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Government more gloomy about jobs - "some wait and see"
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Government more gloomy about jobs - "some wait and see"

The government expects higher unemployment both this year and next year in a new assessment, compared to previous forecasts. There is still some uncertainty, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Maduro condemns US actions: "Piracy"
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Maduro condemns US actions: "Piracy"

Maduro rages against “piracy” after the US seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela and said the oil would be confiscated. The US also imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s relatives and companies in the socialist country
Washington reduces pressure on Russian Lukoil
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Washington reduces pressure on Russian Lukoil

The US Treasury Department continues to ease some of the sanctions against Russian oil company Lukoil. Sanctions have been aimed at Russian interests due to Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine
Sweden wants a new agreement against tax crimes
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Sweden wants a new agreement against tax crimes

Sweden, together with a large number of countries, has signed a declaration of intent on an agreement for the exchange of information regarding real estate, the Ministry of Finance writes in a press release.
This is how the government wants to prevent telephone fraud
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This is how the government wants to prevent telephone fraud

By requiring telecommunications operators to stop suspicious calls and text messages, the government wants to tackle fraud.
He will be the new head of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
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He will be the new head of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.

The Government has appointed Johan Almenberg as the new Director General and Head of the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority.
China pauses US tariff hike
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China pauses US tariff hike

China is postponing the increase in tariffs on American goods by one year, the Treasury Department confirms.
Minister: Merge more small municipalities
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Minister: Merge more small municipalities

Minister of Civil Affairs Erik Slottner (KD) wants more small municipalities to merge, not least in Skåne and Västra Götaland. But the opposition is strong, and now he hopes that a proposal for changed support for small municipalities will increase interest
National Debt Office to Manage Loans for New Nuclear Power Projects
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National Debt Office to Manage Loans for New Nuclear Power Projects

The National Debt Office has been tasked with assisting the Ministry of Finance in the work on state support for investments in new nuclear power, the government writes in a press release.
US and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks in Malaysia
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US and China Hold Constructive Trade Talks in Malaysia

USA reports that they had "very constructive" discussions with China during the first day of trade negotiations in Malaysia.
Putin: Sanctions Won't Majorly Impact Russian Economy
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Putin: Sanctions Won't Majorly Impact Russian Economy

USA's sanctions against Russia's oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil will have no major impact on the Russian economy, claims President Vladimir Putin. At the same time, he keeps the door open for dialogue
Trump's Oil Sanctions Target Russian Companies to Pressure Putin
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Trump's Oil Sanctions Target Russian Companies to Pressure Putin

USA's president Donald Trump announced tonight that USA introduces sanctions against Russia's oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. The measure is taken to put pressure on Vladimir Putin as part of the efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine
EU Approves New Sanctions Package Targeting Russian Gas and Shadow Fleet
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EU Approves New Sanctions Package Targeting Russian Gas and Shadow Fleet

Accelerated phasing out of Russian gas, new listings of vessels in the shadow fleet and restrictions on Russian diplomats' travel in the EU. This will become a reality with the EU's new sanctions package against Russia – which, according to the Danish Presidency of the Council of Ministers, will be approved on Thursday morning
Reduced Food VAT Risks Permanent State Finance Deficit
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Reduced Food VAT Risks Permanent State Finance Deficit

The Government gets a thumbs up, with some reservations, from LO, PRO and Swedish Trade Federation for the proposal of temporarily reduced VAT on food. But several others are sharply critical
Svantesson's 2026 Budget: Billions to Boost Swedish Households
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Svantesson's 2026 Budget: Billions to Boost Swedish Households

The Government hopes that the state budget for 2026 will be noticed in people's wallets and get the economy going. Of nearly 80 billion in investments, over half goes to households
ROT Deduction Reduction at Year-End Faces Criticism
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ROT Deduction Reduction at Year-End Faces Criticism

The temporary increase of the ROT deduction from 30 to 50 percent will not be extended, according to the Ministry of Finance. The message is met with criticism
Swedish Economy to Recover with Family-Focused Budget Boost
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Swedish Economy to Recover with Family-Focused Budget Boost

The Government predicts better times next year, with a GDP growth of 3 percent. An expansive budget, with money for families and more for those who work, will help the Swedish economy to recover
Viking Line Considers Moving Ships to Sweden Amid Finnish Subsidy Cuts
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Viking Line Considers Moving Ships to Sweden Amid Finnish Subsidy Cuts

Finland's government wants to cut the state support to shipping with the equivalent of 400 million kronor. The shipping company Viking Line is very critical and opens up for the possibility of instead flagging the vessels to Sweden
Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy
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Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy

Swedish households continue to hold tight to their wallets – and that dampens the economy. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) therefore does not rule out that the government may need to revise down its growth forecast once again
Oslo Crisis Meeting Held Over Norway Oil Fund Investment Dispute
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Oslo Crisis Meeting Held Over Norway Oil Fund Investment Dispute

Government Lowers Swedish Growth Forecast Amid Global Uncertainty
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Government Lowers Swedish Growth Forecast Amid Global Uncertainty

The Government is writing down the forecast for Swedish growth significantly. I have used the word uncertainty many times and the uncertainty unfortunately becomes more pronounced and the risk side more problematic, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress
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Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has had the Ministry of Finance calculate the Social Democrats' policy to show that it is harmful to growth. They must tolerate scrutiny, she says
Government Proposes Reducing Dance Event VAT to 6 Percent
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Government Proposes Reducing Dance Event VAT to 6 Percent

The Government wants to lower the VAT on dance events from 25 to 6 percent. The Ministry of Finance has now submitted the proposal for review ahead of the autumn's negotiations
US Finance Minister Blames Biden for Credit Rating Downgrade
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US Finance Minister Blames Biden for Credit Rating Downgrade

The downgrading of the USA's credit rating is a "late sign" of former President Joe Biden's transgressions, says Finance Minister Scott Bessent to the American TV channel NBC News.
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