Sweden’s Migration Agency announced on 30 April 2026 that Parliament had adopted new rules for researchers, doctoral students and students, effective from 11 June 2026. The agency describes wider possibilities for researchers and doctoral students to apply from within Sweden, permanent residence after three years in some cases, and up to 18 months to seek work or explore a business after completing research or doctoral education. Doctoral students with

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) in November 2021 announced the appointment of Johan Lindvall as chief executive officer of WTW Sweden, and as the firm’s head of Sweden and Finland. Lindvall joined WTW in 2013, developing and managing its Affinity insurance-tech operation, for which he remains responsible. Before working for WTW, Lindvall worked as commercial director at Norwegian carrier Protector Forsikring, and previously at Aon. Johan attended the Aon Catalyst

Sweden has made a number of changes to their Anti-Discrimination Act as of January 1, 2017. These include extending the scope of an act requiring all employers to take active measures to bring about equal rights and opportunities in the workplace regardless of gender, ethnicity and religion to include transgender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, and age. Other developments include a requirement for comprehensive documentation of all employers’