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Swedish system of government

Sweden is a parliamentary democracy. The Constitution declares that all public power in Sweden proceeds from the people and that the Riksdag – the Swedish Parliament – is the foremost representative o ...

Children in Sweden: Growing up in Sweden

Two million people are under 18 in Sweden. Most of them take for granted free schooling, an active social life, easy access to nature and the internet.

CSR: Sweden leads by example in CSR

Sweden was the first country to require sustainability reports from state-owned companies. It is just one example of how seriously Sweden takes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

Education in Sweden

Education has been keenly debated in Sweden over the past decade. This has been partly because of changes to the national curriculum and the way schools are organized. But the school system is also in ...

Elderly care: Ensuring quality of life

The elderly represent a growing share of the Swedish population. Many are in good health and lead active lives, and most live in their own homes. Sweden invests more of its gross domestic product in ...

Energy: Generating power for a sustainable future

Cutting-edge technology, a wealth of natural assets and a long tradition of energy research — Sweden is in the front line as the world embarks on a shift to more sustainable energy systems.

Environment: Clear goals shape Swedish environmental policy

Sweden has 16 environmental quality objectives that are to be reached by 2020 at the latest. The overall goal is to pass on to the next generation a society in which the major environmental problems h ...

Gender equality in Sweden

Sweden has one of the highest levels of gender equality in the world. This is based on the belief that a more just and democratic society results from women and men sharing power and influence equally ...

Geography of Sweden

Despite its small population and large area, Sweden is a technologically advanced country with good infrastructure. It is characterized by its long coastlines, large forests and numerous lakes. Sweden ...

Health care in Sweden

Everyone in Sweden has equal access to health-care services. The Swedish health-care system is taxpayer-funded and largely decentralized. The system performs well in comparison with other countries at ...

Higher education and research in Sweden

Sweden is taking part in the Bologna Process, a wide-ranging European cooperative venture whose goal is to harmonize all higher education in Europe. As a result, the Swedish education system will chan ...

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 ...
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