Social services including care for older people is about the support and help provided by society to people who are particularly vulnerable or experiencing difficulties. This area covers individual and family care, support for people with disabilities and care of the elderly. Children and young people have the right to a safe future, to be cared for and to grow up in a home without violence. If a child or young person is at risk, society has a duty and a responsibility to ensure that they receive the protection and support they need. Swedish social services work to ensure that children and yo…

Nordic cooperation builds on the common values of the Nordic countries and is one of the world’s oldest forms of regional cooperation. The Nordic region will be the world’s most sustainable and integrated region by 2030. This vision was adopted by the Nordic prime ministers in 2019 and will become a reality through initiatives for a green, competitive and socially sustainable Nordic region. Sweden will pursue closer and stronger Nordic cooperation. The Nordic countries are facing a number of challenges, and we can tackle them better together than alone. The following list contains news items …

Sweden has a long tradition of generous and ambitious development aid. Development cooperation is about helping to enable poor people to improve their living conditions. Swedish development aid is often channelled through international organisations such as the UN and the EU. Humanitarian assistance refers to Sweden’s activities to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain the human dignity of those affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts or other similar circumstances. No country has been lifted out of poverty through international development assistance alone. Trade, investment in…

Digitalisation policy is about using and promoting the opportunities that digitalisation brings to society: for individuals, businesses, civil society, and public administration. The area includes, among other things, efforts to digitalise public administration based on the needs of citizens. Digitalisation policy also concerns creating favourable conditions for digital infrastructure (broadband, digital mail, digital identity, and 5G), as well as enabling the development and use of new technologies such as data and artificial intelligence. Efforts to promote digital competence and digital lea…

Children’s rights are based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and are about safeguarding the rights and interests of children and young people in society. This area covers all activities that affect children, such as education policy, migration policy, culture policy and social services policy. Children and young people have the right to a safe future, to be cared for and to grow up in a home without violence. If a child or young person is at risk, society has a duty and a responsibility to ensure that they receive the protection and support they need. Swedish social…

Ministry of Health and Social Affairs "A strong social service is one of our most important tools for crime prevention. We are now reforming the Social Services Act with a focus on preventive work and increased obligations and rights. We are also actively working for a safer and more secure child and youth care, with the perspective of children's rights at the center. All children have the right to a safe upbringing and a bright future. In the area of disability, our goal is to achieve equality in living conditions and full participation in society." A proposal for new legislation on childre…

Being a member of the EU means that Sweden has a direct influence on and is directly affected by EU decisions. The Government’s main role in the EU context is to represent Sweden in the European Council and in the Council of the European Union. The Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union in Brussels is an extended arm of the Swedish Government. The Representation is Sweden's largest mission abroad. The main task is to pursue Swedish interests and policies effectively in the policy making of the Union. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the Government’s priorities in it…

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 oppressi…

“We need a responsible economic policy to ensure that the Swedish economy grows and the situation for households improves for the benefit of all. The key to this is financial stability. Sweden’s financial system needs to be stable and efficient. It’s essential to enhance security and strengthen Sweden’s national security, and that’s why it’s important to combat money laundering, increase our preparedness to respond to cyber threats and ensure that Sweden is equipped to prevent and respond to economic disruptions. This is how we will pave the way for higher employment, greater security and stro…

Medical care involves the measures taken to provide care for those who are ill and the development of medical and health care services. Care should be equitable, gender-equal and accessible, and offered on equal terms according to need. For several intensive February days in Cairo, Minister for Health Care Elisabet Lann met with organisers and actors that care for severely injured patients from Gaza on a daily basis. The trip provided a deeper understanding of the extensive work being done and how Swedish initiatives are contributing. The Government has adopted a new 10-year strategy to comb…

The Government is responsible for legislation and government agency issues concerning taxes, customs, collection and civil registration of private individuals. Tax legislation is designed to support the goals of economic policy, provide good conditions for business and investment, and make it easy for individuals and business owners to follow the rules. 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…

Sweden is a parliamentary democracy, which means that all public power proceeds from the people. At the national level, the people are represented by the Riksdag (Swedish parliament) which has legislative power. The Government implements the Riksdag's decisions and draws up proposals for new laws or law amendments. General elections are an important expression of the fact that we in Sweden live in a democracy. However, there are many ways of influencing Swedish politics, for example by taking part in referendums, joining a political party or sending in your comments on reports presented by th…

Public procurement must be efficient, legally certain and make use of market competition, and at the same time promoting innovative solutions and taking into account environmental and social considerations. In this way, public procurement contributes to well-functioning public service for the benefit of citizens and the development of the business community, while ensuring that tax funds are used in the best way. 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 …

Gambling policy is about preventing gambling addiction and creating a sound and secure gambling market in which social protection interests are safeguarded by the demand for gambling being satisfied in a controlled fashion. Relevant news items and published documents, such as press releases and government bills, will be found in the pre-filtered list below. The list can be further filtered to help you find what you are interested in. If nothing is displayed here, please visit our Swedish site to find news items on Gambling policy.

On 13 April, the Government presented its Spring Budget. In an uncertain international situation, Sweden continues to stand strong with an economy that is trending upward. The budget includes measures worth SEK 7.7 billion in 2026 and focuses on building a stronger and more secure Sweden. Total52hits.hits from your selection of52in total. The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up global energy prices and weakened growth prospects in Sweden and worldwide. The ongoing recovery of the Swedish economy is expected to continue, albeit at a slower pace than projected in th…

Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure 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 what you are interested in. Total17hits.hits from your selection of17in total. Open Letter by the Coastal States of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea with Iceland on the Growing Risks to Maritime Safety to the International Maritime Community. Published28 J…

The Government parties, in cooperation with the Sweden Democrats, have decided on six collaborative projects. Within the framework of these projects, they will draft and carry out political reforms to resolve Sweden’s most important societal challenges. In addition to the six collaborative projects, the Government is working on two other priorities. “Setting a new course requires both perseverance and determination. Problems that have emerged over a long period require long-term efforts. And this is precisely why we must keep up the momentum. We are realists and do not underestimate Sweden’s …

The aim of the policy area is to reduce the number of people living in exclusion, combating parallel social structures, emphasising personal responsibility for participation in society, and improving people’s security and life opportunities. 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 parall…

Economic policy is about ensuring the efficient functioning of the Swedish economy, moderating the ups and downs in the economy and redistributing economic resources between individuals and over time On 13 April, the Government presented its Spring Budget. In an uncertain international situation, Sweden continues to stand strong with an economy that is trending upward. The budget includes measures worth SEK 7.7 billion in 2026 and focuses on building a stronger and more secure Sweden. Total68hits.hits from your selection of68in total. On 17 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Prime…

Total231hits.hits from your selection of231in total. On 8–10 June, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard is visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The visit will focus on the regional crisis and Sweden’s bilateral relations with the Gulf States. Published09 June 2026·Press releasefromMaria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs Published08 June 2026·StatementfromJohan Forssell,Maria Malmer Stenergard,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Justice On Wednesday 20 May, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard travelled to Kristianstad …