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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.
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.
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. .
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine
Sweden is increasing aid to Ukraine by 1. 4 billion kronor.
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.
The Licensing of Firearms Needs to be Strengthened
To prevent unsuitable individuals from obtaining firearms permits, the Police Authority and the National Board of Health and Welfare are tasked by the government to develop and strengthen the work on permit testing for firearms regarding medical suitability. .
The Government: Ban on Laughing Gas for Intoxication Purposes
All sales of laughing gas for intoxication purposes should be prohibited from July 1, proposes the government. This reports Sveriges Radio Ekot.
The Government wants to see better risk assessments
Better risk assessments in psychiatry after the recent violent incidents. This is the government's goal with two new measures.
Children receive up to 2,000 kronor for activities
The Government is aiming to introduce the leisure card for children and young people this autumn. Each child will receive a pot that can be used for various activities, for example, at the cultural school and sports clubs.
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