The government wants to be able to bypass parliament in peacetime and enact laws on its own in times of “crisis”. It is said to be about preparedness – but resembles dangerous emergency laws that have historically led to abuse of power. The government’s proposal for emergency laws thus echoes worryingly with history. It was precisely such “temporary powers” that enabled the Nazis to seize power in Germany in 1933 – after…
Hanne Nedbo – where humor, heart and craftsmanship meet
Hanne Nedbo is a versatile artist from Denmark who really loves to draw – especially when she gets to mix in a splash of satire, a little political humor and a lot of warmth. On her website https://hannenedboart.com you can encounter a world full of hand-drawn caricatures. Even as a child she sat with paper and pencil and drew imaginative animals…
Productivity also requires consideration for people and nature
Sweden's productivity growth has become too low. To reverse the trend, new thinking is needed – not more power for the vested interests of business. Growth that worsens the climate, equality and welfare leads to zero-sum thinking, where everyone ultimately loses. To achieve real development, investments are needed in people, nature and fair working conditions. Collective solutions strengthen both society and growth. https://www.dn.se/debatt/i-nollsummespelet-blir-vi-alla-ekonomiska-forlorare/
Freedom, work, housing and social mobility now
Indeed, the Social Democrats must deliver freedom, work, housing and social mobility – not just manage neoliberalism, say three Social Democrats. So I say that we need a systemic shift back to welfare with a humane refugee policy, labor immigration to shortage occupations, improved pensions, a green transition, free dental care, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, restored social insurance, etc. There is rumbling among the grassroots For people is…
Did you know you have a job?
If you are a Swede, a native with an academic degree and extensive experience – but still without a job – then according to Statistics Sweden you are simply wrong. Maybe you thought you were without income, sending applications every day and turning over every single krona. Maybe several people around you are also without a job. But the statistics show…
A book sensitive to all different gender identities
Every Body is a Rainbow by Caroline Carter and Mattias Ball is a colorful, warm, and easy-to-read book that helps children – and the adults around them – understand how different bodies and gender identities can be. It shows that everyone is unique and that there is something beautiful about that. What makes the book special is not…
Better conditions for teachers strengthen Sweden's competitiveness
Every lesson requires more than just being present in the classroom. So we must create good conditions for teachers. The Swedish Teachers Association now demands that every teaching hour should provide at least the same amount of time for pre- and post-work. The older the students, the more time each teacher needs. Bo Jansson's government investigation agrees. It also proposes reduced requirements…
Sufficient childbearing is a matter of security
Sweden's fertility rate has fallen to a historic low of 1,43 children per woman, well below the replacement level of 2,1. Karin Engdahl believes that political reforms are urgently needed to restore young people's faith in the future. She suggests reducing working hours, especially for parents of young children. Without more secure jobs, cheap, good and beautiful housing and investments in saving the climate. and stronger welfare…
Life expectancy and class gaps within it are increasing
Despite increased life expectancy since the 1950s, large differences between groups are increasing. The average life expectancy for men in Sweden is 82,3 years. For women, it is 85,4, which is 3,1 years more than for men. For example, the average life expectancy in the 1950s, calculated from birth, was around 74 years for women and 71 years for men. Nowadays, infant mortality is lower…
Debt settlement too difficult to obtain
The fact that over-indebtedness is sky-high in Sweden is not just a personal tragedy for hundreds of thousands of people – it is a systemic failure that reveals something deeply immoral in our economic system. In the fall of 2025, collection requirements will decrease slightly, but that is because people are too poor to even borrow. Private debt mountain not necessary We live in a…