Sweden news

Here are some recent news stories from Sweden:

Politics

• The Swedish government has announced plans to introduce a new tax on plastic packaging to reduce waste and pollution. (Source: The Local Sweden)
• The country's Prime Minister, Stefan Löfven, has called for a new EU treaty to address the bloc's democratic deficit and strengthen its institutions. (Source: EU Observer)

Economy

• Sweden's economy has grown by 2.3% in the second quarter of 2022, driven by strong consumer spending and investment. (Source: Reuters)
• The country's central bank, the Riksbank, has kept interest rates unchanged at 0.25% due to low inflation and a strong economy. (Source: Bloomberg)

Society

• Sweden has introduced a new law requiring companies to report on their environmental and social impact, in an effort to promote sustainability and transparency. (Source: The Guardian)
• The country's government has launched a new initiative to reduce homelessness, with a focus on providing affordable housing and support services. (Source: The Local Sweden)

Culture

• The Swedish Academy, which awards the Nobel Prize in Literature, has announced its 2022 laureate, Tunisian writer Aboubakr Jamai. (Source: The New York Times)
• The country's capital, Stockholm, has been named the world's most sustainable city by the Global Green Economy Index. (Source: CNN)

Crime

• A man has been arrested in connection with a series of bombings in Sweden, including an attack on a synagogue in Gothenburg. (Source: The Times of Israel)
• The country's police have launched an investigation into a series of racist and anti-Semitic incidents in the city of Malmö. (Source: The Jerusalem Post)

Environment

• Sweden has announced plans to phase out fossil fuels by 2045, in an effort to meet its climate goals. (Source: The Guardian)
• The country's government has launched a new initiative to reduce plastic waste, including a ban on single-use plastics and a tax on plastic bags. (Source: The Local Sweden)

These are just a few examples of recent news stories from Sweden. If you're looking for more information, I'd be happy to help!