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.
SwedenMinister 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
Swedish politicsState epidemiologist Magnus Gisslén leaves the Public Health Agency and directs harsh criticism at his old employer.
SwedenIt 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.
SwedenChildren'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.
Swedish politicsNow 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).
Swedish politicsThe Government is concerned about the low birth rate in Sweden. Now, an investigation will find out why and propose concrete measures. We need to think about what kind of society we have when we have such low birth rates, says Minister for Social Affairs Jakob Forssmed (KD).
Swedish politicsThe 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.
Swedish politicsNo 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.
Swedish politicsBianca 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. Influencers such as Bianca Ingrosso, Jocke and Jonna and Therése Lindgren will receive clear guidance – so that the marketing becomes correct.
BusinessSweden will buy an antibiotic factory to ensure the supply of important medicines during, among other things, crisis situations.
SwedenMinister 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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).
Swedish politicsYesterday's attack on a player in Öster should not occur on Swedish football pitches, says Sports Minister Jakob Forssmed (Christian Democrats). It is deplorable.
FootballJews 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).
Swedish politicsCrown 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.
Swedish politicsMinister 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.
FootballThe 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.
Swedish politicsA 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).
Swedish politicsMakeup ads should not be targeted at children under 15 years. And all ad images where bodies have been manipulated should be labeled. This is the opinion of Jakob Forssmed), the Minister for Social Affairs (Christian Democrats), who wants to push for the proposals to become a reality.
Swedish politicsMinister 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.
BusinessThe 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.
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