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Agreement on abolished budget target – provides 25 billion

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances in 2027. This would provide approximately 25 billion more for budget investments for future governments.

Agreement on abolished budget target – provides 25 billion

Broad support for abolishing the surplus target

Six of eight parties in the Riksdag, with 90 per cent of the votes, agree to abolish the so-called surplus target and instead introduce a balance target for the state's finances. We have landed very well, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Broad support for abolishing the surplus target

The Climate Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee: "Downplaying Emissions"

Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is reported to the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee by the opposition parties S, V, and MP. They are obscuring how emissions can develop going forward, says Elin Söderberg, climate policy spokesperson for the Green Party.

The Climate Minister is Reported to the Constitutional Committee: "Downplaying Emissions"

Now parents who cheat will be caught

Cheating parents cost society 2 billion kronor annually. Now a new law will put an end to the fraud with parental benefits.

Now parents who cheat will be caught

Almost ready for the EU's Ukraine loan

EU countries are three-quarters in agreement on a long-term loan to Ukraine of up to 35 billion euros – approximately 400 billion Swedish kronor. .

Almost ready for the EU's Ukraine loan

The EU's Corona Support - Soon on Its Way to Sweden

After many twists and turns, the government hopes to be able to request a first payment from the EU's large coronavirus fund, RRF, before the turn of the year. .

The EU's Corona Support - Soon on Its Way to Sweden

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Hungarian resistance to one of the parts of the EU's next Ukraine support can make the entire support significantly more expensive for Europe. Depressing, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson: Hungary must back down

Svantesson: Extremely Divided Opposition

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) points to disagreements in the opposition's budget motions. It is an extremely divided opposition, she says at a press conference.

Svantesson: Extremely Divided Opposition

The Social Democrats want to finance more teachers in the classroom

The Social Democrats propose three billion directed towards investments in more teachers in primary education. The goal is to finance an additional teacher in each classroom in year one, according to Åsa Westlund (S), education policy spokesperson.

The Social Democrats want to finance more teachers in the classroom

Busch refuses to back down on Vattenfall: "Misleading"

Minister for Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) criticizes Vattenfall due to the paused wind power project Kriegers Flak. The state-owned energy giant "has no control over its things" according to the minister.

Busch refuses to back down on Vattenfall: "Misleading"

Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year

The red-green government in Stockholm will raise taxes in Stockholm city next year, writes in a debate article in Aftonbladet. According to the Social Democrats, the Green Party, and the Left Party, the increase will be 24 öre per hundred-lapp.

Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year

Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the chairmanship of the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), writes Aftonbladet. She has held the position since 2022.

Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company

Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra

The Government Offices are being allocated 300 million kronor next year in the government's budget proposal. This is so that the Government Offices can, among other things, "handle a larger amount of reports to be translated into legislation", according to the budget proposal.

Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra

PRO on the budget: "It's appalling"

The country's largest pensioner organization gives a thumbs down to the government's budget. Pensioners who earn little and get almost nothing more in their pocket .

PRO on the budget: "It's appalling"

Damberg: The Budget is a Mockery of Ordinary People

The government's budget benefits high-income earners the most – something that is being criticized by the opposition. This is not only an insult to ordinary people but also bad for the Swedish economy, says Mikael Damberg, the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson.

Damberg: The Budget is a Mockery of Ordinary People

How Your Economy is Affected by the Budget

Are you a winner or loser in the government's budget? Here are some of the most important points that affect households' economy. .

How Your Economy is Affected by the Budget

Lower Taxes - Most for High-Income Earners

The Government's budget includes new initiatives worth 60 billion kronor, of which 27 billion will go towards reduced taxes. More people will keep more of their salary, says the Minister of Finance.

Lower Taxes - Most for High-Income Earners

Svantesson's next challenge: Unemployment

The battle against inflation is won, but not the fight against unemployment. Economic growth with the help of an unusually offensive budget is the recipe for creating more jobs, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).

Svantesson's next challenge: Unemployment

They think they'll reach the EU's climate targets – but are they mistaken?

The government expects to meet the EU's climate goals by 2030. But it doesn't depend on a lot of new climate measures, but mainly on a flexible way of counting.

They think they'll reach the EU's climate targets – but are they mistaken?

Clear: Applying for 40 billion from EU fund

The Government is clear with its application to receive 40 billion kronor from the EU's recovery fund. The Finance Minister hopes that the funds will start being paid out to Sweden next year.

Clear: Applying for 40 billion from EU fund

The new government will hold for two terms

Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.

The new government will hold for two terms

The Minister of Finance: Not Currently Relevant to Help Northvolt

Taxpayers' money is not at risk. This is Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson's (The Moderate Party) message in the aftermath of Northvolt's problems.

The Minister of Finance: Not Currently Relevant to Help Northvolt

The Government Proposes Three New Billion to Healthcare

The Government wants to strengthen healthcare with two billion kronor in targeted grants in 2025. The budget also proposes an additional billion for shorter queues in healthcare.

The Government Proposes Three New Billion to Healthcare

The Government is proposing three new billion kronor for healthcare

The Government wants to strengthen healthcare with two billion kronor in targeted grants in 2025. The budget also proposes an additional billion for shorter healthcare queues.

The Government is proposing three new billion kronor for healthcare