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Sweden Democrats push inquiry into home care abuse

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Sweden Democrats push inquiry into home care abuse
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  • Sweden Democrats want inquiry into home care sexual abuse
  • Anna Tenje opposes inquiry, seeks concrete safety proposals
  • Extent of abuse in home care services is unclear

The Sweden Democrats have called for a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual abuse within home care services, according to party officials. They also have some concrete proposals for measures they want to see implemented, though the specifics of these proposals remain unclear. The extent and severity of sexual abuse in Sweden's home care services are not publicly documented, adding uncertainty to the debate.

In response, Anna Tenje, the Moderate Party Minister for the Elderly and Social Insurance, stated she does not want a commission of inquiry. According to Tenje, the most important thing is not what it is called but to get more concrete good proposals that increase safety for the elderly. She elaborated that for her, the priority is simply to get more concrete proposals that boost elderly safety.

It is unknown what alternative actions, if any, Tenje proposes instead of an inquiry to address the issue.

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