New laws and rules take effect on July 1

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From July 1 2026 several new laws in Sweden take effect affecting rentals benefits cash and more.

New rules make it easier to rent out condominiums for longer periods in the second hand market. Rules for corporate housing are also modernized.

Elderly care gets language requirements so staff must have sufficient knowledge of Swedish. Police gain greater powers to direct demonstrations for security reasons.

Grocery stores and pharmacies with staffed checkouts must accept cash. Cousin marriages are banned and such marriages entered abroad will normally not be recognized.

VAT on admission to dance events is lowered from 25 to 6 percent. Residents near wind power plants will receive compensation linked to the plant's revenues.

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Realistic illustration of immigrants learning Swedish in a classroom with flags and documents, representing new citizenship requirements.
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Stricter requirements for Swedish citizenship take effect

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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.

Stricter language requirements in elderly care from July 1

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.

Uppsala Municipality prepares activity requirements for benefit recipients

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From July 1 a new law takes effect requiring people on economic assistance to take part in full-time activities. Uppsala Municipality is now preparing to offer tailored measures to around 1 000 people.

Politics

Food VAT cut to 6 percent from today

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Europe

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Sweden Democrats promise cold beer at Systembolaget and low food VAT

Sweden Democrats present proposals for an election platform with promises of cold beer at Systembolaget, lower food VAT and abolished electricity tax.

Dance band VAT lowered from July but not cheaper everywhere

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From July 1 the VAT on dance events drops from 25 to 6 percent. Many non-profit organizers remain unaffected and several VAT-liable ones keep prices unchanged.

Uppsala invests in lively summer city with over 200 activities

Uppsala Municipality is carrying out a major investment together with businesses and associations to create a lively summer city with more than 200 activities, most of them free.

Success for Fritidskortet in Skåne with nearly 1,000 joined associations

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Fritidskortet, launched by the Public Health Agency in September 2025, has attracted nearly 1,000 associations in Skåne within seven months. Nationally in Sweden, around 7,000 associations and music schools have joined. Association representatives welcome the initiative but note some challenges.

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