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.
BusinessThe 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.
Swedish politicsThe 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.
BusinessThe 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. The worst thing you can do in this situation is to be too restrained, says Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) about the budget that she will present in a month.
BusinessFinland'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.
BusinessSwedish 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. Households have paid a high price, she says.
BusinessThe 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).
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