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Higher Compensation for Job Interviews in Another Location
If you get a job interview that is far from where you live, you can get the cost paid for, for example, the trip there. The government has now made a decision to increase the compensation.
Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion
710,000 people live in Swedish disadvantaged areas. It is almost twice as many as the inhabitants of Malmö city.
The Government Seeks Support for Those Affected by Northvolt
Sweden will apply for funds from an EU fund to support individuals who have been laid off from Northvolt and subcontractors affected by the company's downsizing. The Employment Service has been tasked with handling the application, which can provide up to approximately 160 million kronor in support.
Unannounced visits, a new weapon against benefit fraud
The Employment Service is to be allowed to make unannounced visits to counter fraud with subsidized employment. On Thursday, the government issued a supplementary directive to an ongoing investigation into the authority.
Persson (The Liberals): "Privatization went too far"
Private employment agencies cost more but did not provide better results, shows a new report. Minister for Labour Market Mats Persson (L) is self-critical.
Persson: "A long winter" on the labor market
Unemployment is increasing and employment is decreasing. We are heading towards a long winter on the Swedish labor market, says Minister for Labor Markets Mats Persson (L) at a press conference.
Newcomers' values to be mapped out
The Government wants to map out the values of newcomers in an annual integration barometer. Two million kronor have been allocated in the budget, writes [Aftonbladet](https://www.
The Northvolt Crisis: Risk of Losing Competence
Many who are affected by Northvolt's massive layoffs in Skellefteå may choose to leave the country – and take their expertise with them – when they finish at the factory. I see such a risk, and that's why we're mobilizing now, says Minister for Labour Market and Integration Mats Persson (The Liberals).
Persson and Pehrson switch jobs
A rockad is the unexpected move in Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's new government. For one of the key figures, Johan Pehrson, it's nothing remarkable: As an old football coach, I know the importance of being able to change positions at halftime even if you're leading, he says at the press conference.
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.
Rules for retraining study support to be simplified
The Government has decided on a legislative council referral with proposals for changes to the retraining study support. The current processing is unnecessarily complicated, according to the Government.
The use of ketamine against depression in Sweden
Ketamine drops are used in several regions for severe depression – despite the treatment not being approved. Now the Medical Products Agency is opening up for a new recommendation regarding the controversial treatment.
Man Falls from Great Height at Workplace
A man is injured after falling from a great height at a workplace in Nacka, the police write on their website. The man has been taken to hospital by ambulance helicopter.
Police dismantle tent camp near parliament
Palestine activists set up a tent camp on Friday near the parliament – and demanded that the government impose sanctions against Israel. The camp was dismantled by police in the afternoon.
The Education Minister is reported to the Constitutional Committee by V
The Left Party has reported Education Minister Mats Persson (L) to the Constitutional Committee for statements he made regarding student protests against the Gaza War, writes [TV4 News](https://www. tv4.
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