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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.

No State Aid Promised for Northvolt Buyers, Says Swedish Minister

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.

Simona Mohamsson Takes on Dual Role as Education and Integration Minister

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.

Swedish Companies Cautious on Hiring Amid Economic Uncertainty

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. .

Nordic Countries Aim for Leadership in Quantum Technology

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.

Sweden Can Afford to Reduce Working Hours to 35 Per Week, Says LO

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.

Criticism Arises Over Labour Court Ruling on Swedish Harbor Strike

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.

Uncertainty Lingers Despite Trump's Tariff Pause, Say Swedish Leaders

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).

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

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.

Security Fund Reports Fewer Layoffs, Sees Hope for Skilled Workers

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.

Vattenfall Prepares Autumn Application as Sweden Backs Nuclear Expansion

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.

Wallenberg does not believe in state rescue of Northvolt

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.

Swedish Enterprise: More People Should Work More Hours

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.

A Multi-Billion Fund to Save Industry

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. .

Magnus Hall approved as chairman of Alecta

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.

Companies stick to climate goals – despite Trump

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.

Assessors: More Cuts Are Needed

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).

Companies to get environmental permits faster

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.

Education that quickly leads to a job

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.

League defrauded the elderly of millions - prosecuted

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.

Heavy economists want a double cut

Employers ahead of the wage movement: Darker outlook

Industry's order books are weak. The situation is worse than usual.

Employers ahead of the wage movement: Darker outlook

Wallenberg: "Business as usual" in South Korea

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise's chairman Jacob Wallenberg is in South Korea despite the political chaos in the country. According to him, it is more important than ever to engage in the region.

Wallenberg: "Business as usual" in South Korea

After the Turbulence – Saab Opts Out of South Korea Trip

The defence group Saab is now choosing to cancel the planned trip to South Korea. On the other hand, business profile Jacob Wallenberg will go there as planned – despite political turbulence.

After the Turbulence – Saab Opts Out of South Korea Trip

Harsh criticism of nuclear power plan: "Jubilation calculation"

The criticism is harsh against the government's proposal on how new nuclear power should be financed. It is a joy calculation, is too poorly investigated and the risk is great that other power sources are pushed aside when nuclear power is subsidized.

Harsh criticism of nuclear power plan: "Jubilation calculation"