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Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

Thu 10 Apr 2025 10:43 CEST

The government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)

Sweden's IT Sector Sees Reduced Work Hours and Pay Raise

Sweden's IT Sector Sees Reduced Work Hours and Pay Raise

Thu 3 Apr 2025 09:05 CEST

Approximately 6,000 engineers and many other occupational groups within the IT sector receive a reduction in working hours equivalent to one day per year.

Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027

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Sweden's New Industrial Deal Sets Wage Growth for 2025-2027

Tue 1 Apr 2025 09:10 CEST

Trade unions and employers have agreed on a new two-year industrial agreement – which will be guiding for the entire labour market. We didn't reach as high as we wanted, but it became an acceptable level, says Ulrika Lindstrand, union president at Sweden's Engineers

The Government's Goal: More Students Proficient in Math

The Government's Goal: More Students Proficient in Math

Mon 24 Feb 2025 15:00 CET

Sweden is to become sharper in natural sciences and technology, and therefore the government is raising the bar. One of the goals is that at least 15 percent of elementary school students should be high-achieving in mathematics