Sweden is pausing construction of a new electricity cable to Denmark. The move comes amid continued disputes with the European Commission over how Swedish congestion revenues should be used. "The EU should not be able to steal Swedes' electricity money," says Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD).
BusinessIndustrial production in Germany, the EU's largest economy, increased more than expected in July, show fresh figures from the German Ministry of Economic Affairs.
BusinessDonald Trump's statement about tariffs on all films produced outside the USA is being torn apart by Eva Hamilton, Chair of the Film and TV Producers. It sounds just incredibly stupid and I have a hard time seeing it can be implemented.
TV & filmThe scrappage premium for those who buy an electric car has almost become a fiasco. Now the government is increasing the premium from 10,000 to 25,000 kronor.
CarsOver 150 services to the Government Offices in Stockholm were announced solely via an iPad in the Government Offices' hall. A place that only individuals with access cards can access.
Swedish politicsThe government's decision to override Kiruna Municipality regarding the establishment of a new graphite mine sparks anger. "They still see us as some kind of colony or oil platform, where they just extract everything but don't send anything back," says Mats Taaveniku (S), chairman of the municipal council, to TT.
BusinessThe price differences for electricity between southern Sweden and Norrland are often enormous – with significantly lower prices in the north. Yet, large parts of Norrland have a discount on electricity tax. The government has no plans to change this.
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