May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Swedish_integration_board":
Society: 31 May 07
A new survey from the Swedish Integration Board has shown an upsurge in support for restrictive immigration policies. 14 percent want native Swedes to have precedence for jobs, housing and benefits.
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National: 26 Apr 07
The Swedish Integration Board has criticized local authorities for doing too little to help refugees integrate into Swedish society.
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Society: 14 Mar 07
The cost to the Swedish state of receiving asylum seekers is set to rise to more than 12 billion kronor by 2010, partly due to rising number of Iraqi refugees, partly due to more relaxed Swedish laws.
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Society: 21 Sep 06
The total number of asylum seekers in Sweden increased 11 percent during the past six months, while figures for the EU as a whole are going down.
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Society: 25 Aug 06
Many municipalities in Sweden are refusing to house more asylum seekers. With 18,000 people expected to gain permits this year, the problem is only set to grow.
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Society: 22 Jun 06
Recent immigrants to Sweden are not being given the support they need to integrate into society, a new report says.
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Society: 19 Apr 06
Sweden is good at integrating immigrants into the job market, according to the man at the head of the government's integration agency. Sixty percent of foreigners in Sweden have jobs.
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Society: 16 Apr 06
Immigrants to Sweden find it harder than native-born Swedes to find somewhere to live, according to a new report. Differences in income don't explain the differences, it claims.
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Society: 19 Mar 06
Well-educated Swedes with immigrant backgrounds are leaving the country in increasing numbers to find work. Many Somalis and Iranians are moving to Britain because they can't get work in Sweden.
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Society: 24 Oct 05
In an internal newsletter, the head of the Swedish Integration Board, Andreas Carlgren, says the number of refugees which Sweden's local authorities have to take in will treble next year.
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Politics: 1 Sep 05
Integration Minister Jens Orback says that Swedes are the most positive in Europe towards immigration and that 20% of Swedes would be happy to act as a mentor for newly arrived foreigners.
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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 »
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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