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Swedish growth forecast lowered and it could get worse
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Swedish growth forecast lowered and it could get worse

The Ministry of Finance is lowering the growth forecast from 3. 0 to 2
Stegra's capital hunt in critical final stage as investors meet today
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Stegra's capital hunt in critical final stage as investors meet today

The steel company Stegra's capital-raising effort is approaching a critical final stage. Investors are meeting today, according to Dagens Industri
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson not worried about inflation
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson not worried about inflation

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) does not believe that the war in the Middle East will lead to rampant inflation.
Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing
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Kristersson summoned to Constitutional Committee hearing

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) will be questioned by the Constitutional Committee this spring. Two cases concern former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm
New security situation - the police demand extra billions
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New security situation - the police demand extra billions

The police want significantly increased funding in the coming years. In 2029, that will be just over twelve billion kronor more than this year
Ulf Kristersson tells households not to be afraid
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Ulf Kristersson tells households not to be afraid

Inflation, electricity prices, fuel prices, and growth could be affected if a war involving Iran is prolonged. My message to the Swedish people is that we should not be afraid
The Swedish Tax Agency apologizes for bogus registrations at summer cottages
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The Swedish Tax Agency apologizes for bogus registrations at summer cottages

For almost four years, Ulla-Lena Lindqvist has been struggling to get help with a large number of strangers being registered at her summer cottage. Now the Swedish Tax Agency has apologized and removed the fake registrations
No traces of secretly raised food prices ahead of VAT reduction
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No traces of secretly raised food prices ahead of VAT reduction

Food prices have not increased more than usual ahead of the halving of the food VAT to 6 percent in April, according to the government's Food Price Commission. "They know we have eyes on them," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), referring to grocery stores
Business: Kick the kids out is a bad signal
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Business: Kick the kids out is a bad signal

The business community warns that deporting teenagers is scaring away people with important skills from Sweden. "Kicking out the kids of those who come here doesn't send a good signal," says Jonas Jegers at the employers' organization Almega
Tougher requirements for receiving grants in Sweden: choose another country
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Tougher requirements for receiving grants in Sweden: choose another country

Immigrants who come to Sweden must qualify for welfare benefits. They must have lived in Sweden for at least five years before they can receive benefits such as child benefit and parental allowance, the government proposes
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
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