What changes in Sweden
Regular updates on important changes to laws, rules, recommendations, prices and anything else that might affect your life in Sweden.
Stricter rules for foreign families: What changes in Sweden in October?
New reunification rules for immigrant families, citizenship test results and maybe, just maybe, a new government are on the cards for Sweden in October 2026.
Election day and new deportation rules: What changes in Sweden in September?
Stricter rules on deportation for foreigners who commit crimes are coming into force – and election day is here. Let's take a look at what changes in Sweden in September 2026.
Citizen tests, gang punishments and electioneering: What changes in Sweden in August
The election campaign kicks off for real, MPs are called back to parliament to vote, and the first ever civics test for citizenship. Here's what changes in Sweden in August 2026.
Ten new Swedish laws coming into force over the next few months
The Swedish parliament has passed many laws recently, and a lot of them enter into force in the coming months. We round up the ones you'll want to know about.
Cheaper fuel, festivals and migration law: What changes in Sweden in July
Many new laws are due to come into effect in Sweden in July, including a number that affect foreigners. There are also plenty of festivals, a new EU customs fee for online orders from abroad, and the prime minister is getting a pay raise.
Work permits, citizenship, and pubs: What changes in Sweden in June 2026
Changes to work permit salary minimums, more types of bars on the horizon, and citizenship changes come into effect. Here’s what’s on the agenda for Sweden in June this year.
New work permit rules and lower fuel prices: What changes in Sweden in May 2026
Sweden is set to make a few much-awaited changes to its work permit package, hopefully put an end to teen deportations, and lower the price on fuel. Here's a rundown of what changes in May 2026.
Crucial citizenship vote and cheaper food: What changes in Sweden in April 2026
Parliament to vote through stricter citizenship law, VAT on food halved, and an early Easter. Here are some of the main things happening in Sweden in April.
Work permits, Mello and marzipan: What changes in Sweden in March 2026
Parliament will vote on hiking the minimum salary for a work permit and Sweden's Eurovision contender will be chosen. Here's what happens in Sweden in March.
Olympics, pensions and sportlov: What changes in Sweden in February 2026
Will Sweden bring back gold at the Winter Olympics? Will the Melodifestivalen music contest throw up any half decent songs? Here are some of the main things happening in Sweden in February.
LISTED: All the new laws coming into force in Sweden at the start of 2026
Stricter rules on Swedish for Immigrants (SFI), study grants for Ukrainians, and an electric car subsidy. Here's our complete list of all the new laws coming into force in Sweden at the start of 2026.
New laws, holidays and awards: What changes in Sweden in January 2026?
Re-emigration grants came into force on January 1st, as well as a number of tax cuts which should give you more money in your pocket in 2026.
Tax cuts, longer citizenship waits and an election: What changes in Sweden in 2026
Sweden's government is bringing in far-reaching tax cuts, lower daycare fees, an increase in the wait for citizenship to 8 years, and on top of all that, there's a general election. Here's what's happening in Sweden in 2026.
What changes in Sweden in December 2025?
December in Sweden brings the Nobel Prize ceremony, a Roxette concert, and Christmas of course. Here's everything on the agenda in Sweden.
Gang deportations and goose blood: What changes in Sweden in November
A new Centre Party leader, an inquiry reports on deporting suspected gang criminals without trial, and All Saints Day. Here's what's happening in Sweden in November.
A-kassa, citizenship and cinnamon buns: What Changes in Sweden in October 2025?
The Migration Agency starts handling citizenship cases in order of application date, Nobel Prize week puts Stockholm in the spotlight, and new rules for unemployment insurance. Here's what changes in Sweden this October.
Housing law and budget tax cuts: What changes in September 2025
Parliament reopens, a new budget, a possible interest rate cut and...mushroom picking. Here's what you can expect to happen in Sweden this September.
Family reunification and crayfish: What changes in Sweden in August 2025?
We'll get a closer look at possible new rules for family reunification, and it's back to work for a lot of people. Here are the main things changing in Sweden in August.
New laws and summer events: What changes in Sweden in July?
July brings with it cheaper flights, summer holidays and pay rises ‒ for government ministers at least. Here are the new laws and events happening in Sweden this month.
Work permits and laughing gas: What changes in Sweden this summer?
In many ways, Sweden grinds to a halt during the summer, as workers head out to the countryside for a well-earned rest. That’s not quite true though – here are the new laws and other changes in store for the next few months.
Work permits and alcohol: What changes in Sweden in June 2025
Changes to work permit salaries, a tax rebate, two days off and summer holidays. Here’s what’s on the agenda for Sweden in June this year.
KEY POINTS: What changes in Sweden in May?
A change of direction for the Social Democrats, a tax deadline, public holidays, and, maybe, another Eurovision win for Sweden. What's on the agenda for Sweden in May?
Immigration laws and tax rebates: What changes in Sweden in April 2025?
Sweden scraps work permit path for former asylum seekers, a new budget is about to be revealed, and if you're one of the lucky ones you might get a tax rebate. Here's what's in store for Sweden in April.