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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
Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work
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Sweden Warns of Economic Impact from Trump's Tariffs, Eyes Short-Term Work

The government warns of enormous consequences of Trump's tariffs and growth will have to be written down. This is harmful to the Swedish economy, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Security Fund Reports Fewer Layoffs, Sees Hope for Skilled Workers
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Security Fund Reports Fewer Layoffs, Sees Hope for Skilled Workers

The number of redundancies reported to the transition organization Trygghetsfonden TSL has decreased compared to the corresponding period last year. We see a slightly brighter picture for our professional groups, says CEO Caroline Söder
Vattenfall Prepares Autumn Application as Sweden Backs Nuclear Expansion
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Vattenfall Prepares Autumn Application as Sweden Backs Nuclear Expansion

The Government is now presenting its plan for financing new nuclear power – something that is welcomed by the industry. We are preparing ourselves to submit an application in the autumn, says Desirée Comstedt, responsible for the development of new nuclear power at Vattenfall
Wallenberg does not believe in state rescue of Northvolt
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Wallenberg does not believe in state rescue of Northvolt

It is the private sector that must save Northvolt, not the state, thinks Jacob Wallenberg. Then politics can possibly be involved somewhere
Swedish Enterprise: More People Should Work More Hours
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Swedish Enterprise: More People Should Work More Hours

Shorter working hours are completely the wrong way to go, thinks the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. Instead, more people need to work more, according to the employers' organization, writes Dagens Nyheter
A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry
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A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

Europe's industry is to be transformed with billions from the emissions trading and guarantees for cheaper energy, hopes the EU Commission. And simpler rules are to give small businesses better growth
Magnus Hall approved as chairman of Alecta
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Magnus Hall approved as chairman of Alecta

The Financial Supervisory Authority has approved Magnus Hall as the new chairman of the board for the pension manager Alecta, according to a press release.
Companies stick to climate goals – despite Trump
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Companies stick to climate goals – despite Trump

Do not touch the focus on tougher environmental and climate regulations. And those who want to turn back the clock on discrimination laws and diversity are mistaken
Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed
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Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

Today's interest rate cut is the last one that the Swedish Central Bank is currently signaling. Completely wrong, according to several actors who want to see further cuts in the near future
Companies to get environmental permits faster
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Companies to get environmental permits faster

With, among other things, a new authority and fast track, environmental permits for companies' operations will be expedited, proposes an investigation. The time is ripe for a major change, says Environment and Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals)
Education that quickly leads to a job
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Education that quickly leads to a job

Do you want a job quickly after high school? Then maybe the transport or HVAC industry is something for you. But regardless of which program you choose, it's important to take a degree, says Johan Olsson at the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
League defrauded the elderly of millions - prosecuted
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League defrauded the elderly of millions - prosecuted

With the help of a robot, SMS messages and pre-written scripts, the scammers were able to deceive pensioners across Sweden out of millions of kronor. But an unknown hacker broke into the gang's computers and followed the scam in real-time
Heavy economists want a double cut
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Heavy economists want a double cut

Several heavyweight economists want to see another double cut from the Central Bank on Thursday. But most analysts believe in a "normal" cut, of 0
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