What else is happening in Sweden?

🔌 State-owned energy giant Vattenfall is lowering electricity network fees by an average of 34% in Sweden, effective from July 2022. The reduction amounts to SEK 1.1 billion in revenue and is being implemented due to unexpectedly low electricity prices compared to last year. Competitor Ellevio is considering following suit but has not yet made a decision.

😷 Sweden's National Audit Office has found several shortcomings in the country's infection control measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting limitations with the government's management of the issue, outdated laws, and a lack of preparedness for widespread infections. The audit recommends using lessons from the pandemic to develop infection control measures.

📊 New figures from Statistics Sweden show that unemployment has decreased to 7.2% in April compared to previous months, with the decrease most noticeable among young people. At the same time, the employment rate has increased from 69.6% in March to 69.7% in April, with the labor market continuing to show no significant signs of slowing down. These figures are in line with the monthly statistics from the Employment Service.