In the past three years, 700 shootings have taken place near Swedish schoolyards, SVT's review shows.
A fact that makes the education minister "completely appalled".
- It turns my stomach, says Mats Persson (L) in Aktuellt.
The government wants to combat gun violence in several ways.
Among other things, Mats Persson highlights measures such as increased police powers and investments in schools.
But it will take time before it has an effect, he believes.
- This is an Atlantic liner that will take time to turn around, because they have turned a blind eye to these problems for many years.
The union saw investment
However, the teachers' union believes that the investments announced by the government in practice mean cutbacks.
This is because the cost increases linked to, among other things, inflation are far higher than the funds the government pushes for in the autumn budget.
Mats Persson (L) believes that the government's investments are "very large" - but that it is still not enough.
- It's not enough, that's why we're sending, with this money, we're sending a very clear signal to all of Sweden's municipal politicians, he says.
- Now it's up to proof, come forward with the money and make sure to bet and invest in the school.
"Can't promise gold and green forests"
From the government's side, they will do everything they can to turn the trend around, emphasizes the education minister.
Several proposals are already on the Riksdag's table.
- But since this is an Atlantic liner, it will take a very long time and I cannot promise gold and green forests.