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Swedish Government Convenes Crisis Meeting on US Tariffs
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Swedish Government Convenes Crisis Meeting on US Tariffs

This afternoon, the government's strategic coordination group has been called to a meeting due to the American tariffs, reports Aftonbladet.
Thedéen Cautions on Economic Growth and Inflation Risks
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Thedéen Cautions on Economic Growth and Inflation Risks

The stock market crash can create disturbances in the financial system. The tariffs can provide inflation impulses
Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns
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Sweden Braces for Economic Impact from US Tariffs, Government Warns

The Government warns that the USA's tariffs can affect the economy. They can lead to lower economic growth in the short term
Riksbank Plans Interest Rate Hike as Economic Outlook Dims
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Riksbank Plans Interest Rate Hike as Economic Outlook Dims

Never before have Swedish households seen the economic situation as bleak. No interest rate cut should be counted on either, according to the National Institute of Economic Research (KI)
Trump's Tariffs Prompt Chevron to Exit Venezuela Operations
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Trump's Tariffs Prompt Chevron to Exit Venezuela Operations

President Donald Trump makes it clear that all trade with all countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela will be subject to 25 percent tariffs in the USA. The American energy giant Chevron must now close its operations in the country
Norway Weighs Costly Options for New NATO Air Command Site
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Norway Weighs Costly Options for New NATO Air Command Site

It differs billions in costs between the two alternatives that Norway's government has to choose from for the establishment of a new air command for NATO, reports the newspaper Aftenposten. The question now lies with the Norwegian Ministry of Finance
Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden
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Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden

The Left Party's party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says that the government needs to legislate if the food giants do not start lowering their prices. For example, introduce an excess profit tax so that the incentive to raise prices in this way does not exist, says Dadgostar at a demonstration against the food giants
Sweden's Economy Faces Higher Unemployment Despite Growth Signs
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Sweden's Economy Faces Higher Unemployment Despite Growth Signs

The recovery will continue in 2025, according to a new forecast from the government. However, unemployment is expected to be higher than feared in the unexpectedly prolonged low-growth economy
USA imposes sanctions on Foxtrot and Majid
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USA imposes sanctions on Foxtrot and Majid

The USA is introducing sanctions against the Foxtrot network and its wanted leader Rawa Majid. Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party) welcomes the announcement
The Minister of Culture on the Booing: "Completely Natural"
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The Minister of Culture on the Booing: "Completely Natural"

Is it Parisa Liljestrands' (M) task to fight for culture in the government? Nothing could be more wrong according to the Minister of Culture. I think there is a preconceived notion that my role is to be the voice of culture in the government
Swedish Film Industry Set for a Shake-Up with Bold New Funding Proposal
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Swedish Film Industry Set for a Shake-Up with Bold New Funding Proposal

Eva Hamilton, chairperson of the Film and TV Producers, describes the film inquiry's proposal as more far-reaching than she had dared to hope: I am delighted and positively surprised by the radicalism in this inquiry, she says to TT.
Sources: Musk wants access to taxpayer data
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Sources: Musk wants access to taxpayer data

Elon Musk's so-called efficiency authority Doge wants to gain access to sensitive information about millions of American taxpayers. This reports the Washington Post, citing several sources with insight
Whiz Kids and X-trolls: They're Wielding Musk's Axe
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Whiz Kids and X-trolls: They're Wielding Musk's Axe

One dropout student who calls himself "Bigballs". A former SpaceX intern who, with AI, has managed to decipher an ancient document
The Axe Falls in Washington: 75,000 Resign
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The Axe Falls in Washington: 75,000 Resign

Around 75,000 government employees have taken advantage of the Trump administration's offer to resign with retained salary until September. Trump advisor Elon Musk says that entire authorities must now be erased
Trump: Stop manufacturing one-cent coins
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Trump: Stop manufacturing one-cent coins

Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Sensitive Systems
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Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Sensitive Systems

A federal judge has stopped Elon Musk's whitewash unit Dogecoin's access to sensitive information from the US Finance Department.
Trump: Musk should review defense spending
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Trump: Musk should review defense spending

The President of the USA, Donald Trump, says that he has asked his "efficiency tsar" Elon Musk to evaluate the Pentagon's expenses, which have a proposed budget for 2025 of 850 billion dollars.
Punishes Iranian oil: "Cannot negotiate"
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Punishes Iranian oil: "Cannot negotiate"

The USA is targeting new sanctions against Iran's vital oil exports. President Trump wants to negotiate a new "peace agreement"
Musk's access to sensitive payment systems slowed down
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Musk's access to sensitive payment systems slowed down

After harsh criticism and several lawsuits, Elon Musk's team's access to sensitive federal payment systems is being restricted – temporarily. Two of Musk's employees, however, will retain their clearance
Now Musk has the money: "Can't get more dangerous"
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Now Musk has the money: "Can't get more dangerous"

Billions of dollars in government funds – and hundreds of millions of personal data – are now within reach for Elon Musk. Musk's team has gained access to federal payment systems in their pursuit of drastically cutting the state's expenditures
Musk threatens USA's aid assistance: "Time to die"
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Musk threatens USA's aid assistance: "Time to die"

The future for USA's aid organization USAID looks bleak after Elon Musk's new department gained access to its documents, and Musk himself has written that it's time for USAID to "die".
Billionaires can get lower taxes
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Billionaires can get lower taxes

Sweden's richest venture capitalists have long been at odds with the Tax Authority over billions. On Tuesday, the government's investigator is expected to propose that the rules be changed in their favor
Reporting the S-Leader to the Constitutional Committee
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Reporting the S-Leader to the Constitutional Committee

The Moderate Party reports S-leader Magdalena Andersson, formerly among others Finance Minister, to the Constitutional Committee (KU). The party believes that there are question marks surrounding the AP funds' investments in the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt
Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"
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Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

A raised mortgage ceiling and easing of amortization requirements were proposed by the government's investigator last autumn. The idea is that, among other things, it will become easier for young people to enter the housing market
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