Ministry of Health and Social Affairs "We are taking strong measures to combat ageism and are actively working to ensure that it is rewarding to work and to have worked. We are strengthening pensions and the quality of elderly care. Our shared welfare should always go to those who need it and are entitled to it – in cases of illness, old age, and when children are young. We are combating welfare fraud and tackling benefit crimes." Sweden’s support to Ukraine makes a difference. The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has approved increased funding for the National Boa…

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the Government’s priorities in its work in the EU at the party leaders’ debate on EU policy in the Riksdag on 12 November 2025. Check against delivery. Europe, our values and our way of life are worth defending. Because together, we have built some of the world’s best societies in which to live. Europe is far from perfect, but overall, we have done more right than wrong. We also know that none of our strengths should be taken for granted; rather, good things must be nurtured and defended. We live in a time when European cooperation is more important…

On 18 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented the 2026 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. Check against delivery. Lana Chornohorska was a journalist, LGBTIQ-activist, artist – and drone pilot. She wouldn’t have needed to fight, but like so many other Ukrainians, she was unable to just stand by and watch as her loved ones were afflicted by Russia’s war of aggression. On New Year’s Day this year, she shared a tangerine with her friend Ignatius. He joked that he would tell the world about the lovely girl he shared a tangerine with. Ten minutes later,…

Central government administration is about giving government agencies the tools and conditions to be able to implement the decisions made by the Government and the Riksdag. This area includes the development of services and efficiency, regional coordination in the counties, the responsibility of the state as an employer, and the maintenance and administration of state properties. The government agencies are responsible for implementing decisions of the Riksdag and the Government. State administration should be efficient, legally secure and of benefit to citizens and companies. Total3hits.hit…

The rapid development of consumer markets creates both opportunities and challenges. Consumer policy must therefore be developed and resources must be directed towards maintaining balanced and clear rules that protect consumers without impairing the conditions for serious businesses, provide good opportunities for resolving disputes effectively and provide information and support to consumers. The objective of consumer policy is well-functioning consumer markets, balanced and clear rules for businesses, strong consumer protection and sustainable consumption. The following list contains news i…

Disability policy is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The policy safeguards the rights and interests that people with disabilities have in society. Several areas are covered by this policy, including labour market policy and education policy. Preventive, accessible and knowledge-based: this is how the Swedish Government envisions the Swedish social services. Total1hits.hits from your selection of1in total. Preventive, accessible and knowledge-based: this is how the Swedish Government envisions the Swedish social services. Published12 March 2025·Article…

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for issues concerning central government finances, including coordination of the central government budget, forecasts and analyses, tax and customs issues, and management and administration of central government activities. The Ministry is also responsible for matters concerning financial markets, municipalities and regions, public procurement, state-owned enterprises, digitalisation policy, consumer legislation and nuclear financing. The Government has received another application for state aid to build new nuclear power in Sweden. The application was s…

“Municipalities and regions are facing tough times due to financial concerns and a war in our neighbourhood. My job is to promote good and effective cooperation between municipalities, regions and central government so that all levels can optimally carry out their important welfare work. As Minister for Public Administration, my focus is also on ensuring the effective digitalisation of public administration in order to improve services for citizens and increase the efficiency of our government agencies.” Sweden aims to take a leading role in artificial intelligence. The Government is now pres…