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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.

So the Government Wants to Finance the Build-up

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.

Goran Persson on Feldt: "A great politician"

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.

Crisis in the Russian Economy – Butter is Stolen

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 Low-Growth Period More Prolonged Than Expected

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.

The Government wants to map out benefit fraud

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.

Svantesson on tariffs: Thinks it's outrageous

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.

Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

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.

Bitcoin at a new high level: "Like a magnet"

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.

Corona funds soon to arrive in Sweden

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).

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson: It Worries More than Trump's Tariffs

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.

The new ISK tax is decided

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).

Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"

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.

Svantesson: The Consumer Has a Great Responsibility

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 new owner of Bilprovningen embroiled in breast implant scandal

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.

The Government Sells – Vehicle Inspection Gets German Owner

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: No Exceptions to the Budget

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".

Svantesson: Trump's policy may increase inflation

EU Approves More Modern VAT Rules

After nearly two years, the EU's finance ministers have finally agreed on how VAT rules and VAT reporting will work going forward. "The new rules update our VAT system to match the digitization of our economies, help combat VAT fraud, and ease the administrative burden on small businesses and individuals," says the presiding country Hungary's Finance Minister Mihály Varga in a press release.

EU Approves More Modern VAT Rules

The Minister of Finance is worried about trade

EU countries are worried about increased American protectionism, regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in the USA. .

The Minister of Finance is worried about trade

Tax deductions for sponsorship to be investigated

The Government wants to investigate whether legal entities that sponsor sports, culture or other public benefit activities should be able to receive tax relief. "It is important that tax rules do not limit companies from sponsoring public benefit activities," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) in a [press release](https://www.

Tax deductions for sponsorship to be investigated

Lower taxes to attract research to Sweden

The Government wants to attract more research and development to Sweden. A new deduction is to be investigated to keep costs down for companies.

Lower taxes to attract research to Sweden

Svantesson gets international leadership position

Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) has been elected as chair of the World Bank's and International Monetary Fund's (IMF) development committee. The development committee is the World Bank's and IMF's highest advisory body in development issues.

Svantesson gets international leadership position

Tax Exemption Back for Biogas

Sweden's tax exemptions for biogas and biofuels have been approved by the EU Commission, according to a press release. Following a court ruling, the Commission has conducted a review of Sweden's tax exemption, which is now complete.

Tax Exemption Back for Biogas

Svantesson wants to expose Russian economic bluff

The Russian economy is doing significantly worse than what President Vladimir Putin wants to suggest. This is the opinion of, among others, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) who is pushing to expose the Russian bluff.

Svantesson wants to expose Russian economic bluff