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Agreement on abolished budget target – provides 25 billion

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances in 2027. This would provide approximately 25 billion more for budget investments for future governments.

Agreement on abolished budget target – provides 25 billion

Broad support for abolishing the surplus target

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag, with 90 per cent of the votes, agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances. We have landed very well, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Broad support for abolishing the surplus target

Clear: Applying for 40 billion from EU fund

The Government is clear with its application to receive 40 billion kronor from the EU's recovery fund. The Finance Minister hopes that the funds will start being paid out to Sweden next year.

Clear: Applying for 40 billion from EU fund