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Public Health Agency to Study Impact of Adults' Screen Time on Children
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Public Health Agency to Study Impact of Adults' Screen Time on Children

The Public Health Agency will investigate how adults' screen time affects children's health – and come up with new advice. Research shows that there are disruptions and interruptions, not least in play situations and when language learning takes place, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD)
Government Amends Presentation After Indexation Promise Dispute
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Government Amends Presentation After Indexation Promise Dispute

The Government is accused of having failed the assistance industry when not indexing the compensation for personal assistance. Now the Government has corrected its own presentation
Imam in Sweden Resigns After Controversial Sermon on Wife Discipline
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Imam in Sweden Resigns After Controversial Sermon on Wife Discipline

The imam in southern Sweden who preached about how men should beat their wives will now have to leave his assignment, writes Expressen.
ADHD and Autism Driving License Process Simplified from January
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ADHD and Autism Driving License Process Simplified from January

From January 15 next year, it will be easier for people with ADHD and autism to obtain a driver's license. Then the requirement for a medical certificate for a driving license permit will be abolished
Proposal to Clarify Law Against Illegal IPTV Streaming in Sweden
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Proposal to Clarify Law Against Illegal IPTV Streaming in Sweden

Change the law so that it becomes clear that it is illegal to watch illegal ip-tv. This is proposed by the government's special investigator Eva Bergquist in SvD Debatt
Sweden to End Subsidized Dental Care for Asylum Seekers
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Sweden to End Subsidized Dental Care for Asylum Seekers

The Government is proceeding with the proposal to abolish acute dental care for asylum seekers and undocumented immigrants for 50 kronor, reports Tandläkartidningen.
Left Party Reports Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Assistance Allowance
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Left Party Reports Ministers to Constitutional Committee Over Assistance Allowance

The Left Party reports three ministers to the Constitutional Committee (KU) for the government's communication about the assistance allowance. It is a gigantic betrayal against the disabled, says the Left Party's spokesperson Nadja Awad
Government Reverses on Assistance Indexing Plan
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Government Reverses on Assistance Indexing Plan

The Government decided that the standard amount in the assistance allowance should be indexed, that is, follow the cost development. But when the last ordinary budget for the term of office was presented, there was no indexing included
Government Allocates Half a Billion Kronor for Sports Facilities Expansion
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Government Allocates Half a Billion Kronor for Sports Facilities Expansion

The need for more sports facilities and sports fields is great in the country. The government now wants to invest a total of half a billion kronor for 2026 and 2027 in a special grant
Government Plans to Add Chickenpox Vaccine to Child Vaccination Program
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Government Plans to Add Chickenpox Vaccine to Child Vaccination Program

The Government wants the vaccine against chickenpox to be introduced in the national general vaccination program for children.
Sweden to Establish Suicide Investigation Commission in 2026
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Sweden to Establish Suicide Investigation Commission in 2026

The Government proposes in the autumn budget a number of initiatives within psychiatric care. Among other things, a commission of inquiry will be established every time a child commits suicide
Sweden's Health Minister Elisabet Lann Collapses at Press Conference
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Sweden's Health Minister Elisabet Lann Collapses at Press Conference

Sweden's new Minister of Health Elisabet Lann (KD) fainted at the press conference where she was presented on Tuesday. I understand that it looked very dramatic
Government Plans to End Restaurant Food Requirement by Next Summer
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Government Plans to End Restaurant Food Requirement by Next Summer

The restaurants' requirement to offer food in order to be granted a permit to serve alcohol can be removed as early as next summer, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) to Sveriges Radio Ekot.
Swedish Health Agency to Learn from Nordic Countries After Criticism
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Swedish Health Agency to Learn from Nordic Countries After Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) welcomes the reform work that has been initiated at the Public Health Agency after the criticism storm from the former state epidemiologist. But more needs to be done and the agency will now learn from other Nordic countries
Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism
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Minister Calls Meeting Over Public Health Agency Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has once again summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell. I take the criticism seriously, says the minister
Public Health Agency Criticized for Withdrawing Tonsillitis Guidelines
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Public Health Agency Criticized for Withdrawing Tonsillitis Guidelines

The Public Health Agency prioritized the relationship with external actors over science when it de-published recommendations regarding tonsillitis in the spring. This is the opinion of the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén, who elaborates on the criticism of his former employer
Public Health Agency Director-General Summoned After Criticism
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Public Health Agency Director-General Summoned After Criticism

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD) has summoned the Director-General of the Public Health Agency Olivia Wigzell, after the criticism presented by the outgoing state epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén. The meeting took place this morning
Center Party Seeks Minister's Response on Sweden's Pandemic Preparedness
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Center Party Seeks Minister's Response on Sweden's Pandemic Preparedness

The Centre Party is summoning Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (The Christian Democrats) to the Riksdag's Social Affairs Committee. They demand that he answers how Sweden's preparedness for a new pandemic looks
State Epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén Resigns Amid Criticism
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State Epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén Resigns Amid Criticism

State epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén leaves the Public Health Agency and directs harsh criticism at his old employer.
Cheaper Dental Care for Seniors in Sweden Starting Next Year
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Cheaper Dental Care for Seniors in Sweden Starting Next Year

It will be cheaper to go to the dentist for those who are 67 years and older from next year. They only need to pay ten percent of the price to fix a cavity or pull out a tooth
Bris Secures Funding for New Anti-Gang Campaign Targeting Youth
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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.
Sweden to Offer Sleep Advice for Youth Amid Sleep Crisis
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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 Investigates Low Birth Rate Concerns Amid Decline
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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
Government to Review Criticized Alcohol Serving Rules
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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
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