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IMF warns Iran war could create global recession
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IMF warns Iran war could create global recession

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is lowering its global growth forecast to 3. 1 percent this year and raising its inflation forecast for 2026
Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate
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Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) expects more budget hikes and is not afraid of competition from the Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate.
SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof
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SD says Swedish economy is not Trump-proof

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) claims that the Swedish economy is “Trump-proof. ” The Social Democratic Party (SD) disagrees
Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money
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Mikael Damberg says the government is wasting the Swedish people's money

S and C think that the government is too optimistic in its forecasts for the Swedish economy. According to Mikael Damberg (S), the government is also wasting the Swedish people's money
Svantesson to worried Swedes: Swedish economy is stable
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Svantesson to worried Swedes: Swedish economy is stable

The most significant proposals in the government's spring offensive ahead of this fall's election campaign are lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and a temporary electricity subsidy. They should help households increase consumption
Government presents spring budget of 7.7 billion kronor: here are the proposals
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Government presents spring budget of 7.7 billion kronor: here are the proposals

The government presents a spring budget of 7. 7 billion kronor
The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes
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The government wants to borrow billions to lower gasoline and diesel taxes

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) wants to borrow money to lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and to fund electricity subsidies. The spring budget includes unfunded proposals totaling SEK 7
More money in your wallet, but not for everyone
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More money in your wallet, but not for everyone

Lower fuel taxes and a new electricity subsidy will be felt in households' budgets. But the measures in the spring budget will not reach everyone, says Stefan Westerberg, private economist at Länsförsäkringar
Center Party calls Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to Riksdag tax committee over prostitution tax
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Center Party calls Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to Riksdag tax committee over prostitution tax

After a high-profile case, the Center Party wants Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to explain why prostitution is taxed.
World Cup boost for the economy - but risk of sleep deprivation
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World Cup boost for the economy - but risk of sleep deprivation

Crowded restaurants and shopping carts full of bags of chips. Sweden playing in the World Cup this summer could give the economy a boost, says Robert Bergqvist, senior economist at SEB
Svantesson: It is a tough situation for the Swedish economy
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Svantesson: It is a tough situation for the Swedish economy

The war in Iran has created great uncertainty for the Swedish economy after last year's customs chaos - with a risk of higher energy prices and inflation, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). "It is a very trying and tough situation," she said at a press conference
VAT on parking spaces postponed until April 1 next year, Swedish Tax Agency announces
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VAT on parking spaces postponed until April 1 next year, Swedish Tax Agency announces

The introduction of VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental and tenant-owned apartments will be postponed until April 1 next year, the Swedish Tax Agency has announced.
The government promises to stop VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental properties or condominiums
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The government promises to stop VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental properties or condominiums

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) promises to block the introduction of VAT on parking spaces adjacent to a rental property or condominium. If this is not possible, car owners will be compensated
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
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