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Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help
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Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help

For almost four years, the address of Ulla-Lena Lindqvist's summer cottage has been hijacked by many strangers. She continues to appeal for help, but the authorities seem helpless
Andersson: No unfunded proposals in the spring budget
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Andersson: No unfunded proposals in the spring budget

S leader Magdalena Andersson said at a press conference she expects the government not to include any unfunded proposals in the spring budget amendment.
Sweden votes no to EU budget again
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Sweden votes no to EU budget again

Sweden is once again voting against granting discharge for the EU's annual budget. It is important to highlight that things are going in the wrong direction, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Svantesson: I will not apologize
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Svantesson: I will not apologize

The Fiscal Policy Council describes the report published today as "the most serious criticism ever. " But Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) does not think she has done anything wrong
Sharp criticism of the government over remarkable borrowing to fund defense and income tax cuts
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Sharp criticism of the government over remarkable borrowing to fund defense and income tax cuts

The Fiscal Policy Council is issuing its sharpest criticism yet of fiscal policy. According to the expert authority, borrowing money to fund defense while simultaneously cutting income tax is striking
Obstacles to interest rate cuts - puzzle pieces remain, says Swedish Central Bank deputy Per Jansson
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Obstacles to interest rate cuts - puzzle pieces remain, says Swedish Central Bank deputy Per Jansson

Once almost unthinkable, the market has begun to believe in a possible interest-rate cut within the next six months. In just over a month, it will be time for the next interest rate decision
Svantesson says the money for new reforms has run out
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Svantesson says the money for new reforms has run out

The scope for reform for the entire next term is basically over, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) said. It is "deeply irresponsible" and a shocking statement, Social Democrat Mikael Damberg said
Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister
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Kristersson: Åkesson cannot become prime minister

Jimmie Åkesson cannot gather enough support to become prime minister, says Moderate leader Ulf Kristersson in an interview with TT. But I can do it, and everyone else knows that too
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson wants to investigate the euro if she wins the election

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to appoint an inquiry into the euro during the next term of office if she wins the election this fall.
Finance Minister Svantesson expects food VAT to be raised again
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Finance Minister Svantesson expects food VAT to be raised again

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) expects food VAT will be raised again. She said this in an interview with Ekot on Saturday as the temporary reduction takes effect on April 1
Trump backs down on threatened February tariffs
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Trump backs down on threatened February tariffs

According to US President Donald Trump, there will be no additional tariffs imposed on European countries in February, including Sweden. The announcement boosted the US stock market and was welcomed by Sweden's Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Kristersson convenes the National Security Council on Saturday
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Kristersson convenes the National Security Council on Saturday

The uncertain global situation has prompted Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) to convene the National Security Council on Saturday.
Social Democrats ask KU to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget
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Social Democrats ask KU to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget

The Social Democrats want the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) has presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget.
Svantesson opens up about EU trade bazooka - always loaded
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Svantesson opens up about EU trade bazooka - always loaded

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) does not rule out using the EU's "trade bazooka" in the battle over Greenland. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promises an "unwavering" response to the United States
Proposal would allow companies to deduct more for researchers
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Proposal would allow companies to deduct more for researchers

A study proposes two alternative tax incentives to support and attract companies that invest in research and development. One is a tax deduction; the other is a tax reduction
Svantesson: We will fight hard against Trump's tariffs
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Svantesson: We will fight hard against Trump's tariffs

The EU should respond strongly to President Donald Trump's tariffs, which he is using to try to force Greenland into his fold, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). "We will respond strongly
Svantesson calls Trump's tariff threat absurd
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Svantesson calls Trump's tariff threat absurd

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) called the US tariff threat "absurd. " She said Donald Trump is taking trade policy to a new low
Swedish Minister of Finance says the recovery has begun
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Swedish Minister of Finance says the recovery has begun

The Swedish economy is very stable, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) - the recovery has begun and the economy is on the rise. But there are risks in the outside world
Svantesson supports Fed chief Jerome Powell
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Svantesson supports Fed chief Jerome Powell

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) joins others in supporting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
Attacked family in Salem asks public not to spread pictures
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Attacked family in Salem asks public not to spread pictures

The daughter was kidnapped and murdered. Now the family is appealing to the public not to release personal information about her
Streams in Salem: A terrible darkness
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Streams in Salem: A terrible darkness

On New Year's Eve, Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (M) will visit the memorial site for the murdered woman in Salem. It should obviously not be life-threatening to be a woman in Sweden, he told TT, adding that the government is closing loopholes in the law
The Swedish National Audit Office is cracking down on the government's budget
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The Swedish National Audit Office is cracking down on the government's budget

The National Audit Office is giving the government a lesson in how it handles state finances. The conclusion is that fiscal policy does not meet requirements
Government more gloomy about jobs - "some wait and see"
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Government more gloomy about jobs - "some wait and see"

The government expects higher unemployment both this year and next year in a new assessment, compared to previous forecasts. There is still some uncertainty, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Svantesson on the establishment jobs: Under all criticism
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Svantesson on the establishment jobs: Under all criticism

The establishment jobs were supposed to be a way to overcome long-term unemployment – something that has so far failed. Now the government is demanding answers from the social partners
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