STOCKHOLM 12 MAY 2026
On 26 May, Diversity Charter Sweden will bring together representatives from the parliamentary parties for a policy hearing on the labour market, inclusion and skills supply. The hearing is based on a central societal challenge: while many employers have difficulty finding the right skills, many people are outside the labour market.
- The labour market is facing a double challenge. Employers need to find and retain the right skills, while more people need the opportunity to contribute. That is why we want to create an objective arena where political representatives can answer how they want to contribute to a more inclusive labour market," says Anna Carlsson Sigstedt, Secretary General of Diversity Charter Sweden.
The hearing is organised as a special edition of Diversity Charter Sweden's knowledge format Fredagskunskap and takes place at Alecta in Stockholm. The discussion will focus on how policy can contribute to better matching, how work on the grounds of discrimination is prioritised in working life and what responsibility lies with employers, decision-makers and individuals.
- Many employers are already actively working to broaden their recruitment and to take advantage of more diverse perspectives. At the same time, there are obstacles that require dialogue between employers and policy makers. With this hearing, we want to contribute to a more concrete dialogue on what is needed to give more people a path into working life," says Anna Carlsson Sigstedt.
The hearing will be moderated by Staffan Ström, pension economist at Alecta, debater and lecturer.
Contributors
Participating representatives from the parliamentary parties, in alphabetical order of surname:
Yusuf Aydin, Christian Democrats
Member of Parliament, Labour Market Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee and EU Committee
Leila Ali Elmi, Green Party
Member of Parliament, Labour Market Committee and Labour Policy Spokesperson
Merit Frost Lindberg, Conservative Party
Member of Parliament, Labour Market Committee
Martina Johansson, Centre Party
Member of Parliament, Labour Market Committee and Labour Policy Spokesperson
Nina Larsson, Liberals
Minister for Equal Opportunities
Mr Magnus Persson, Sweden Democrats
Member of Parliament, Labour Market Committee and Labour Policy Spokesperson
Jonathan Svensson, Social Democrats
Member of Parliament, Labour Market Committee
Ciczie Weidby, Left Party
Member of Parliament, Labour Market Committee and Labour Policy Spokesperson
The Liberal Party representative will be updated shortly.
Practical information
Time: Tuesday 26 May, 13:30-14:30
Location: Alecta, Regeringsgatan 107, Stockholm
Format: Physical participation and live broadcasting
Organiser: Diversity Charter Sweden
Journalists are welcome to attend in person or follow the live broadcast. Pre-registration is required, register your participation here.
About Diversity Charter Sweden
Diversity Charter Sweden is part of the world's largest official network for and by employers working towards a more inclusive labour market. The network brings together some of Sweden's best-known companies and organisations to share experiences, secure the supply of skills and create better results in both
culture, leadership and business.
Diversity Sweden is part of the European network of Diversity Charters, represented in all 27 EU countries and an initiative of the European Commission.
Press contact
Livia Alonso
Communications Manager, Diversity Charter Sweden
072 300 71 41
livia.alonso@diversitycharter.se
Questions about the event
Anna Carlsson Sigstedt
Secretary General, Diversity Charter Sweden
073 733 89 37
anna.carlssonsigstedt@diversitycharter.se
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