From 1 July the government's new language requirements apply to municipalities and private operators under the Tidö Agreement.
Qamar Haidar learned Swedish on her own and with help from friends because she received no language support from her job.
The municipality is now preparing to meet the new requirements which mean an obligation to ensure staff have the right language skills.
The law comes from the Tidö Agreement and enters into force on 1 July.
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On June 6 2026 new rules entered into force for those seeking Swedish citizenship. Requirements including language skills and eight years of residency in Sweden were tightened on the national day.
The government introduces a target with extended language requirements in elderly care. From Wednesday July 1 the Social Services Act is tightened so all staff should aim for Swedish skills equivalent to high school level B2.
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From July 1 2026 several new laws in Sweden take effect affecting rentals benefits cash and more.
The Swedish parliament has decided to remove the requirement for food service at venues selling alcohol. From this summer, restaurants and bars can obtain serving permits without offering meals.
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Transtrandsmål, spoken in Malung-Sälen municipality, risks fading as few young people master the dialect.
The Swedish government has rejected the National Agency for Education's work on new curricula and will impose tighter control. Education Minister Simona Mohamsson (L) criticized the agency for not fully aligning with government intentions. Experts will take a more central role in the process.
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Sweden's Education Minister Simona Mohamsson failed to name all four basic laws on a TV show. MP Eva Lindh (S) has submitted a written question urging her to boost knowledge of the laws in schools. Lindh describes the blunder as embarrassing and serious.