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The Intolerance of the Swedish People Should be Mapped
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The Intolerance of the Swedish People Should be Mapped

The Government wants to investigate Swedes' attitudes towards intolerance, both in the entire population and in schools. We need to get it in black and white how big the problem is with racism, anti-Semitism and hate and threats in schools connected specifically to ethnicity, says Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg (The Liberals)
The support line against mental illness is now open
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The support line against mental illness is now open

Today, a national support hotline is opening where people with mental illness can call – around the clock, every day of the week. Unfortunately, we see a great need for help when life is at its darkest, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
Forssmed: Young people should not have smartphones
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Forssmed: Young people should not have smartphones

Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics
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Deadly Synthetic Opioids Classified as Narcotics

Nitazener, a group of very potent synthetic opioids, is linked to deadly overdoses all over Europe. Now they are being classified as narcotics, the government announces
The Minister of Sports: "This is football's must-win match"
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The Minister of Sports: "This is football's must-win match"

Football's must-win match is the battle against trouble in the stands. This says Minister for Social Affairs and Sports Jakob Forssmed (KD) after a meeting with representatives from football
So the Minister Wants to Stop Young People's Laughing Gas Abuse
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So the Minister Wants to Stop Young People's Laughing Gas Abuse

Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) wants to see a new, stricter law on laughing gas by January 1, 2026 at the latest. "The current situation is unsustainable", he says
The Minister Rejects Criticism of the Leisure Card
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The Minister Rejects Criticism of the Leisure Card

The Government's leisure card for children and young people has received heavy criticism from several authorities. In Ekot's Saturday interview, Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats) means that they have taken into account potential risks
The proposal: This is how dental care will become cheaper
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The proposal: This is how dental care will become cheaper

The government's investigator proposes a system where a regular dental care treatment will cost between 100 and 400 kronor. In a first step, the enhanced high-cost protection will cover those who have turned 67 years old
Knife in the Door - How Hooligans Scare Clubs
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Knife in the Door - How Hooligans Scare Clubs

The demands are increasing for football to distance itself from hooligans who create chaos in the stands. But whoever does it risks serious threats
"Forssmed: 'This is not acceptable, it's dangerous'"
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"Forssmed: 'This is not acceptable, it's dangerous'"

Minister for Sports Jakob Forssmed is not satisfied with the clubs' safety work. The scalp protection at the arenas must be improved, and more violent supporters must be banned, he believes
"Not the strategy we agreed on with the police"
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"Not the strategy we agreed on with the police"

The interest organization Swedish Elite Football (Sef) is critical of the police interrupting the Stockholm derby between Hammarby and Djurgården, which was played out today. It is not the strategy we agreed on with the police, says Secretary-General Johan Lindvall
"A thorough cultural change is required within football"
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"A thorough cultural change is required within football"

The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June
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The Minister Aims for Farm Sales in June

Criticism from Portugal delays the EU process for the government's proposal on farm sales of alcohol. But the government is still aiming to introduce farm sales on June 1
Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease
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Marburg disease classified as a socially hazardous disease

Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous
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Marburg virus classified as socially dangerous

Swedish authorities are increasing their preparedness due to the ongoing outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda. The deadly virus is to be classified as a threat to society, announces Minister for Health and Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches
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School Day Without Mobile Phones and Smartwatches

Convicted on Parole - "Deeply Unsatisfactory"
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Convicted on Parole - "Deeply Unsatisfactory"

The forensic psychiatric clinics are so full that convicted persons in need of care in some cases have to stay in custody or are released on parole. The situation is "deeply unsatisfactory", according to Social Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats)
Abolition of Disclosure Requirement for HIV Being Investigated
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Abolition of Disclosure Requirement for HIV Being Investigated

The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal
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The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

The government is changing the goal of tobacco policy from "reduced tobacco use" to "reduced medical and social harm" caused by tobacco and nicotine products. The decision is met with strong criticism
Million-Dollar Investment to Shorten BUP Queues
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Million-Dollar Investment to Shorten BUP Queues

The Government wants to strengthen the work on mental health and suicide prevention. In the budget, a investment of 1
Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"
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Legal plant drug causes concern: "There are obvious dangers"

It is "unsatisfactory" that plant-based drugs are sold completely legally in Sweden, according to Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats). The Minister believes, however, that the authorities have control over the matter
The new government will hold for two terms
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The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson
Dentist: Strange to Preempt the Investigation
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Dentist: Strange to Preempt the Investigation

The government's announcement to invest 3. 4 billion kronor in a dental care reform receives mixed reactions from the dental profession
Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026
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Cheaper Dental Care for the Elderly Promised from 2026

The Government is taking new steps towards a dental care reform and is allocating 3. 4 billion kronor in the budget
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