However, he does have some reservations that the economic recovery is fragile – there could be clouds of trouble in the world that could slow down an upturn. But after four tough years with sharply rising prices and, for most people, wages that have not been enough to pay as much as before, it is time for a return to normal, according to the Prime Minister.
Inflation has been defeated, real wages are increasing and mortgage rates have been lowered significantly, he claims, talking about the government's upcoming tax cuts and halving the VAT on food this spring.
In front of the Christmas tree and fireplace at Harpsund, the Prime Minister wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and thanks everyone who fought during the inflation years. He addresses unions and employers who “held back on wage demands and wage agreements, so as not to fuel the inflation bonfire”, to everyone in welfare and other hard-working Swedes.
Together we can make Sweden the best country in the world to live in. It's no small ambition, I know – but it's entirely possible. And we've done it before.
