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Government newsletter: More young people in work

It is important that young people find jobs and become independent. The Government has implemented a number of reforms and initiatives to make it easier for young people to enter the labour market and these efforts are continuing. Read more about this in the Government newsletter.

European governments lack the will to help the Roma

Photo of Erik Ullenhag. Erik Ullenhag.

Anti-Gypsyism in Europe. In a number of European countries, racism against the Roma is socially acceptable. They are often the victims of racial violence. Many countries lack the political will to act despite the resources the EU has allocated for this purpose. Political leaders at national and local level must now take a stand, writes Minister for Integration Erik Ullenhag.

Hillevi Engström visits Australia

Hillevi Engström. Hillevi Engström.

Minister for Employment Hillevi Engström is visiting Canberra and Sydney this week (19-22 March) to study how Australia organises its efforts to support and assist those outside the labour market. During the trip Ms Engström will meet Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Bill Shorten to exchange experiences concerning the labour market and employment services.

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Senior citizens in labour force
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The Ministry of Employment, Sweden


Brief information of areas of responsibility and organization of the Ministry of Employment, Sweden.
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Pocket facts 2010 - statistics on integration


A statistical breakdown of the differences and similarities between native-born and foreign-born persons.

Swedish statutes in translation


Labour Legislation

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