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Fewer people are applying for unemployment benefits in Sweden in May

Fewer people are applying for unemployment benefits in Sweden in May

Tue 9 Jun 2026 06:58 CEST

The number of unemployment insurance applications fell in May, according to the unemployment insurance indicator from Sweden's unemployment insurance funds.

Unemployment insurance funds are down - payment may be delayed

Unemployment insurance funds are down - payment may be delayed

Tue 19 May 2026 14:05 CEST

Since Monday, a system error has affected all unemployment funds, and members have been unable to apply for compensation. There is a risk that compensation payments will be delayed, but an extra payment day has been scheduled

A record number of people become members of Sweden's unemployment insurance funds

A record number of people become members of Sweden's unemployment insurance funds

Wed 22 Apr 2026 07:38 CEST

In January, the number of members of unemployment funds exceeded four million for the first time.

New unemployment insurance applications decrease in Sweden in February

New unemployment insurance applications decrease in Sweden in February

Wed 11 Mar 2026 07:34 CET

During February, the number of new applications for benefits from unemployment funds decreased, according to the Unemployment Fund Indicator published by Sweden's unemployment funds.