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May 27, 2012
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The following articles have been tagged with "Cristina_husmark_pehrsson":
Minister sounded alarm on sick pay rules
Politics: 30 Jun 11
Former Social Security Minister Cristina Husmark Pehrsson foresaw problems with the new sick pay rules, according to a memo which emerged on Thursday, appearing to contradict government claims that the problems came as a surprise.
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Live Blog: parliament opens
Politics: 5 Oct 10
Another eventful day in Swedish politics has come to a close with Fredrik Reinfeldt having presented his new government, the Sweden Democrats having added a little colour and outraged drama, and the king having calmly reminded the Riksdag of its role as a bastion of Swedish democracy.
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Live Blog: election night in Sweden
Politics: 20 Sep 10
The Local's correspondents bring you all the latest news from the Swedish election, live from the main parties' headquarters in Stockholm. See the drama unfold live here.
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Sick benefit reform puts people back to work
Business & Money: 14 Jul 10
The government’s reforms to sick benefits have resulted in a large number of people moving into work or training programmes.
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Riksdag sets tougher limits for sick benefits
Business & Money: 10 Dec 09
The Swedish parliament on Wednesday passed controversial new limits on sickness benefits designed to get more people back into the workforce.
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Five percent of Swedes on sickness benefits
Business & Money: 18 Nov 09
Nearly one in ten Swedes in their forties is currently receiving some type of benefit due to illness or disability, according to a new report. In all, some 530,000 people are receiving sickness benefits.
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Sweden to test 'culture by prescription'
Science & Technology: 10 Nov 09
Doctors in south-western Sweden will soon be able to prescribe cultural activities such as choir lessons or ceramics classes as part of a taxpayer-funded initiative to help reduce prolonged absences from work due to illness.
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Benefits agency guilty of gender discrimination
Business & Money: 3 Nov 09
Four women who were denied sick benefits during their pregnancies have won a landmark discrimination case against Sweden’s National Social Insurance agency (Försäkringskassan).
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Greens demand interest on late social security payments
Politics: 27 Jan 09
The Green Party has demanded that the Swedish Social Insurance Agency pay interest on late payments as parliament prepares to debate the agency's performance on Tuesday.
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Agency head resigns
National: 12 Dec 07
Inger Efraimsson, chairwoman of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan), has resigned.
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Curbs planned on sick benefits
Society: 13 Sep 07
Social Security Minister Cristina Husmark Pehrsson is to unveil plans to clamp down on sick benefits, with the aim of getting people off sick pay and back into work. Many people will find their benefits cut.
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Burnout cases 'can still get sick leave'
Society: 14 Aug 07
People with serious cases of burnout will still be given sick notes by doctors, officials have said, after new guidelines caused concern among many.
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Benefit cheats threatened with jail
Politics: 26 Mar 07
People who are granted benefits on false pretences could face prison under new proposals put forward by Social Insurance Minister Cristina Husmark Pehrsson.
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Government cracks down on sick leave
Business & Money: 21 Dec 06
Sweden's high rate of sick leave has to fall, the government has said. Parliament has passed plans to cut sick benefits, and has received proposals to further tighten the system.
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Sick benefits to be curtailed
Society: 10 Nov 06
Sweden has more people living on sick benefits than any other country. A new report says that people who have been off work sick for a year should be classed as unemployed.
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Ministers admit nanny tax dodges
Politics: 7 Oct 06
In a perfect advertisement for government tax breaks on domestic services such as childcare and cleaning, two new ministers have admitted employing nannies without declaring the tax.
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Carl Bildt Sweden's new Foreign Minister
Politics: 6 Oct 06
Former prime minister Carl Bildt has been named Foreign Minister in the new government presented by Fredrik Reinfeldt. Ten of the 21 new ministers are women, and nine ministers are Moderates.
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Social Democrat health plan "rehashed"
Science & Technology: 4 Sep 06
The Social Democrats have launched plans to make the healthcare system more effective. But the opposition has accused them of just rehashing ideas they have announced before.
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Meet Sanna, 9 years old
Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
Strindberg, king of drama
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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