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Headwinds for euro support in Sweden
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Headwinds for euro support in Sweden

Support for adopting the euro is falling, according to a survey by Statistics Sweden (SCB).
The Liberals are losing women
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The Liberals are losing women

Women are abandoning the Liberals, according to a party support survey by Statistics Sweden.
Support for Sweden's NATO membership remains strong
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Support for Sweden's NATO membership remains strong

Swedes' support for NATO remains strong, according to a survey by Statistics Sweden.
Swedish economy grew unexpectedly in April, Statistics Sweden says
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Swedish economy grew unexpectedly in April, Statistics Sweden says

The Swedish economy grew by 0. 5 percent in April compared with the previous month, according to a GDP indicator from Statistics Sweden
Report finds anti-Semitic attitudes increasing in Sweden
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Report finds anti-Semitic attitudes increasing in Sweden

Negative attitudes and beliefs about Jews are increasing in Sweden, according to a new report from the Forum for Living History.
More young people in Sweden are neither working nor studying
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More young people in Sweden are neither working nor studying

The number of young people who are neither working nor studying has been decreasing for several years. But now the trend may have reversed, new statistics show
37 years until women's incomes catch up to men's
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37 years until women's incomes catch up to men's

The fight for gender equality is slowing down - at least when it comes to men's and women's wallets. Men's and women's incomes are not expected to be equal until 2063
Reduced emissions from several industries in Sweden in 2025
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Reduced emissions from several industries in Sweden in 2025

In seven out of nine industries, greenhouse gas emissions decreased last year. However, emissions in agriculture and forestry instead increased, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden
Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament
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Statistics Sweden: Red-Greens get their own majority, L out of parliament

The red-green parties - S, V and MP - would have their own majority if there were an election today, according to Statistics Sweden's major party sympathy survey. The Liberals would be forced out of parliament
Inflation rises in France and Spain to 2.8% and 3.6%
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Inflation rises in France and Spain to 2.8% and 3.6%

Inflation in France and Spain is rising, according to an EU-harmonized measure. In France, inflation rose to 2
More highly leveraged households as mortgage cap rises to 90 percent in April
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More highly leveraged households as mortgage cap rises to 90 percent in April

The increase in the mortgage cap in April - to 90 percent of the value of the home being purchased, from the previous 85 percent - has affected households' loan-to-value ratios, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly in first quarter, down 0.2%
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Swedish economy shrinks unexpectedly in first quarter, down 0.2%

The Swedish economy shrank by 0. 2 percent in the first quarter from the previous quarter, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Warning: Food prices could rise again
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Warning: Food prices could rise again

Food prices have barely had time to stabilize after the VAT cut before the next warning signal arrives. Food manufacturers are now reporting rising costs and are calling for understanding that prices may need to be raised again
Swedish trade deficit widens to SEK 7.3 billion in April
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Swedish trade deficit widens to SEK 7.3 billion in April

The value of Swedish exports fell to SEK 183. 5 billion in April, while the value of imports increased to SEK 190
Stockholmers live the longest in Sweden for the first time
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Stockholmers live the longest in Sweden for the first time

Residents of Stockholm County have the longest average life expectancy in Sweden, according to new statistics from Statistics Sweden.
Biggest boost to producer prices in Sweden since 2023
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Biggest boost to producer prices in Sweden since 2023

The effects of the war in Iran are now starting to have an impact on the Swedish economy. Producer prices - what companies charge each other - are rising at the highest annual rate in just over four years
Upward trend for housing construction - but fewer single-family homes
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Upward trend for housing construction - but fewer single-family homes

There was a small increase in housing construction in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period last year, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Sweden has become smoke-free: Incredible development
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Sweden has become smoke-free: Incredible development

Sweden has achieved the goal of having fewer than five percent of the population smoke regularly - and is therefore considered smoke-free. It is an incredible development that you can reduce harmful behavior this much, says Mats Ramstedt, research manager at the Central Association for Alcohol and Drug Education (CAN)
AI use is increasing in Sweden
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AI use is increasing in Sweden

The use of AI in Swedish companies continues to increase and is most widespread among large companies, according to new statistics from Statistics Sweden (SCB).
Shaky statistics from Statistics Sweden show fewer unemployed people in April
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Shaky statistics from Statistics Sweden show fewer unemployed people in April

Unemployment fell slightly in April compared with previous months. However, Statistics Sweden is still experiencing problems, and these statistics should be interpreted with caution
Corrected figures lower retail sales, Statistics Sweden says
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Corrected figures lower retail sales, Statistics Sweden says

Retail sales are being revised downward after Statistics Sweden discovered errors in the figures.
Statistics Sweden made a mistake in its calculations - the correct figure will be published tomorrow
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Statistics Sweden made a mistake in its calculations - the correct figure will be published tomorrow

When Statistics Sweden published the figures for retail development for March this year, they were wrong. The statistics authority will announce what the figures actually looked like tomorrow, Tuesday
Sweden has the worst job prospects in the EU - the hidden number changes everything
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Sweden has the worst job prospects in the EU - the hidden number changes everything

Sweden has the highest unemployment rate among young people in the EU, statistics show. Or is it? Not if you measure the percentage of young people who are neither studying nor working
New inflation figure: Food down, gasoline up
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New inflation figure: Food down, gasoline up

Food prices fell 5. 5 percent, while fuel prices rose almost 8 percent compared with March
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