The reduction in food VAT this spring had a full impact, in the form of lower food prices, according to a first interim report from the Swedish Consumer Agency and the National Institute of Economic Research.
BusinessSweden's purchase of four French frigates has been signed and finalized, with President Emmanuel Macron in Stockholm. This will give the Swedish navy larger ships that can operate further afield and be used in more areas.
SwedenThe company Blykalla, which wants to build a nuclear power plant in the municipality of Tierp, has applied for government support.
BusinessHere are the parties’ most important election promises on crime policy.
Swedish politicsThe prime minister's rivals are promising new tough measures against crime if they are allowed to form a government. Among other things, they want special laws to make life difficult for gang criminals.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to review whether it should be easier to divorce without a cooling-off period. The aim is for women to get out of a violent relationship more quickly.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to expand the area ban to also apply to people who act threateningly in public places.
Swedish politicsThe Moderate Party leader, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, now says that he "never understood" why parents have to pay a fee to send their children to preschool. In practice, it is an extra tax on work, Kristersson says in SVT's Utfrågningen.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) promises tougher action against men who commit crimes against women. One of the proposals is that men could be taken into compulsory custody "when the risk of violence is clear".
Swedish politicsJimmie Åkesson (SD) criticized Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch in his summer speech. Busch then quickly rerouted her campaign tour to Åkesson's Sölvesborg - where she had a peace coffee with the SD leader. We agree on four more years for a blue-yellow election victory, says Busch.
Swedish politicsMaya, 19, is concerned about the climate and dissatisfied with the government. Anton, 18, wants better healthcare. This year, more people will be able to vote for the first time - and on one point they stand out.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties want to stop people with a criminal background from making money from music or books about their crimes. They make a lot of money by exploiting crimes that other, very vulnerable people have been exposed to, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M).
Swedish politicsKD leader Ebba Busch sees “a right with a heart” as the hope for the Tidö parties. And she disagrees with the finance minister that there is not enough money for election promises.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties want to investigate how children can be better protected from sex offenders - including whether voluntary chemical castration should become a requirement for conditional release.
SwedenWith just a few weeks left until the election, Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is betting on ending up in an S-led government together with the Green Party. And the party has not softened: it will say no to any government that does not include the Left Party.
Swedish politicsSweden is donating ten of its Coast Guard boats to Ukraine. The boats will be used for mine clearance, towing and transport, among other things.
SwedenA disaster. That's what S leader Magdalena Andersson says about the government's economic policy after the Finance Minister's presentation of the conditions for the next term.
BusinessMinister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) wants to see a greater focus on everyday crime.
Swedish politicsThere is only 50 billion in so-called reform space for the next four years, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). She is calling on her government parties, KD and L, and the support party SD to show in black and white how they will finance their election promises.
BusinessThe Social Democrats are filing a complaint against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish politicsDuring the first day of early voting, more than 145,000 voters cast their ballots. This is an increase of 38 percent compared with the 2022 election and a record number, the Election Authority writes in a press release.
Swedish politicsA project company owned by the Finnish energy group Fortum has applied for government support to build new nuclear reactors next to the existing nuclear power plant in Oskarshamn.
BusinessThere has been silence about culture in the election campaign. But several tough questions await the parties that win the election. Here are some hot potatoes the new government will have to sink its teeth into.
EntertainmentThe Liberals are under pressure from public opinion and risk leaving the Riksdag. Now Liberal leader Simona Mohamsson is doing everything she can to win votes. I want to ask you for a helping hand, she says to everyone who wants to see Tidö rule continue.
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