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A billion-dollar market on the way between India and the EU
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A billion-dollar market on the way between India and the EU

When things are going badly with the United States, the EU is instead aiming for a gigantic trade agreement with India. It's an important signal to the outside world, says Jan-Olof Jacke, CEO of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, on the ground in Delhi
Svantesson: We will fight hard against Trump's tariffs
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Svantesson: We will fight hard against Trump's tariffs

The EU should respond strongly to President Donald Trump's tariffs, which he is using to try to force Greenland into his fold, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). "We will respond strongly
Companies and organizations get their own brochure for crisis and war
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Companies and organizations get their own brochure for crisis and war

Now companies and organizations receive their own version of the brochure "If Crisis or War Comes".
LRF warns Mercosur agreement opens up to lower food standards
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LRF warns Mercosur agreement opens up to lower food standards

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise welcomes the EU's approval of the Mercosur free trade agreement. The agreement could threaten Swedish agriculture, the Swedish Farmers' Federation (LRF) warns
The Economist: America's success is an illusion
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The Economist: America's success is an illusion

The image of Europe as "a sick old man" – in a nutshell compared to the US – is not true, argues LO economist Torbjörn Hållö. People believe that deregulation and reduced taxes are the key to success
“This far but no further” on minimum wage in the EU
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“This far but no further” on minimum wage in the EU

Sweden and Denmark are partially right by the EU Court of Justice in their protest against the EU directive on minimum wages. The decision is welcomed – but both the government and the business community would have liked to go further
Wallenberg on AI regulation: "Gone too far"
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Wallenberg on AI regulation: "Gone too far"

The outlook for the Swedish economy is brighter, according to Jacob Wallenberg, chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. At the same time, the EU risks falling behind the rest of the world, including in the area of AI
Companies at climate summit questioned
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Companies at climate summit questioned

Around 25 Swedish companies are accompanying the Swedish delegation to Belém, Brazil, where the world's countries are to agree on how to reduce emissions. At the same time, the non-profit Transparency International warns that the increasing focus on the private sector has made the climate meetings more like industry fairs
They demand from the government: Give AD more money
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They demand from the government: Give AD more money

It will be expensive for employers, and employees will be left in limbo when the Labor Court cancels negotiations. The major players in the labor market are demanding that the government provide more money to the court
SJ CEO Responds to Age Criticism: "News to Me"
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SJ CEO Responds to Age Criticism: "News to Me"

SJ's chairman of the board Kenneth Bengtsson caused a storm of criticism when he fired SJ's CEO Monica Lingegård and, among other things, referred to her age. Now Bengtsson, with top positions in the business world for over 40 years, writes that the extent of ageism was news to him
Reduced Food VAT Risks Permanent State Finance Deficit
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Reduced Food VAT Risks Permanent State Finance Deficit

The Government gets a thumbs up, with some reservations, from LO, PRO and Swedish Trade Federation for the proposal of temporarily reduced VAT on food. But several others are sharply critical
Social Democrats Propose Increased Child Allowance and End to Qualifying Day
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Social Democrats Propose Increased Child Allowance and End to Qualifying Day

The S leader Magdalena Andersson proposes an increase in both child and study allowances, an increased housing allowance for families with children and the abolition of the deduction day. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) criticizes the proposals and warns that they would result in lower growth and increased sickness absence rates
Stockholm Stock Exchange May End Quarterly Reports Following US Lead
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Stockholm Stock Exchange May End Quarterly Reports Following US Lead

Quarterly reports from companies on the stock exchange's main list may soon be a thing of the past. President Donald Trump has assigned authorities in the USA to review the regulatory requirement
Swedish Companies Face Record 12-Quarter Economic Slump
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Swedish Companies Face Record 12-Quarter Economic Slump

The situation is still strained for Swedish companies. For the twelfth quarter in a row, the companies are now testifying to a weak economic situation, according to the Swedish Enterprise's entrepreneur panel
Criticism Over No Increase in Sweden's Child Allowance
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Criticism Over No Increase in Sweden's Child Allowance

The Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg (S) is deeply critical that the government does not raise the child allowance. It is a painful message for poor families with children and the families with children who are struggling with the economy
Sweden Can Afford Economic Investments Says Swedbank Economist
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Sweden Can Afford Economic Investments Says Swedbank Economist

Several assessors agree that substantial investments may be needed to stimulate the economy. Sweden absolutely has the means for this, says Swedbank's chief economist Mattias Persson who thinks it is good that the government is investing to get out of the recession
LO Criticizes Tax Cuts for Wealthy in Upcoming Swedish Budget
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LO Criticizes Tax Cuts for Wealthy in Upcoming Swedish Budget

Invest in companies and lower taxes, is the Swedish Enterprise's advice to the government ahead of the autumn budget. Wrong medicine, according to the union
No State Aid Promised for Northvolt Buyers, Says Swedish Minister
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No State Aid Promised for Northvolt Buyers, Says Swedish Minister

Minister for Business Ebba Busch (KD) confirms that she has been in contact with several serious interested buyers of the assets in the bankruptcy estate of battery manufacturer Northvolt. But they should not count on capital support from the Swedish state
Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister
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Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson will become Minister of Education, but will also take care of integration issues. I understand that it will be tough, she says
Swedish Companies Cautious on Hiring Amid Economic Uncertainty
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Swedish Companies Cautious on Hiring Amid Economic Uncertainty

Swedish companies are still hesitant to make new recruitments. Only one in four surveyed companies believe they will have more employees within a year, according to the Swedish Enterprise survey
Nordic Countries Aim for Leadership in Quantum Technology
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Nordic Countries Aim for Leadership in Quantum Technology

The Nordic countries are to deepen their cooperation in quantum technology in order to "maintain a global leadership position", it is announced in connection with Nordic leaders meeting with business leaders.
Sweden Can Afford to Reduce Working Hours to 35 Per Week, Says LO
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Sweden Can Afford to Reduce Working Hours to 35 Per Week, Says LO

Sweden can afford a general reduction in working hours, LO believes. Shortening the workweek to 35 hours would cost 1
Criticism Arises Over Labour Court Ruling on Swedish Harbor Strike
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Criticism Arises Over Labour Court Ruling on Swedish Harbor Strike

The Dockworkers' Union's industrial actions, which have been ongoing since last week, are not illegal, the Labour Court (AD) believes. The decision has sparked strong reactions
Uncertainty Lingers Despite Trump's Tariff Pause, Say Swedish Leaders
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Uncertainty Lingers Despite Trump's Tariff Pause, Say Swedish Leaders

What we see now is something we have never seen before. That's what Jacob Wallenberg, chairman of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, says after today's meeting with the government about Donald Trump's tariff gamble
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