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EU Says Yes to Car Tariffs - Sweden Wants Exemption

EU countries say yes to permanent tariffs on electric cars from China. Sweden abstained and hopes for a special solution for Volvo.

EU Says Yes to Car Tariffs - Sweden Wants Exemption

American job statistics boosted the stock market

Friday's message from the USA that the country's economy appears to be stronger than feared boosted the Stockholm Stock Exchange. The broad OMXS index closed up 0.

American job statistics boosted the stock market

Action plan required - incorrect figures

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) has several incorrect figures in its reporting, which makes the aid efforts appear to have a greater positive effect than was actually the case, according to a report from the Expert Group for Aid Analysis (EBA), as reported by TV4 News. "For example, an effort in Ethiopia is mentioned where 40,000 jobs were supposed to have been created, when in fact only 4,000 jobs were involved.

Action plan required - incorrect figures

The Crisis Worsens in Sudan – Sweden Increases Support

The civil war in Sudan has paralyzed large parts of the country. Now Sweden is expanding its support to the country.

The Crisis Worsens in Sudan – Sweden Increases Support

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

Ease up on the emission targets and let's build gasoline cars even after 2035! The demands are getting louder from both governments and companies in the EU. But Sweden says no.

Car Crisis May Lower Climate Demands in EU

The Government Cuts Aid

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are reducing the aid budget. From 2026, the amount will be 53 billion kronor, compared to 56 billion today.

The Government Cuts Aid

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

New S Proposal: Scrap the Job Centre

The Employment Service is "politically ruined" and should be abolished. This is proposed by a working group within the Social Democrats – which points out the privatisation under Stefan Löfven's government as one of the problems.

New S Proposal: Scrap the Job Centre