Swedish Small Businesses’ Confidence Hits Highest Level Since 2022 as Sales Outlook Improves
Swedish small businesses are breathing a sigh of relief. Confidence in the future is at its highest since 2022.
BusinessSwedish small businesses are breathing a sigh of relief. Confidence in the future is at its highest since 2022.
BusinessThe Center Party was elected on a platform of lower taxes, not least for companies. Now representatives of business and industry organizations are putting pressure on the party to keep its promises. "I think you should stand up for the policies you were elected on," says Företagarna CEO Magnus Demervall.
BusinessBad proposal, think both electricity producers and customers. Now the government should give Svenska Kraftnät a new assignment, believes Magnus Thorstensson, analyst at Energiföretagen. They should put pressure so that trading capacities within Sweden increase to the benefit of customers, he says.
BusinessWhen the Centre Party Leader Muharrem Demirok leaves, there are several potential successors. But there is one candidate many Centre Party supporters dream of. It is Emil Källström, of course, says Karl Gemfeldt, municipal politician in Kristianstad, about his favourite.
SwedenThe recent wave of violence in Sweden is partly directed against companies, according to the police. The escalation of crime has led to greater unease among entrepreneurs, according to the Swedish Enterprise Federation.
BusinessSpotify announces that it is moving services abroad, following a court ruling that denies the company the right to have nighttime preparedness in Sweden. But the union is scoffing at the streaming giant's complaints.
TechnologyJessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.
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