Social policy
Federal Building Minister Verena Hubertz announced cuts that will affect all recipients. One third of households could lose eligibility.
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Uppsala Municipality's care board decided on 16 June on new guidelines for needs assessment under LSS. The guidelines aim to strengthen the individual's influence and participation in the process.
The National Assembly has advanced the implementation of the new birth leave to January 2026, despite technical constraints originally set for July 2027. This additional two-month, fractionable leave supplements existing maternity and paternity leaves and provides higher compensation. The Ministry of Health confirms that all parents of a baby born from January 1, 2026, will benefit, though the technical rollout will be degraded during the year.