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Criticism from within S: Tactics pave the way for an election loss
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Criticism from within S: Tactics pave the way for an election loss

Internal critics warn the Social Democrats risk heading towards another election loss when they copy the policies of the Tidö parties instead of developing their own policies. "I think it's a shame that the election posters consist of Magda and Make Sweden Great Again," says Social Democrat debater Linn Svansbo
Crisis support could provide cheaper public transport fares
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Crisis support could provide cheaper public transport fares

The Ministry of Finance is looking into the possibility of cheaper public transport fares to address the energy crisis. The measure is one of several that could come before the summer
Svantesson: Social Democrats turning a blind eye to tax increases
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Svantesson: Social Democrats turning a blind eye to tax increases

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) believes that the Social Democrats (S) are turning a blind eye to tax increases.
Social Democrats warn of inflation, want to increase support for families
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Social Democrats warn of inflation, want to increase support for families

The Social Democrats propose increasing child benefit by SEK 200 in their spring budget proposal. They also want a temporary SEK 500 increase in maintenance support starting July 1
How Svantesson affects your wallet
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How Svantesson affects your wallet

Here are the proposals that had the most impact on households' wallets during the Tidö government's tenure.
Swedish government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran
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Swedish government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran

The government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran. If the conflict is prolonged, we need to reduce energy use, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Risk of fuel rationing in Sweden - cheese grater principle
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Risk of fuel rationing in Sweden - cheese grater principle

The situation on the oil market remains tense because of the war involving Iran. This increases the risk that Sweden may have to ration fuel
Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall
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Moderate leaders want to debate Red-Green leaders ahead of elections this fall

The Moderates are challenging the Red-Green parties to a debate ahead of the elections this fall.
Kristersson: Risk of oil rationing in Sweden is increasing
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Kristersson: Risk of oil rationing in Sweden is increasing

The government is preparing for possible oil rationing in Sweden. Every day the war drags on, the risk of such economic consequences increases
Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive
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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive

The Social Democrats are calling six ministers to appear before a Riksdag committee. The reason is that they believe the government is not acting to counter the consequences of the war in the Middle East
Appeal to Trump: Don't resume fighting with Iran
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Appeal to Trump: Don't resume fighting with Iran

War with Iran risks sinking the global economy, the finance ministers of Britain, Japan and several other countries said in a call to President Donald Trump, urging him not to return to hostilities.
IMF warns Iran war could create global recession
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IMF warns Iran war could create global recession

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is lowering its global growth forecast to 3. 1 percent this year and raising its inflation forecast for 2026
Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate
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Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) expects more budget hikes and is not afraid of competition from the Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate.
SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof
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SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) claims that the Swedish economy is “Trump-proof. ” The Social Democratic Party (SD) disagrees
Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money
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Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money

S and C think that the government is too optimistic in its forecasts for the Swedish economy. According to Mikael Damberg (S), the government is also wasting the Swedish people's money
Svantesson to worried Swedes: Swedish economy is stable
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Svantesson to worried Swedes: Swedish economy is stable

The most significant proposals in the government's spring offensive ahead of this fall's election campaign are lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and a temporary electricity subsidy. They should help households increase consumption
Government presents spring budget of 7.7 billion kronor: here are the proposals
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Government presents spring budget of 7.7 billion kronor: here are the proposals

The government presents a spring budget of 7. 7 billion kronor
The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes
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The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes

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
More money in your wallet, but not for everyone
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More money in your wallet, but not for everyone

Lower fuel taxes and a new electricity subsidy will be felt in households' budgets. But the measures in the spring budget will not reach everyone, says Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar
Center Party calls Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to Riksdag tax committee over prostitution tax
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Center Party calls Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to Riksdag tax committee over prostitution tax

After a high-profile case, the Center Party wants Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to explain why prostitution is taxed.
World Cup boost for the economy - but risk of sleep deprivation
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World Cup boost for the economy - but risk of sleep deprivation

Crowded restaurants and shopping carts full of bags of chips. Sweden playing in the World Cup this summer could give the economy a boost, says Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB
Svantesson: It is a tough situation for the Swedish economy
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Svantesson: It is a tough situation for the Swedish economy

The war in Iran has created great uncertainty for the Swedish economy after last year's customs chaos - with a risk of higher energy prices and inflation, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). "It is a very trying and tough situation," she said at a press conference
VAT on parking spaces postponed until April 1 next year, Swedish Tax Agency announces
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VAT on parking spaces postponed until April 1 next year, Swedish Tax Agency announces

The introduction of VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental and tenant-owned apartments will be postponed until April 1 next year, the Swedish Tax Agency has announced.
The government promises to stop VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental properties or condominiums
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The government promises to stop VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental properties or condominiums

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) promises to block the introduction of VAT on parking spaces adjacent to a rental property or condominium. If this is not possible, car owners will be compensated
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