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The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

Anna Kinberg Batra was fired as county governor, but keeps her salary for five years. At her new workplace, there are already five director-generals who have also lost their jobs.

The Elephant Graveyard – This is Where Kinberg Batra Ends Up

Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the chairmanship of the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), writes Aftonbladet. She has held the position since 2022.

Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

The Winners: "High-Income Groups"

It is the well-off's budget, and the men's. This is how the distributional policy effects can be described, in the government's own words.

The Winners: "High-Income Groups"

Lower Taxes - Most for High-Income Earners

The Government's budget includes new initiatives worth 60 billion kronor, of which 27 billion will go towards reduced taxes. More people will keep more of their salary, says the Minister of Finance.

Lower Taxes - Most for High-Income Earners

Svantesson's next challenge: Unemployment

The battle against inflation is won, but not the fight against unemployment. Economic growth with the help of an unusually offensive budget is the recipe for creating more jobs, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson's next challenge: Unemployment

The Budget: Lower Taxes to Support Households

The Government's budget includes new initiatives worth 60 billion kronor. Almost half, 27 billion kronor, goes to reduced taxes for households.

The Budget: Lower Taxes to Support Households

Budget: 27 Billion in Tax Cuts for 2025

The Government proposes its largest budget initiatives to date in the budget bill for 2025. Of the 60 billion kronor in new reforms, almost half will be used for reduced taxation.

Budget: 27 Billion in Tax Cuts for 2025

These are the households that are the budget's winners

Those who earn the most get tax relief equivalent to "the entire summer vacation". For a family with medium incomes, the government's proposal is roughly enough for an extra cinema visit per month.

These are the households that are the budget's winners

Thousand-kronor savings in reduced tax for motorhomes

The tax is lowered for motorhomes next year. A motorhome owner gets almost 7,000 kronor in lower tax.

Thousand-kronor savings in reduced tax for motorhomes

New Murder Attempt on Trump Investigated

The FBI reports that they are investigating a suspected assassination attempt on the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Trump is unharmed and a suspect is in custody.

New Murder Attempt on Trump Investigated

The French Finance Minister is Leaving

Who will be part of Michel Barnier's new French government is still unclear. But one who will not remain is in any case the long-serving Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire.

The French Finance Minister is Leaving

This is how air travel tax looks in Europe

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are abolishing the flight tax next summer. This means that Sweden will be one of the few countries in Western Europe that does not have a flight tax.

This is how air travel tax looks in Europe

Billion-dollar reduction gives car owners a few hundred kronor

A few hundred kronor in lower fuel costs per year for those who drive a car and the risk of worse air quality in urban areas. These are some effects of the government's and SD's announced reductions in taxes on diesel and petrol, which are expected to cost the state treasury 5.

Billion-dollar reduction gives car owners a few hundred kronor

Increased Amount Limits for Complaints

The Government proposes increased amount limits to allow for a dispute to be tried in the National Board for Consumer Complaints (ARN). For disputes concerning shoes and textiles, a 50 percent increase to 750 and 875 kronor, respectively, is proposed, according to a memorandum from the Ministry of Finance, which is now being circulated for comment.

Increased Amount Limits for Complaints

Tight Squeeze for the Opera and Opera Cellar

The Royal Court Orchestra will be able to continue rehearsing in the opera house in Stockholm when the building is renovated. To solve this, the Opera and the restaurant Operakällaren will be allowed to squeeze in, according to the proposal from the National Property Board.

Tight Squeeze for the Opera and Opera Cellar

The Government Raises the Threshold for State Income Tax

The Government is raising the threshold for state income tax in 2025, reports [Ekot. ](https://sverigesradio.

The Government Raises the Threshold for State Income Tax

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

The Government estimates that they can invest 60 billion kronor in new reforms in the state budget for next year. Households can count on more money in their wallets.

The Government: Reforms Worth 60 Billion

Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

Between the parties, a tug-of-war is underway about what to focus on in the 2025 budget. Lowered taxes, infrastructure, education, the climate, healthcare, and crime prevention are on the negotiating table.

Tug-of-War over the Budget - Now It's Time to Decide

Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption

The Government suspects two cases of corruption linked to Swedish aid in Mali and Kenya. Now, it is slamming on the brakes for a large project that would support farmers.

Aid Project Terminated – Suspected Corruption

The UK to Save Billions

The UK's new finance minister is expected to present proposals today to save many billions of pounds, according to [BBC](https://www. bbc.

The UK to Save Billions

Council to Trump: Stop with outdoor rallies

The search for giant indoor arenas is in full swing. After the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the presidential candidate is being urged not to hold any large campaign meetings under the open sky.

Council to Trump: Stop with outdoor rallies

Macron: No new government until the Olympics are over

France's President Emmanuel Macron will not appoint a new Prime Minister, and thereby not a new government, before the Olympic Games are over. .

Macron: No new government until the Olympics are over

Head of Secret Service Resigns after Harsh Criticism

Kimberly Cheatle, head of the bodyguard unit Secret Service, is leaving her post after the assassination attempt on the USA's former President Donald Trump. .

Head of Secret Service Resigns after Harsh Criticism

Employers to report "vabbing"

The Government wants to increase control over parental allowance and sick leave for parents. The fraud is extensive, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Employers to report "vabbing"