Ulf Kristersson

The judicial system comprises the institutions that are responsible for the rule of law and legal security in Sweden, i.e. the police, public prosecutor, courts and correctional treatment. This entails preventing and combating criminal activities, investigating crime, enforcing sentences and providing support to victims of crime. To combat crime and increase security, investments in the judicial system and criminal law measures must be combined with effective and proactive crime prevention effo…

Examples of reports are presentations of the Government’s work in different areas or accounts of government assignments. Total226hits.hits from your selection of226in total. Published13 November 2025·ReportfromMinistry of Finance Published24 April 2025·ReportfromMinistry of Finance Published04 February 2025·ReportfromMinistry of Climate and Enterprise Published07 November 2024·ReportfromMinistry of Finance Published11 October 2024·ReportfromMinistry for Foreign Affairs Published20 June 20…

Local self-government and the right to levy taxes are enshrined in the Swedish Constitution. This means that municipalities and regions can take decisions freely and independently. Municipalities and regions are governed by elected politicians in municipal and regional councils. Central government regulates and steers municipal and regional activities through acts, ordinances and regulations. Central government is also responsible for ensuring that municipalities and regions have good and equita…

Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure "We will provide good conditions to live throughout the country, safeguard our sustainable forestry and ensure competitive conditions for Swedish agriculture." The following list contains news items and published documents, such as press releases, government bills or proposals referred to the Council on Legislation for consideration. It is pre-filtered to display content tagged with the relevant area. The list can be further filtered to help you fin…

Ministry of Health and Social Affairs “I want to make life a little easier for people by creating good conditions for health and a sense of community.” Sweden’s support to Ukraine makes a difference. The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has approved increased funding for the National Board of Health and Welfare’s programme for expanded support to Ukraine for health and medical care, care of older people and children. The Government has adopted a new 10-year strategy…

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press Office answers press and media questions about Ministry for Foreign Affairs activities. For questions about the ministers or one of the ministers' areas of responsibility, please contact the relevant minister's press secretary. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press Office can be reached during office hours (09.00–17.00): Only urgent media questions are handled outside of office hours and during weekends. Anna Jakenberg Brinck is head of The Ministry for…

"More children need to see their parents go to work. Skills shortages need to decrease, and more high-skilled jobs emerge. Therefore, education and training as well as work need to pay off". Johan Britz will be Acting Minister for Climate and the Environment from March 2, 2026 due to Romina Pourmokhtari’s absence. Minister for Employment Johan Britz will assume responsibility for climate and environment issues in the Government while Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtar…

Liberal adult education includes folk high schools, study associations and student organisations at folk high schools. There are also special government grants for certain interpreter training programmes. The following list contains news items and published documents, such as press releases, government bills or proposals referred to the Council on Legislation for consideration. It is pre-filtered to display content tagged with the relevant area. The list can be further filtered to help you find…

Work in this field, family law, primarily consists of changing family law to keep pace with developments in society at large. One of the guiding principles of family law is to act in the best interests of the child. Another important task is participation in legislative cooperation within the EU and in other international forums. The following list contains news items and published documents, such as press releases, government bills or proposals referred to the Council on Legislation for consid…

Human rights are universal and apply to everyone. They establish that all human beings, irrespective of country, culture and context, are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Democracy policy includes general elections, measures to strengthen and protect the individual’s opportunities for influence, and measures to promote and guarantee respect for human rights. Human rights, democracy and the rule of law will also permeate all Swedish foreign policy. The following list contains news item…

Adult education is offered largely through municipal adult education and higher vocational education. Municipal adult education provides courses at basic and upper secondary level, courses in Swedish for immigrants (SFI) and municipal adult education for adults with learning disabilities (previously called Särvux). Higher vocational education includes post-secondary vocational education and training, which meets the needs of working life and is conducted in close cooperation with working life. M…

The state is a significant owner of enterprises in Sweden. The portfolio of state-owned enterprises contains 41 fully and partially owned enterprises, of which one is listed. In addition, two business foundations are administered. Together, the state-owned enterprises employ around 121 800 people. The estimated total value of the portfolio of state-owned enterprises amounts to SEK 870 billion.

Each year, Sweden enters into a large number of international agreements (the Swedish Treaty Series) with other states and international organisations. These take form under various designations, such as treaties, conventions and protocols, tax agreements and information exchange agreements. Total21hits.hits from your selection of21in total. Published29 May 2026·Swedish Treaty SeriesfromMinistry of Defence,Prime Minister's Office Published05 March 2026·Swedish Treaty SeriesfromMinistry of Def…

The Government uses press releases to make announcements concerning new legislation, new initiatives, etc. They are also used to announce press conferences. Total962hits.hits from your selection of962in total. Published10 June 2026·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance Published10 June 2026·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance Published09 June 2026·Press releasefromBenjamin Dousa,Ministry for Foreign Affairs Published09 June 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Sten…

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The strategies govern Sweden’s international development cooperation with and humanitarian assistance to other countries and regions, in thematic areas and with multilateral organisations. Total227hits.hits from your selection of227in total. Published16 March 2026·International development cooperation strategiesfromBenjamin Dousa,Ministry for Foreign Affairs Published29 September 2025·International development cooperation strategiesfromMinistry for Foreign Affairs Published25 September 2025·…

Youth policy is cross-sectoral and covers all decisions and measures that affect conditions for young people in a number of different areas, such as employment, housing, education, health, leisure, culture and influence. Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed visited New York to take part in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Mr Forssmed delivered Sweden’s national address at the High-Level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Dise…

Social insurance is about providing financial security in the event of illness, in old age, and for parents of small children. This area covers sickness insurance, pensions, parental insurance and benefits for parents. The following list contains news items and published documents, such as press releases, government bills or proposals referred to the Council on Legislation for consideration. It is pre-filtered to display content tagged with the relevant area. The list can be further filtered to…

The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs is responsible for issues related to the welfare of society, such as public health, healthcare, social services, and social insurance. Its areas of responsibility also include care of older people, disability policy, children's rights, youth policy, and issues relating to sports, civil society, and faith communities. Sweden’s support to Ukraine makes a difference. The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has approved increased fun…

Here is a list of the webcast press conferences and videos published in the last six months. Most of the Government Offices’ videos are also available on its YouTube channel. Older press conferences and videos are available in the Government Offices archives. Total27hits.hits from your selection of27in total. Published03 June 2026·Press release,WebcastfromPål Jonson,Ministry of Defence Published28 May 2026·Press release,WebcastfromPål Jonson,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry of Defence,Prime Minister'…