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The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense

The Riksdag's opposition parties are open to EU countries being able to borrow for defense buildup. It will entail a tremendous amount of money, but what is the alternative, says Center Party leader Muharrem Demirok.

The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense

Svantesson: This is how the buildup can be financed

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to use the 20-25 billion kronor that the new balance target will provide to upgrade the defense. For me, it's very natural that it should be used for defense expenditures, she says to TT.

Svantesson: This is how the buildup can be financed

The Government Will Not Sell More State-Owned Companies

The Government will not sell any more state-owned companies before the parliamentary election in 2026, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). .

The Government Will Not Sell More State-Owned Companies

Parties open to more money for defence

Sweden's defence budget may need to grow further. Several parties are open to investing more money.

Parties open to more money for defence

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Sweden can imagine easing the EU's budget rules so that more can invest in defense. But joint EU loans are still disliked by the Finance Minister.

EU Loans for Weapons? "Bad Idea", Says Sweden

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson: Tariffs are of course bad

It appears there is a light at the end of the tunnel in the Swedish economy, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). At the same time, there are still major uncertainties, she emphasizes.

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson: Tariffs are of course bad

Crown Princess Victoria in Örebro: "Very difficult to take in"

Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel attended the high mass in Längbro church in Örebro, which gathered many after the mass shooting in the city. It's beyond all words.

Crown Princess Victoria in Örebro: "Very difficult to take in"

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.

The State Sells Lernia

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.

Sacrifice the Environment for Competitiveness – a New EU Requirement

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.

Lower taxes for venture capitalists: "Grotesque"

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.

Women, new economic stars in social media

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.

Half a billion to shorten record-long healthcare queues

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.

Record level of debt for Swedes: "Dramatic"

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.

Svantesson on Trump: We must remain calm

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