The Ministry of Employment is responsible for issues concerning the labour market, labour law and health and safety at work. The Ministry is also responsible for matters concerning integration, efforts to counter exclusion and work on gender equality, human rights at national level, strengthening LGBTIQ people’s rights and combating racism and discrimination.

Honour-based violence and oppression is a serious societal problem, and combating it effectively requires special knowledge and understanding. The Government is therefore adopting an action plan against honour-based violence and oppression for 2026–2028 with a view to stepping up action at all levels of society. The action plan contains measures in five strategic areas and stakes out a clear direction for the work going forward.

The Swedish Government is presenting a new 10-year national strategy for combating men’s violence against women, domestic violence, exploitation in prostitution and human trafficking, and honour-based violence and oppression. In parallel, the Government has decided on two Government Commissions tasking several government agencies to take part in a national collaboration structure and to monitor progress in relation to the gender equality subgoals to combat violence, oppression and exploitation.

Minister for Employment Johan Britz will assume responsibility for climate and environment issues in the Government while Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari is on parental leave. Meanwhile, he will retain his regular responsibility for labour market policy.

Fighting work-related crime is a priority area for the Government. For this reason, the Government has approved a bill with proposals aiming to introduce more stringent conditions for labour immigration and counteract fraud and work-related crime, while still promoting immigration of highly-skilled labour.

The Swedish labour market is reflecting the effects of a prolonged economic downturn and several structural challenges. To address the high level of unemployment, the Government is introducing a package of robust measures to get more people into work. The aim is to break the economic downturn by strengthening household finances, increasing incentives to work, creating more opportunities for education and supporting companies.

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Honour-based violence and oppression is a serious societal problem, and combating it effectively requires special knowledge and understanding. The Government is therefore adopting an action plan against honour-based violence and oppression for 2026–2028 with a view to stepping up action at all levels of society. The action plan contains measures in five strategic areas and stakes out a clear direction for the work going forward.

Published05 June 2026·Press releasefromNina Larsson,Ministry of Employment

On 11–13 May, Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann and Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson visited Kyiv and Lviv. The aim of their visit was to gain insight into Ukraine’s health and medical care and the situation for women during Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Published29 May 2026·ArticlefromElisabet Lann,Nina Larsson,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs

Statement at the Conference on ”Abolition in Action, 10th anniversary of French abolitionist law” in the French Parliament, Paris, 13 April 2026. Check against delivery.

Published23 April 2026·SpeechfromMinistry of Employment

On 13 April, the French and Swedish Ministers for Gender Equality Aurore Bergé and Nina Larsson met in Paris. They discussed their national experiences in preventing and combating sexual exploitation and reaffirmed their commitment to the French - Swedish joint strategy to combat human trafficking for sexual exploitation in Europe and globally.

Published23 April 2026·ArticlefromNina Larsson,Ministry of Employment

The Swedish Government is presenting a new 10-year national strategy for combating men’s violence against women, domestic violence, exploitation in prostitution and human trafficking, and honour-based violence and oppression. In parallel, the Government has decided on two Government Commissions tasking several government agencies to take part in a national collaboration structure and to monitor progress in relation to the gender equality subgoals to combat violence, oppression and exploitation.

Published20 April 2026·Press releasefromCamilla Waltersson Grönvall,Jakob Forssmed,Nina Larsson,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs

Statement by Ms Nina Larsson, Minister for Gender Equality at the UN Commission on the Status of Women, New York, 9 March 2026. Check against delivery.

Published10 March 2026·SpeechfromNina Larsson,Ministry of Employment

Russia’s systematic and illegal attacks in Ukraine have deadly consequences. Women may be vulnerable, but they also play a key role in Ukraine’s civilian resilience in areas such as health and medical care, education and defence initiatives. Therefore, the Government is allocating more than SEK 71 million for activities that benefit women and girls in Ukraine. The funds will be distributed between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Programme for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) with a focus on humanitarian activities.

Published10 March 2026·Press releasefromBenjamin Dousa,Nina Larsson,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Employment

The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place on 9–19 March. Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson is attending the first week of the session. The session on women’s rights and gender equality is held annually and is the second largest in the UN system. Sweden’s participation is important, given the need for strong voices on gender equality in the world. For the first time, the Swedish Armed Forces will be part of the Swedish delegation.

