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Anna Tenje

Minister for Older People and Social Security

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."

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  • Sweden and Australia begin negotiations on a social security agreement

    Anna Tenje, Minister for Older People and Social Security, standing outside.
    Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje Ninni Andersson/Government Offices

    Sweden and Australia are entering into negotiations on a bilateral social security agreement. The agreement will enable closer cooperation with Australia and facilitate the mobility of people and business between the two countries.

  • Government presents updated national dementia strategy

    Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje, Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed and Malin Danielsson, senior policy spokesperson for the Liberal Party stands in the Government's press room behind podiums. Behind them are Swedish flags and flags of the European Union.
    Minister for Older People and Social Security Anna Tenje, Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed and Malin Danielsson presents the updated national dementia strategy to improve health and social care for people who have dementia. Photo: Svante Rinalder/Government Offices of Sweden

    Dementia is one of the major public health issues of our time. The number of people living with a dementia diagnosis is increasing. At the same time research in the field is advancing rapidly. Therefore the Government has adopted an updated national dementia strategy to improve health and social care for people with dementia.

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