Agencies and authorities, including Sweden's tax agency Skatterverket, are dealing with budget cuts and increased costs. Credit: Janerik Henriksson/TT
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Swedish Government agencies struggling financially
Governmental agencies and authorities in Sweden are struggling financially, from a combination of severe cutbacks and rising costs.
Several temporary staff have already lost their jobs, and the Union of Civil Servants, ST, is warning of more redundancies.
It's really a very tough time for many, says Britta Lejon, head of ST.
