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The State Sells Lernia
The State is selling the staffing company Lernia. The price tag lands at 120 million kronor and the buyer is the global investment company Aurelius.
Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement
The environment and sustainable solutions may become the losers when Europe tries to become more competitive. Tough demands for simplifications can lead to delayed and watered-down legislation.
Lower taxes for venture capitalists: "Grotesque"
According to a new proposal from the government's investigator, venture capitalists will get a reduced tax. The money is, according to the proposal, to come from increased tax on beer and snuff.
Women, new economic stars in social media
Economic accounts driven by women are taking an increasingly larger place in social media. Venture capitalist Sara Wimmercranz is the most powerful Swedish economist on Instagram.
Half a billion to shorten record-long healthcare queues
500 million kronor is earmarked to shorten the healthcare queues. This is announced by the government and the Sweden Democrats at a press conference.
Record level of debt for Swedes: "Dramatic"
The Swedes are finding it increasingly difficult to manage their debts. Nearly half a million private individuals are with the Enforcement Authority and the debt mountain amounts to 138 billion kronor.
Svantesson on Trump: We must remain calm
Alarming silence about Ukraine – but otherwise, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) keeps her spirits up after Donald Trump's inauguration in the USA. High tariffs would be bad, but we are not there yet, says Svantesson.
So the Government Wants to Finance the Build-up
Sweden's defense budget is to increase by several tens of billions over the coming years. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) believes it can be done without deteriorating other parts of society.
Goran Persson on Feldt: "A great politician"
A legendary Social Democrat, the former Finance Minister Kjell-Olof Feldt, has passed away. The former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S) describes him as one of the Social Democrats' most important.
Crisis in the Russian Economy – Butter is Stolen
After nearly three years of war against Ukraine, the consequences are becoming increasingly clear for the Russian economy. The labor market is in crisis, inflation is rising, and in grocery stores, butter has become a coveted item.
The Low-Growth Period More Prolonged Than Expected
The Government is lowering the growth forecast for the remainder of its term of office, 2024-2026. The low-growth period in the wake of the inflation shock is becoming more protracted than expected, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
The Government wants to map out benefit fraud
The Government wants to map out the extent of the incorrect payments from the welfare systems. They are now appointing an inquiry to, among other things, find out what the errors are due to.
Svantesson on tariffs: Thinks it's outrageous
German economy is stalling and France is in crisis. Add to that uncertainty about the USA, Ukraine, and China.
Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"
Despite the inflation hike – The Central Bank will lower the interest rate in a couple of weeks. This is the major banks' assessment.
Bitcoin at a new high level: "Like a magnet"
The cryptocurrency bitcoin has for the first time surpassed 100,000 dollars per bitcoin during the night. When you approach such special levels, it becomes almost like a magnet, says Johan Javeus, senior economist at SEB.
Corona funds soon to arrive in Sweden
Soon five years after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Sweden's part of the EU's large recovery support is soon on its way. The EU countries' finance ministers are expected to say yes to the revised plan that Sweden has submitted to receive approximately 3.
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson: It Worries More than Trump's Tariffs
The USA's incoming president Donald Trump wants to raise tariffs on goods from China, but also introduce tariffs against neighboring countries Mexico and Canada as soon as he sets foot in the White House. But there are bigger problems, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
The new ISK tax is decided
2025 brings several good news for the millions of Swedes who have money in an ISK account. In addition to tax-free savings up to 150,000 kronor, the tax rate is also expected to become lower.
Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"
The Tax Agency discovers more crimes, and customs stops more smuggling attempts and seizes more narcotics. In one year, the authorities have really stepped up, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Svantesson: The Consumer Has a Great Responsibility
Over half a million Swedes shopped from Chinese low-price websites in October, according to Svensk Handel. According to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party), consumers have a great responsibility to shop from sites with fair terms.
The new owner of Bilprovningen embroiled in breast implant scandal
The company that buys Swedish Vehicle Inspection was involved in a scandal where women were given breast implants that later ruptured, reports Aftonbladet. It is typical of this government and the Sweden Democrats to sell out our country in this way, says Nooshi Dadgostar (L) to the newspaper.
The Government Sells – Vehicle Inspection Gets German Owner
The Government is selling the Vehicle Inspection Department to a German company for 1. 2 billion kronor.
Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget
No exceptions – not even for nuclear power. This will be the main rule when Sweden switches from surplus targets to balance targets in the state budget in three years, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Svantesson: Trump's policy may increase inflation
Donald Trump's policy can fuel inflation according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). She also warns against trade tariffs that "make everyone poorer".
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