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2021-09-16T06:43:26.865Z
The government proposes an investment of just over SEK 2 billion that will go to reinforcements within sickness and activity compensation. This was announced by Minister for Gender Equality and Housing Märta Stenevi (MP), Minister for Social Insurance Ardalan Shekarabi (S) and Minister for Social Affairs Lena Hallengren (S) at a press conference.
On Thursday morning, the government will present another item from the autumn budget.
- We must even out the economic gaps in society.
To get there, reforms are needed, says Märta Stenevi.
The government wants to invest just over two billion to strengthen sickness and activity compensation.
SEK 70 million will be invested in increased maintenance support for parents with children between 7-10 years.
Source: svt
