Joint Ministerial Statement on Proposing new measures to limit EU tourist visas for Russian citizens

Press release - Tax incentives, renovation and less red tape to tackle the EU’s housing crisis

On Tuesday, Parliament adopted its recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing.Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union Source…

Press release - MEPs adopt proposals to tackle Europe’s housing crisis

On Monday, the Housing Committee adopted its final recommendations on the housing crisis in the EU, proposing solutions for decent, sustainable and affordable housing.Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the Europe…

What's causing Sweden's record-low birth rate? A new inquiry is set to find out

The Swedish government has launched an inquiry over concerns about the country's low birth rate, with the aim of proposing concrete measures to improve it..

What does Sweden's plan to restrict benefits for newcomers mean for work permit holders?

Sweden is considering making it harder for foreigners to qualify for social insurance, including parental benefits and child support, with an inquiry proposing tougher rules..

How to respond to the consultation on a proposed new Swedish law

Sweden has an impressively thorough system for developing legislation, and this includes a 'remiss' consultation stage where anyone at all, even you, has the right to send in a submission outlining their views and propos…

Swedish inquiry proposes making it easier to carry out an abortion at home

A new inquiry into Sweden’s abortion law presented its findings on Tuesday, proposing among other things that the law be made gender-neutral, that abortions can more easily take place at home, and that midwives play a mo…

Politics in Sweden: The end of the era of wishful thinking on new nuclear

The economist tasked with proposing a system for financing new nuclear power stations in Sweden was unexpectedly frank and up front about the costs and risks involved. The Local's Richard Orange looks at how this is chan…

Hungary set to vote on Sweden's Nato bid on Monday

Hungary's ruling party Fidesz is proposing a vote on Sweden's Nato application when parliament opens on February 26th..

Press release - European elections 2024: MEPs’ proposals for the lead candidate system

The Committee on Constitutional Affairs is proposing ways to enhance the democratic aspects of the upcoming European elections.Committee on Constitutional Affairs Source : © European Union, 2023 - EP.

What we know so far about Sweden's new citizenship proposal

The Swedish government has launched a directive into tightening up citizenship, proposing an extension to the residency requirement, as well as a civics test and self-sufficiency requirement. Here's what we know about th…