According to Stadsmissionen (Sweden’s City Missions), the fact that half a million Swedes are over-indebted cannot be explained by overspending. Rather, it is about survival spending: a desperate need for money to pay the rent or put food on the table.
SwedenPeople living in poverty in Sweden vote to a significantly lesser extent than the rich and well-educated. The Swedish City Mission is trying to offset this with its own early voting.
SwedenSweden's city missions want to see greater government involvement in the fight against homelessness. This is what Secretary-General Jonas Rydberg tells TT. "Housing first cannot be voluntary," he says.
Swedish politicsIt started with a divorce. Veronica, who had an orderly life, completely fell apart - and became homeless. The mother of four belongs to the group the City Mission describes as forgotten. Everything I had built up just disappeared, she says.
SwedenMore people than in previous years sought help from Sweden's city missions over Christmas 2025, the organization said in a press release.
SwedenFor many, the summer meant vacation, travel, sun and bath. But not for everyone. Nearly 700,000 Swedes live in poverty – and for some, the City Mission's activities were the only salvation. I have received so much help, says the mother of six, Amal.
SwedenThe Government's grant reform is met with strong criticism from several quarters. Save the Children believe that the proposal contravenes the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Sweden has a clear responsibility to ensure that children have the right standard of living, says Erik Ulnes, advisor at Save the Children.
Swedish politicsFor many, the summer meant vacation, travel, sun and swimming. But not for everyone. Nearly 700,000 Swedes live in poverty – and for some, the City Mission's activities were the only salvation. I have received so much help, says the mother of six, Amal.
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