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Using electronic identification, e-ID, simplifies many day-todaytransactions. At the same time, the use has given rise tonovel methods of defrauding individuals of their money. Thelegal consumer protection that exists against unauthorizeduse of e-ID is primarily aimed at protecting against foreignfraudsters. However, protection against fraudulent behaviourwithin the family does not seem to have been considered.In this article, we draw attention to a particularly vulnerablegroup of consumers, namely female victims of intimatepartner violence. Some of the victims, in addition tophysical violence, have also been subjected to economicabuse and fraud by their partner. The article analyseswhether the current consumer protection under Swedish law– founded in European law – is satisfactory in these situationsin general, but particularly in relation to women who havealso been subjected to intimate partner violence.

Användning av e-legitimation förenklar många vardagliga uppgifter. Vid utformningen har användarvänlighet prioriterats före skydd mot obehörig användning och det skydd som finns tar sikte på bedrägerier utförda av en utomstående. Skydd mot bedrägliga beteenden inom familjen har inte beaktats. I denna artikel vill vi uppmärksamma hur obehörigt brukande av en e-legitimation kan användas som verktyg för ekonomiskt våld.

This chapter provides an overview of research on money in couples. The focus is on how couples organise and share money, finances and consumption and the consequences of different ways of handling money. Money in couples is complex and 'Janus-faced' as it possesses two interrelated but different sides. It is connected to practical aspects associated with everyday finances, but also with gendered expectations and norms, exercising of power and conflicts of interest. Money also has symbolic meaning and is involved in constructing couplehood. The ways money is conceptualised, handled, shared, merged or held separate all matter for how love and commitment in a couple are expressed and strengthened (or undermined), as well as for how gender equality and fairness are manifested and perceived.

This collection provides new insights about current welfare professions in a number of European countries.

Focusing on research representing different types of European welfare states, including the Scandinavian and the Continental, the book offers in-depth understandings of professionals' everyday work within different contextual conditions, explored from empirical and theoretical perspectives. Subjects covered include knowledge and identity, education and professional development, regulation, accountability, collaboration, assessment and decision making.

This is a valuable contribution to the discussion of professionalism and welfare professions, offering lessons learned and ways forward.