Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to borrow money to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and to fund electricity subsidies. The spring budget includes unfunded proposals totaling SEK 7.7 billion. There are preparations for an additional SEK 8 billion in tax cuts ahead of the autumn elections.
BusinessHungarians are now voting in a parliamentary election that could spell the end of nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. Voter turnout looks set to be a record high.
World politicsThe government has submitted proposals for a new abortion law that would allow medical abortions to be carried out at home.
Swedish politicsEbba Busch questions SD leader Jimmie Åkesson's capacity to be prime minister. The statement is criticized by the Sweden Democrats.
Swedish politicsThe Liberals have not received any clear boost in public opinion after the swing on the government issue, according to the SVT/Verian April poll.
Swedish politics“Danish punishment for Swedish crimes” is becoming a reality. But is it effective in the fight against criminal gangs? No, says David Sausdal, a criminologist and associate professor of sociology at Lund University. It is difficult to understand why Swedes are so enamored with the Danish model.
SwedenThis summer, people convicted of gang-related crimes will face double sentences. The government and the SD are moving forward with the proposal despite harsh criticism from the Legal Affairs Council.
Swedish politicsSweden is sending a delegation of politicians to observe the parliamentary elections in Hungary.
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