Riksgälden

Sweden’s September Budget Deficit Comes in Below Forecast at SEK 23 Billion

There was a deficit of 23 billion kronor (about $2.2 billion) in government payments in September.

Economists urge restraint as Swedish election promises focus on tax cuts and stimulus

The election campaign is in full swing and politicians are luring voters with lower taxes and fuller wallets. But economists say that is the wrong focus and that households are doing well enough. It has become a competition over different kinds of candy that I honestly think voters are tired of, says economist John Hassler.

Swedish government borrows more to cover growing budget deficits this year and next, National Debt Office says

The Swedish government needs to borrow more to cover a growing budget deficit both this year and next year, the National Debt Office said in a press release. The frequency of government borrowing is also being increased.

Sweden's national debt grew, but became cheaper

Sweden's national debt increased in 2025, but a stronger Swedish krona meant the cost of that debt fell, the Swedish National Debt Office notes.

The Swedish National Debt Office: The deficit was SEK 102 billion

The government's payments in 2025 resulted in a budget deficit of SEK 101.9 billion, according to the Swedish National Debt Office. This was marginally less than the agency's forecast of SEK 102.5 billion.

Central government surplus in November

There was a surplus of SEK 4.5 billion in government payments in November. However, this was less than the forecast of SEK 12.1 billion, according to the Swedish National Debt Office.

Zero interest on salary accounts – better to save with the government

Dissatisfied with zero interest on your salary account at the bank? Why not put your money with the state. The Swedish Tax Agency pays 1.6 percent including the tax effect. That is not the purpose, but there is nothing to prevent it from being done, says the agency's tax expert Johan Schauman.

Central government deficit in October

There was a deficit of 17.4 billion kronor in the central government's payments in October. However, this was slightly less than the forecast of 18.0 billion, according to the Swedish National Debt Office. However, the primary balance – the net of the central government's primary expenditure and income – was 2.5 billion kronor weaker than forecast, the authority notes.

National Debt Office to Manage Loans for New Nuclear Power Projects

The National Debt Office has been tasked with assisting the Ministry of Finance in the work on state support for investments in new nuclear power, the government writes in a press release.

Moderate Party Proposes Gradual State Income Tax Reduction

The Moderate Party wants to reduce the state income tax. In addition, young people will have to pay much less tax on their first earned money, if The Moderate Party gets to decide.

New Mortgage Rules May Increase Housing Prices, Experts Warn

The Government wants to raise the ceiling for how large loans home buyers can take and soften the requirement for amortizations. The Central Bank, National Debt Office and National Institute of Economic Research (NIER) are among those who warn of risks with the proposals.

Jobs with Best and Worst Wellness Benefits in Sweden

5,000 kronor in wellness allowance or none. Three wellness hours a week or none at all. The differences are large between which authority a state employee works at. It is an incredible lottery of differences despite the fact that state employees have the same agreement, says Markus Furuberg, chief negotiator at Akademikerförbundet SSR.

SSAB Secures €430M Financing for Luleå Electric Steel Mill Project

Germany Increases Borrowing Limit for Infrastructure and Defense

The German government will issue government bonds for 19 billion euro more than previously planned in the third quarter, according to a fresh borrowing plan from Germany's equivalent to the national debt office, reports Bloomberg.

State Payments Deficit Hits 42.2 Billion Kronor in April

Thedéen Cautions on Economic Growth and Inflation Risks

The stock market crash can create disturbances in the financial system. The tariffs can provide inflation impulses. The growth forecast from March may need to be lowered. The trade war initiated by the Trump administration's tariffs has created a serious situation, according to the central bank governor Erik Thedéen.

Unexpected Surplus in the State Treasury

State surplus lower than forecast

So much lower will the ISK tax be next year

The tax on ISK is lowered next year. For someone with a savings capital of, for example, 200,000 kronor, it's about 1,700 lower tax. It creates conditions for ordinary people to get started with saving, says Shoka Åhrman, savings economist at SPP.

Deficit in the State Budget Next Year

The National Debt Office expects a deficit in the state's budget for three years in a row.

The Government: FI's Responsibility May be Revoked

The Financial Supervisory Authority (Fi) has introduced both amortization requirements and mortgage ceilings to prevent Swedish households from taking on too much debt. However, the measures are being questioned and now the responsible minister is considering taking away the authority's responsibility.

The National Debt Office wants new guidelines

The Minister of Finance: Not Currently Relevant to Help Northvolt

Taxpayers' money is not at risk. This is Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson's (The Moderate Party) message in the aftermath of Northvolt's problems. And no help from the state can the company count on. It is not current now.