Efforts to counter exclusion

The Government has decided to appoint an inquiry to deepen knowledge about parallel social structures that among other things consist of clans and family-based networks. The inquiry will define the impacts of such groups in terms of integration and exclusion in Sweden. The aim is to develop in-depth knowledge that will improve efforts to counteract parallel social structures and contribute to a safer, and a more cohesive Sweden.

The Government has decided to grant SEK 5 million to the World Values Survey (WVS) to carry out yet another survey on values and social norms in Sweden, with a specific focus on foreign born. The aim, among other things, is to improve and develop ways of monitoring integration.

The Swedish labour market is reflecting the effects of a prolonged economic downturn and several structural challenges. To address the high level of unemployment, the Government is introducing a package of robust measures to get more people into work. The aim is to break the economic downturn by strengthening household finances, increasing incentives to work, creating more opportunities for education and supporting companies.

Minister for Employment and Integration Mats Persson will leave his post.

In connection with the Government’s Budget Bill for 2024, several reforms concerning the labour market, integration and efforts to combat social exclusion were proposed. The proposals are based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats. The Government presented the autumn budget to the Riksdag on 20 September.