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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
How Sweden's New Leisure Card for Children Will Work
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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