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Svantesson: We will save 70 billion kronor
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Svantesson: We will save 70 billion kronor

Lower unemployment benefits and poorer-quality food in the country's prisons are part of the proposal. The Moderates are now presenting how they want to finance their reforms in the next term without raising taxes
Acting Swedish minister considers proposal for higher gasoline prices
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Acting Swedish minister considers proposal for higher gasoline prices

Increased vehicle tax, a reduction obligation and petrol tax. These are some of the proposals that government investigators are handing over to acting Minister of Climate and Environment Johan Britz (L)
Svantesson defends the support as temporary and targeted
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Svantesson defends the support as temporary and targeted

The government's billion SEK support for households and businesses has been criticized by leading economists and called "election pork" by the opposition. However, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) defends the large loans
Billions in support for Swedish agriculture in crisis package
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Billions in support for Swedish agriculture in crisis package

The government and the Social Democrats are contributing more than one billion kronor to Swedish agriculture as part of a crisis package, Minister of Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) and Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) write in Expressen.
Iran war causes growth to plummet - EU downgrades growth forecasts
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Iran war causes growth to plummet - EU downgrades growth forecasts

Growth is falling and inflation is rising - the Iran war and the energy crisis are forcing the European Commission to rethink. Sweden's growth is also plummeting in the spring forecast
Half a billion kronor in aviation support to reduce ticket prices
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Half a billion kronor in aviation support to reduce ticket prices

The government is proposing a support package of 500 million kronor for aviation, which is under severe pressure from high fuel prices. This will mean lower ticket prices, says Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD)
Crisis package ready, petrol tax will be reduced again in July
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Crisis package ready, petrol tax will be reduced again in July

The government is presenting a crisis package worth 17. 5 billion kronor in response to the global energy crisis
Moderates promise families 5,000 kronor more a month in their wallets
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Moderates promise families 5,000 kronor more a month in their wallets

The Moderates are campaigning on a promise that families will receive an additional 5,000 kronor a month in the next term. They hope that the focus on household finances will boost the party in the election
Why M believes in election victory despite the lack of voter turnout
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Why M believes in election victory despite the lack of voter turnout

The Moderates see economic policy as their sharpest weapon in the election campaign. But they also hope to attract new voters - not least women - by presenting a new image of the party
More bars expected in Sweden - green light today
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More bars expected in Sweden - green light today

More and different types of bars are expected once pubs no longer need a kitchen to serve alcohol on June 1. This is expected to open the door to beach bars, wine bars and the occasional beer garden
Moderates go to the polls on a fairer Sweden
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Moderates go to the polls on a fairer Sweden

The Moderates are going into the election with the main message, "A fairer Sweden. " "Effort should pay off and crime should be punished," says election leader Martin Borgs (M)
Government wants to introduce new population registration crime
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Government wants to introduce new population registration crime

Promoting incorrect population registration. The government wants to introduce a new criminal offence and give authorities more tools to counter it
Merz to attend Moderate Party's Sweden meeting in Stockholm
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Merz to attend Moderate Party's Sweden meeting in Stockholm

The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again
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The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again

The government is significantly downgrading the growth prospects for the Swedish economy - for the eighth time. The Swedish economy is apparently not as Trump-proof as the Minister of Finance has claimed, says Mikael Damberg (S), economic policy spokesman
Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months
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Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months

Sweden has received the green light from the Commission to lower fuel taxes below the EU minimum level for a maximum of five months. A formal decision will now be made by the Council of Ministers
Macron on Trump's tariff threat: Europe can use the trade bazooka
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Macron on Trump's tariff threat: Europe can use the trade bazooka

French President Emmanuel Macron is counterattacking after Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs on the EU. If the U
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.
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