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. Then there is a need for stimulus, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
BusinessThe 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. From a Swedish perspective, we view positively the steps being taken by the USA, he says.
Swedish politicsIs 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.
EntertainmentEva 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.
TV & filmElon 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.
WorldOne dropout student who calls himself "Bigballs". A former SpaceX intern who, with AI, has managed to decipher an ancient document. A 25-year-old who has spread hate and conspiracy theories on X. Elon Musk's "efficiency authority" Doge has been surrounded by question marks. Now, several names of employees have leaked out.
WorldAround 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.
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