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Svantesson Urges Shared Responsibility to Tackle Rising Food Prices
Everyone needs to take responsibility for food prices not continuing to skyrocket, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party), after the meeting with representatives from the food industry. But she does not believe that all goods will become cheaper.
Swedish Food Giants Cite External Factors for Price Hikes Amid Tough Competition
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) called on Thursday representatives for the food industry to a meeting due to the high food prices. But the food giants blame the price increases on circumstances they cannot control.
Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden
The Left Party's party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says that the government needs to legislate if the food giants do not start lowering their prices. For example, introduce an excess profit tax so that the incentive to raise prices in this way does not exist, says Dadgostar at a demonstration against the food giants.
Sweden Tackles Rising Food Costs: Government Meets with Industry Leaders
Today, the food giants are summoned to a new meeting with the government. A similar meeting was held two years ago.
Sweden's Finance Minister Pushes for Lower Food Prices Amid Talks
The Minister of Finance hopes for a stop to price increases and even lower prices on certain goods. She says this ahead of the meeting with the "food giants" who she thinks should acknowledge that poor competition leads to higher prices.
Sweden's Economy Faces Higher Unemployment Despite Growth Signs
The recovery will continue in 2025, according to a new forecast from the government. However, unemployment is expected to be higher than feared in the unexpectedly prolonged low-growth economy.
Svantesson: There are 11.5 billion kronor for investments
The Government will submit proposals and reforms equivalent to 11. 5 billion kronor in the spring amending budget, which will be presented simultaneously with the spring budget proposal.
Svantesson: "I see a modern war economy before me"
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) sees a "modern war economy" ahead of her when the defense is to be strengthened in Europe and Sweden and Ukraine are supported. .
The Government Ready to Borrow Billions for Reinforcement
Sweden will need to borrow billions to manage the rapid buildup of the defense that awaits, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). .
Northvolt appealed to the government for support
The battery manufacturer Northvolt's chairman Tom Johnstone appealed to the government on Sunday for support to rescue the company from bankruptcy, reports Aftonbladet. .
Trade ahead of crisis meeting: No Swedish phenomenon
Representatives of the food industry, who are invited to next week's crisis meeting, believe that they are already doing everything they can – and hope for understanding. It is not a Swedish phenomenon, says Karin Brynell, CEO of Svensk Dagligvaruhandel.
Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week
When food prices rose two years ago, the government summoned the food giants. Now, a new crisis meeting is being planned for next week.
The Moderate Party wants to increase compensation for conscripts
The Government will present a plan forward for the financing of the defense in the spring budget, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. He also announces that The Moderate Party wants to increase the daily allowance for conscripts – but only as compensation for inflation.
The Government Calls in Food Giants
The Government summons the food companies due to the soaring food prices. The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar simultaneously joins the announced boycott of the food giants next week.
"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans
Quick efforts are required to get Europe's major defense investments in place. But a warning about the debts, Sweden cautions.
Svantesson skeptical about higher taxes for defense
It is still unclear how the upgrade of the Swedish defense will be paid for. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson points more to expenditure prioritizations, increased growth, and the balance target in the state budget being able to provide the billions rather than the tax being raised.
ID Thieves Milk the Welfare System – This is How They Will be Stopped
More authorities than today can use biometrics to prevent identity abuse. This must be stopped, if we are to crack down on serious crime, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson on inflation: "Not worried"
Inflation has risen unexpectedly much during the year's first months. So far, I am not worried, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Expert on Trump's Tariff Threat: EU Cannot Remain Passive
The EU's response to Trump's tariff threats may be to increase imports from the USA. The EU cannot sit still and will have to act, says Pia Fromlet, who is a euro economist at SEB bank.
They stood up for Ukraine at Sergel's Square
Sergel's Square in Stockholm was filled as people gathered to mark the three-year anniversary of Russia's war of invasion in Ukraine. In the politically independent demonstration "Sweden stands up for Ukraine", participants included, among others, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), S leader Magdalena Andersson, historian Peter Englund, and opera singer Lars Cleveman.
The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense
The Riksdag's opposition parties are open to EU countries being able to borrow for defense buildup. It will entail a tremendous amount of money, but what is the alternative, says Center Party leader Muharrem Demirok.
Svantesson: This is how the buildup can be financed
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to use the 20-25 billion kronor that the new balance target will provide to upgrade the defense. For me, it's very natural that it should be used for defense expenditures, she says to TT.
The Government Will Not Sell More State-Owned Companies
The Government will not sell any more state-owned companies before the parliamentary election in 2026, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). .
Parties open to more money for defence
Sweden's defence budget may need to grow further. Several parties are open to investing more money.
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