A number of reports and surveys have recently been presented based on the definition and conditions for social enterprises. The European Social Enterprise Monitor (ESEM) is a survey that in many ways builds on other surveys carried out and makes an attempt to collect statistics for a solid information base that can be used as a starting point for dialogue and decision-making in the field. ESEM also gives us the opportunity to compare conditions, challenges and opportunities for social entrepreneurs in Sweden with other European countries and follow developments over time…