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Government proposal would fine families with at-risk children
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Government proposal would fine families with at-risk children

If parents do not cooperate with social services regarding their children, they risk fines and, in the long run, other penalties, according to a new proposal from the government. This is not a punishment but another tool to protect children, says Minister of Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M)
KD: Screen children's learning abilities in first grade
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KD: Screen children's learning abilities in first grade

The Christian Democrats want to introduce standardized screening of children's learning abilities as early as first grade. Investigations and diagnoses should not be required to receive support, says the party's deputy chairman, Jakob Forssmed
Shortage of hormone drugs for menopausal women: serious situation
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Shortage of hormone drugs for menopausal women: serious situation

There have been periods when there has been a serious shortage of hormone medications for women with menopausal symptoms. The government is now calling on authorities to provide answers about the situation
Advice on young people's sleep: Avoid screens in the bedroom
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Advice on young people's sleep: Avoid screens in the bedroom

Sweden lags behind the Nordic countries when it comes to addressing sleep in children and young people. The Public Health Agency is now providing advice on better sleep habits, identifying screen time as a risk factor
Childless people should be able to receive twice as many publicly funded IVF attempts
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Childless people should be able to receive twice as many publicly funded IVF attempts

The government and the Sweden Democrats are investing 564 million kronor in healthcare as part of the spring budget. The majority of this will go towards more IVF treatments, allowing people who are involuntarily childless to have twice as many IVF attempts as they have today
The government wants to remove duty to inform sexual partners about HIV
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The government wants to remove duty to inform sexual partners about HIV

The obligation to provide information about HIV should be removed, government investigators believe. There is broad support for this, Minister of Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) says
Compulsion proposed to secure access to medicines
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Compulsion proposed to secure access to medicines

During crises, the state should be allowed to intervene and move medicines between pharmacies and hospitals, an investigation suggests.
How more new medicines will come to Sweden
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How more new medicines will come to Sweden

The government wants to overhaul the system for deciding how new drugs are subsidized and used in healthcare, and is therefore appointing an inquiry.
KD wants a recommended minimum age for smartphones
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KD wants a recommended minimum age for smartphones

The Christian Democrats want to introduce a recommended minimum age for children to get their first smartphone, reports Sveriges Radio's Ekot.
Parasport must answer for its positions, Forssmed says
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Parasport must answer for its positions, Forssmed says

Sweden has chosen not to boycott the Paralympics opening ceremony. However, Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) will boycott it
Poor economy hinders young people from having children
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Poor economy hinders young people from having children

Single parents, especially young women, have been worse off financially since 1980 compared with others. The risk of poor finances may lead young women to refrain from having children
Sick and addicted people are being tossed around, treated as unworthy
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Sick and addicted people are being tossed around, treated as unworthy

People with addiction problems and mental illness are being bounced around between regions and municipalities and rarely receive the care they need, according to the government. A new law and several amendments are now being presented
Forssmed after the Olympic cheating: Something that rubs me the wrong way
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Forssmed after the Olympic cheating: Something that rubs me the wrong way

Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) came down hard on Canada's cheating in men's curling in a post on X. On site in Antholz, he stands by the criticism
Invitation to a meeting about screen time, a little desperate
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Invitation to a meeting about screen time, a little desperate

Minister of Education Simona Mohamsson (L) invites all parliamentary parties to a discussion about screen time and age limits for social media. S, V and C accept, but say they have difficulty taking the invitation seriously
Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care
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Ukraine receives 60 million from Sweden for healthcare and social care

Sweden is contributing an additional 60 million to Ukraine for children's healthcare and social services.
Report: 122 sites selling pharmaceuticals illegally in Sweden
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Report: 122 sites selling pharmaceuticals illegally in Sweden

Many websites are selling medicines illegally to people in Sweden, according to a report from the Swedish Medical Products Agency. The agency is proposing increased penalties for those who commit these crimes
Furious at Infantino: Participating in Putin's propaganda, says Sweden's sports minister
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Furious at Infantino: Participating in Putin's propaganda, says Sweden's sports minister

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says Russia should be allowed back into international football. The Swedish Football Association does not share that opinion - and Sweden's Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (KD) is furious
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: Mobile phone ban in Swedish primary schools this autumn
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Government: Mobile phone ban in Swedish primary schools this autumn

A ban on students using mobile phones will be introduced in all compulsory schools starting in the autumn semester, the government proposes. The ban will also apply during breaks, at after-school centers and in open leisure activities
Kristersson establishes Council for Women's Peace to combat men's violence against women
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Kristersson establishes Council for Women's Peace to combat men's violence against women

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is establishing a council to combat men's violence against women. Thousands of women are living in fear, he says
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
Extra compensation to increase access to dental care in rural municipalities
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Extra compensation to increase access to dental care in rural municipalities

Dental care providers in rural municipalities will receive additional government compensation of 20 percent next year for treatments within the dental care reform for the elderly.
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)
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