Jakob Forssmed

KD wants taxes on soft drinks

The Christian Democrats want to see a producer tax on added sugar in drinks. The aim is to reduce the problem of obesity among the population.

Sweden joins EU agreement for vaccine against Mpox

Better Swedish in elderly care – without strict requirements

Next year, a requirement for language training will be introduced in elderly care. But it will not be an absolute language requirement to be able to work there. With this proposal, we are not pulling the rug out from under the municipalities with the great lack of competence that exists, says Minister for Elderly Care Anna Tenje (M).

Criticism: “Contributes to normalizing the war”

Russia is allowed to compete in the Paralympics in March despite the war against Ukraine continuing. Completely the wrong way to go, say Jakob Forssmed (KD) and 32 other sports ministers.

Government ready to support the European Football Championship financially

The government is now announcing that it is ready to contribute financially to a Women's European Football Championship in Sweden and Denmark in 2029. We view Sweden as an organizer very positively, says Minister of Social Affairs and Sports Jakob Forssmed (KD).

Nordic Countries Collaborate to Replace Rubber Granules on Football Pitches

The Nordic countries have agreed to cooperate to find a replacement for the rubber granules, so-called rubber granulate, which is used among other things on artificial turf pitches for football. It is important that this is done now and it is good that we cooperate on this so that we get both biologically degradable granules but also at reasonable costs, says Minister for Social Affairs and Sport Jakob Forssmed (KD). The Swedish Football Association welcomes the announcement.

Social Democrats Propose 15-Year Age Limit for Social Media in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party wants to introduce a 15-year limit on social media. It will be controlled through a strict ID requirement. We have previously regulated other addictive products. We need to do that here as well, says Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson.

Sweden Explores Social Media Age Limit to Protect Youth Health

Can an age limit for social media strengthen the health of children and young people? The Government has appointed a special investigator to examine the possibilities of introducing this.

Government Investigates Stricter Measures for HVB Homes and Care Services

The Government wants to see sharper measures against unscrupulous and criminal performers in HVB-homes, home care and personal assistance. Stricter penalties and better control will be investigated.

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

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. "The images showed text that did not match the budget proposition", writes Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party) on Facebook.

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

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. It is completely unjustified that it exists, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).

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

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

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

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. Instead, the amount is increased by 5 kronor and 10 öre. We four parties have not promised that, says the Minister of Finance.

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

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

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

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. It was probably not the kind of entrance I had planned for, she says to TT.

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

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

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. At the same time, Wigzell promises a review of how medical competence is handled.