"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 Pourmokhtari is on parental leave. Meanwhile, he will retain his regular responsibility for labour market policy.

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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New nuclear power is a long-term undertaking for society. It requires investments from both the private sector and the state. In the Spring Amending Budget for 2026, the Government proposes state majority ownership of Videberg Kraft AB and that the state assumes a role in the financing of the future system for radioactive waste management and spent nuclear fuel by reducing risk for those who make the initial investments. Those who produce the waste should also continue to be responsible for their share of the costs.

Published28 May 2026·Press releasefromEbba Busch,Johan Britz,Niklas Wykman,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Finance

At the summit held between Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 May, the countries announced deeper cooperation aimed at reducing industrial emissions. Sweden and India are to develop a new work programme for the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) initiative for 2027–2030.

Published27 May 2026·Press releasefromJohan Britz,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise

To reach net zero emissions by 2045, Sweden must electrify its transport sector. In the Spring Amending Budget, the Government and the Sweden Democrats intend to allocate more funding to expand the electric vehicle premium and to increase government agencies’ purchasing of fossil-free alternatives.

Published07 April 2026·Press releasefromJohan Britz,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise

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

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

Today, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented changes in the Government. Two new ministers have been appointed, and two ministers have been given revised areas of responsibility.

Published28 June 2025·Press releasefromJohan Britz,Lotta Edholm,Nina Larsson,Simona Mohamsson,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Employment,Prime Minister's Office