisis

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment

The Government wants to investigate private actors offering assessments for ADHD diagnoses. There is a structure here that in practice means selling diagnoses for payment, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment

Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

Sweden is increasing aid to Ukraine by 1. 4 billion kronor.

Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

Strategy to combat loneliness

Sweden will get its first strategy against loneliness. Loneliness is one of our time's major social problems, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) at a press conference.

Strategy to combat loneliness