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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
Sweden's Labor Market Strong Despite Global Economic Challenges
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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
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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
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Sweden Tightens Control on Opioids and Hazardous Substances

Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Enhance Psychiatric Care
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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
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Swedish Health Minister Urges Action on Mental Health Crisis

The Minister: ADHD diagnoses are sold for payment
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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
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Sweden Allocates Another Billion to Ukraine

Sweden is increasing aid to Ukraine by 1. 4 billion kronor
Strategy to combat loneliness
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
The Government Classifies Plant Drug as Narcotic
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The Government Classifies Plant Drug as Narcotic

The popular plant-based drug kratom is now being classified as a narcotic by the government, reports P3 News. This follows a proposal from the Public Health Agency earlier this year
Iran's Foreign Ministry summons Sweden's ambassador over imam
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Iran's Foreign Ministry summons Sweden's ambassador over imam

Sweden's ambassador in Tehran has been summoned to Iran's Foreign Ministry since an imam has been detained in Sweden, reports the British-based news site Iran International.
1.6 billion for strategy against mental illness
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1.6 billion for strategy against mental illness

Mosque pointed out as a threat – imam to be deported
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Mosque pointed out as a threat – imam to be deported

The imam of a larger Shia Muslim congregation in the Stockholm area is to be deported, writes Expressen.
Knowledge about cancer care to help dementia patients
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Knowledge about cancer care to help dementia patients

The Government wants to see if knowledge and experiences from cancer care can strengthen the care and support of dementia patients. The assignment is presented in connection with the presentation of the developed national dementia strategy
New Delegation for People with Comorbidity
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New Delegation for People with Comorbidity

The Government is appointing a new delegation for individuals suffering from both substance abuse and mental illness. According to Social Minister Jakob Forssmed, they are often sent back and forth in healthcare today
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