I assume that the government is now ready to roll out a plan, both when it comes to measures to protect jobs in Sweden and how we can stand united in the EU, says Magdalena Andersson.
A concrete proposal from the Social Democrats is to strengthen and update the system of short-term work. During the pandemic, companies with temporary economic problems could let their employees reduce their working hours and salaries while seeking state support, which saved many jobs.
There is already a proposal on how to improve the system, says Magdalena Andersson.
The proposal could prevent a wave of layoffs and secure jobs in uncertain economic times, according to the Social Democrats.
Next week, the government will present the spring budget. It will include, among other things, increased tax deductions for household repairs and more education places as a stimulus measure. But Andersson believes that more is needed.
It is important to be able to adapt policy to the circumstances, she says.
This shakes the entire global economy and affects ordinary households all over the world. In Sweden, people are now seeing how their savings are disappearing in an already tough economic situation.
