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Low-Price Stores Drive Down Food Costs in Swedish Municipalities
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Low-Price Stores Drive Down Food Costs in Swedish Municipalities

The mere presence of low-price stores presses food prices at other stores, shows a new report from Matpriskollen. But still, many municipalities are completely without a low-price alternative, because the municipalities say no
Scrapping Premium Falls Short with 460 Million Kronor Unused
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Scrapping Premium Falls Short with 460 Million Kronor Unused

Only about seven percent of the government's scrapping premium has been paid out. Over 460 million kronor is still left, according to the 2030 secretariat, which wants the premium to be broadened
Sweden House Model Proposed for Easier Building Without Permits
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Sweden House Model Proposed for Easier Building Without Permits

A so-called "Sweden House" is to be investigated by the National Board of Housing, Building and Planning. The villa in "traditional Swedish style" is to be able to be built without a building permit throughout the country
Government Boosts Electric Car Scrappage Premium to 25,000 Kronor
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Government Boosts Electric Car Scrappage Premium to 25,000 Kronor

The scrappage premium for those who buy an electric car has almost become a fiasco. Now the government is increasing the premium from 10,000 to 25,000 kronor
Sweden Tackles Rising Food Costs: Government Meets with Industry Leaders
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Sweden Tackles Rising Food Costs: Government Meets with Industry Leaders

Today, the food giants are summoned to a new meeting with the government. A similar meeting was held two years ago
Football halls collapse – being investigated
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Football halls collapse – being investigated

Critics excluded from review of supreme authority
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Critics excluded from review of supreme authority

The plans to merge the Modern Museum, Arkdes and the State Art Council have met with harsh criticism – but several of the critics are not included when the proposal is now sent out for consultation.
Weak demand for scrapping premium
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Weak demand for scrapping premium

The Housing Market is Cooling Down - Fewer New Homes
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The Housing Market is Cooling Down - Fewer New Homes

Housing starts fell in October compared to the previous month. And the number of new housing starts has leveled out at around 25,000 per year – far below the calculated building need
Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion
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Over 700,000 live in areas of exclusion

710,000 people live in Swedish disadvantaged areas. It is almost twice as many as the inhabitants of Malmö city
The Government Wants to Ease Building Requirements
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The Government Wants to Ease Building Requirements

Little interest in scrapping premium – 28 approved
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Little interest in scrapping premium – 28 approved

The scrapping premium was highlighted as one of the government's climate initiatives. The first month has only seen 28 cases approved
The Government Wants to Invest in Villas Without Building Permits
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The Government Wants to Invest in Villas Without Building Permits

One in Four Gives Up on Education Due to Housing Shortage
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One in Four Gives Up on Education Due to Housing Shortage

Thousands of students are now receiving their admission decisions for the autumn studies. But even before applying, every fourth student is opting out of an education due to the difficulty of finding accommodation in the area
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