The government has said a flat no to state aid to crisis-stricken Northvolt. This despite the battery factory being seen as a Swedish prestige project. Sweden has not chosen the path of massive state support, says Energy and Trade Minister Ebba Busch (KD).
BusinessOne of the guests at Jimmie Åkesson's (SD) wedding last weekend is the leader of a local motorcycle club that, according to Expressen, has been identified as part of the criminal environment in Sweden. "An honest mistake", Åkesson comments now on X.
SwedenAt the end of October, a new criticized model is introduced, which is expected to make the electricity price more expensive. We demand that the government postpones the introduction of this new model, says Fredrik Olovsson, energy policy spokesperson for the Social Democrats.
BusinessMinister for Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) criticizes Vattenfall due to the paused wind power project Kriegers Flak. The state-owned energy giant "has no control over its things" according to the minister. The statement from Busch is "uniquely weak", says the S-leader.
BusinessThe conflict surrounding the financing of offshore wind power projects continues. Financing the power cables through capacity fees is proposed by the Southern Swedish Chamber of Commerce after talks with lawyers. One should be aware that it is illegal, says Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats).
BusinessAn incredibly heavy message. This is how Victor Matinlassi, club chairman for Unionen at Northvolt, describes the news of the notice. The chairman of IF Metall calls it "a black day".
BusinessThe UN's 193 member states have, with Sweden in a key role, adopted new global guidelines for digital issues and AI. This is groundbreaking for the accountability we can expect to see in the future, says Vice Prime Minister Ebba Busch (KD).
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