Published09 March 2026·ArticlefromNina Larsson,Ministry of Employment

Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson will lead the Swedish delegation attending the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York on 9–19 March, the world’s largest conference on women’s rights and gender equality. Ms Larsson will take part during the first week and will be advocating for stronger international alliances against online threats and hatred. The conference on women’s rights and gender equality is held annually and is the second largest in the UN system.

Published09 March 2026·Press releasefromNina Larsson,Ministry of Employment

The Government’s task force for Jewish life in Sweden gathered for its first meeting of the year on 30 January. On this occasion, it was held at the Swedish Police Authority’s premises in Kungsholmen, Stockholm. The meeting was attended by Minister for Justice Gunnar Strömmer, National Police Commissioner Petra Lundh and representatives of the Swedish Institute for Human Rights and the National Agency for Education.

Published02 March 2026·ArticlefromGunnar Strömmer,Ministry of Culture,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Justice,Prime Minister's Office

Minister for Employment Johan Britz will assume responsibility for climate and environment issues in the Government while Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari is on parental leave. Meanwhile, he will retain his regular responsibility for labour market policy.

Published27 February 2026·ArticlefromJohan Britz,Romina Pourmokhtari,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Employment,Prime Minister's Office

Published10 February 2026·Information materialfromMinistry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Culture,Ministry of Defence,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Finance,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Justice,Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure,Prime Minister's Office

On 11–13 January, the Swedish Government took part in the Society and Defence Annual Conference in Sälen. 2026 marks 80 years since the first conference was held, and the theme for 2026 was ‘Resolve and delivery’. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson opened the conference with a speech and Gunnar Strömmer, Minister for Justice, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pål Jonson, Minister for Defence and Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for Civil Defence, also spoke. The Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Ebba Busch, also attended the conference.

Published14 January 2026·ArticlefromMinistry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Culture,Ministry of Defence,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Finance,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Justice,Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure,Prime Minister's Office

The Government and the Sweden Democrats today presented a new agreement to adjust the wage level for labour immigration to 90 per cent of the median wage in Sweden. The cooperation parties also plan to set out stricter requirements for family member immigration. The Government and the Sweden Democrats have additionally announced an upcoming inquiry aimed at curtailing abuses.

Published13 January 2026·Press releasefromJohan Forssell,Simona Mohamsson,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Justice

Jewish culture is an integral part of Swedish culture, and Jewish history in Sweden is an essential thread in the fabric of our shared cultural heritage. It should be self-evident that Jews in Sweden can wear their Star of David or kippah openly and with pride. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

Published18 December 2025·Information materialfromGunnar Strömmer,Jakob Forssmed,Nina Larsson,Parisa Liljestrand,Ministry of Culture,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Justice

Fighting work-related crime is a priority area for the Government. For this reason, the Government has approved a bill with proposals aiming to introduce more stringent conditions for labour immigration and counteract fraud and work-related crime, while still promoting immigration of highly-skilled labour.

Published17 December 2025·Press releasefromJohan Britz,Johan Forssell,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Justice

On 12 December 2024, the government adopted an action plan to combat racism and hate crime to ensure that work in this area can be better targeted and easier to evaluate, and for it to have a long-term focus. Particular focus is given to the areas Schools, the Judicial system, the Welfare system and Working life. A large number of efforts against racism and hate crime have been decided upon, contributing to the work under the Action Plan.

Published09 December 2025·ArticlefromMinistry of Employment

The Government has decided to appoint an inquiry to deepen knowledge about parallel social structures that among other things consist of clans and family-based networks. The inquiry will define the impacts of such groups in terms of integration and exclusion in Sweden. The aim is to develop in-depth knowledge that will improve efforts to counteract parallel social structures and contribute to a safer, and a more cohesive Sweden.

Published19 November 2025·ArticlefromGunnar Strömmer,Simona Mohamsson,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Justice

The Government has decided to grant SEK 5 million to the World Values Survey (WVS) to carry out yet another survey on values and social norms in Sweden, with a specific focus on foreign born. The aim, among other things, is to improve and develop ways of monitoring integration.

Published18 November 2025·ArticlefromSimona Mohamsson,Ministry of Employment

The Swedish Government has introduced a new, seventh gender equality policy sub-goal: Honour-based violence and oppression must end. The aim is to give the issue greater visibility and improve knowledge, so that more people can live free from violence and oppression.

Published18 November 2025·ArticlefromNina Larsson,Ministry of Employment