Sweden’s labour market recovery remains slow, unemployment set to stay elevated through 2026

Sweden’s labour market is unlikely to see a meaningful turnaround before 2026, according to a new…

Swedish Employment Agency Halts Chinese AI Pilot Amid Security and Governance Concerns

Sweden’s Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen) has abruptly shut down an internally deployed AI language model of…

Denmark’s Labour Market Transformation: Seniors Stay Longer, Immigrant Integration Accelerates—But Reform Looms Large 

Denmark’s labour market is undergoing a historic transformation, driven by demographic shifts, policy reforms, and evolving…

Immigrant Labour and its Growing Role in Sweden’s Welfare System: Implications for the Future

Recent findings from the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR) highlight a significant and…

Finland Faces Mounting Unemployment Crisis—With Women Disproportionately Affected

Finland’s labour market is showing distressing signs of deterioration, with unemployment climbing to its highest level…

Swedish Government’s 510 Million Investment in Long-Term Unemployed Yields Only 84 Jobs: Ministers Express Disappointment

In an ambitious bid to address Sweden’s long-term unemployment crisis, the government allocated 510 million kronor…

Sweden’s Hidden Unemployment Crisis: A Labor Market Strained by Demographics, Not Downturns 

Stockholm — Sweden is confronting an unemployment crisis of unusual proportions—not driven by mass layoffs or…

Swedish Labour Market Loses Momentum: Hiring Activity Declines Amid Economic Caution 

Sweden’s labour market is showing signs of stagnation as hiring activity continues to wane across key…

Swedish Labor Market Shows Contradictory Signals: Layoffs Rise, Unemployment Falls Amid Structural Shifts and Insurance Reform

Stockholm, November 12, 2025 — Sweden’s labour market is entering a period of structural dislocation, marked…

Language Barriers and Social Exclusion Lock Foreign Talent Out of Helsinki’s Labour Market

New THL study reveals systemic employment obstacles extend far beyond credential gaps, posing strategic workforce risks…