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September = election month in Sweden

Democracy shapes all levels of Swedish society — from preschool to the workplace to the government. September 19 is general election day, so it’s time to find out more about Swedish politics and society. Why don’t you let us take you through it?

Sweden’s political parties — a quick guide

by: David Wiles

Sweden.se guides you through the eight largest political parties in Sweden.* Don’t know your Social Democrats from your Sweden Democrats? Is the Center Party really in the center, and just how far to the left is the Left Party? See how they present themselves and how they are actually perceived by voters.

 

Take our quiz — win a book about Sweden

How much do you know about Swedish politics and society? Answer these 10 questions and find out.


The most correct and quickest answers will get you the highest score. The 50 best contestants until September 19, 2010, will be awarded Sweden — Up North, Down to Earth, a new book about Sweden (only one book per contestant). Remember to register at the end of the quiz. Good luck!

GENERAL ELECTION BLOG

Only a worker’s party can create more jobs

Jobs are the number one priority both for the Social Democrats and the Moderate Party. How s...

 

Swedish society — democracy, equality and tolerance

by: Rikard Lagerberg & Emma Randecker

Sweden’s economic and social system has lifted the country to one of the highest standards of living in the world. Tax-financed education and health care contribute to making Sweden a role model for many other countries.

 

SUSTAINABILITY BLOG

Green election

Where are the sustinability issues in the Swedish general election?

 

Swedish health care and social security

by: Rikard Lagerberg & Emma Randecker

The Swedish health care system is closely linked to social insurance, which means that everyone who lives or works in Sweden has access to heavily subsidized health care.

 

News from The Local — Sweden's news in English

The Swedish labor market

by: Rikard Lagerberg & Emma Randecker

The Swedish work climate is generally open and informal. We call the boss by her or his first name, encourage teamwork, have flexible work hours, dress casually and strive for gender equality. A long tradition of active labor market policies and powerful unions has resulted in a strong protection of workers’ rights and a great number of benefits for Swedish employees.

 

Swedish education and research

by: Rikard Lagerberg & Emma Randecker

Equal rights to tuition-free education from the age of six is one of the pillars of the Swedish welfare state. And from the very first day at school we are encouraged to think for ourselves and develop our critical thinking.

 

Equality starts in preschool

A blue cup for her and a pink cup for him — does that sound weird? Not for Swedish children. Gender pedagogy at pre-school level puts everyone on an equal footing.

 

Making Sweden more accessible

The Swedish action plan "From Patient to Citizen — a national action plan for disability policy" has accessibility goals to be achieved by the end of 2010. What do people with disabilities have to say about accessibility in Sweden today? Meet Jesper Odelberg, Victoria Webster and Veronica Hedenmark.

This is Sweden: A society facing the future

Sweden is constantly evolving, absorbing new influences and ways of thinking. From science to denim, music to equality, Sweden is a hive of creativity – not least when it comes to the environment.

 

History of Sweden: War, peace and progress

Fourteen thousand years ago, present-day Sweden was covered by a thick ice cap. As the ice retreated, humans came to Sweden. Their first known dwelling place, which was found in southern Sweden, dates from around 12000 BC.

 
 

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