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Task force for Jewish life in Sweden

The Government’s task force for Jewish life in Sweden was presented in January 2023. The working group collaborates and conducts dialogue on preventive measures and efforts to improve the conditions for Jewish life and prevent and combat antisemitism in Sweden. This page contains a list of documents and articles on the group’s work and the Government’s other measures to combat antisemitism.

Responsible ministries
Prime Minister's Office
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Education and Research
Ministry of Employment
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Health and Social Affairs
Ministry of Justice

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    This year’s theme for the task force for Jewish life in Sweden is safety and security. The task force was presented on 26 January and its work will continue throughout the electoral period. The three civil society organisations invited to participate in the task force have agreed to take part, and the first meeting will be held June.

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In the task force for Jewish life in Sweden working group, state secretaries from six ministries collaborate and conduct dialogue on preventive measures and efforts to improve the conditions for Jewish life and prevent and combat antisemitism in Sweden.

Three civil society organisations take part in the task force: the Official Council of Swedish Jewish Communities, Judiska Ungdomsförbundet (the Jewish Youth Association) and the Swedish Committee Against Antisemitism. In addition to the state secretaries and the three civil society organisations, the task force includes representatives of relevant public authorities and organisations and other experts.

State Secretary to the Prime Minister Johan Stuart leads the task force.

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