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Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026
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Sweden to Temporarily Halve Food VAT from April 2026

The Government and The Sweden Democrats propose that the food VAT be temporarily reduced from 12 to 6 percent in April next year. A food price commission will keep track of the food giants actually lowering the prices
Tidö Parties Propose Higher Housing Allowance for Families
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Tidö Parties Propose Higher Housing Allowance for Families

The Government and The Sweden Democrats want to increase the housing allowance for families with children with low income and high housing costs. This means more money in the wallet for them, says Minister for the Elderly and Social Insurance Anna Tenje (The Moderate Party)
Swedish Government Proposes Halving Food VAT from April
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Swedish Government Proposes Halving Food VAT from April

Government Proposes Tax Brake to Prevent Municipal Tax Hikes
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Government Proposes Tax Brake to Prevent Municipal Tax Hikes

The Government wants to prevent municipalities and regions from raising taxes. An investigator will now propose how a tax brake can be introduced – and how tax cuts should be rewarded
Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's 2026 Budget as Desperate Move
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Opposition Criticizes Swedish Government's 2026 Budget as Desperate Move

The opposition fears that the government's giant budget suggests that it has lost control and been struck by panic. It feels fairly desperate, says the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg
Svantesson Announces 80 Billion Kronor Budget Initiatives for 2026
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Svantesson Announces 80 Billion Kronor Budget Initiatives for 2026

The Government will make investments of 80 billion kronor in the budget for the election year 2026. A large part will go to "families and hardworking people"
Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget
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Large Budget Initiatives Expected in Next Year's Swedish State Budget

The Government is expected to strike with historically large initiatives in the state budget for next year, according to a number of experts. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has raised expectations by talking about "decent stimuli" ahead of Thursday's announcement
Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization
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Households to Benefit from Billions in 2026 Budget Prioritization

Households are prioritized when the government negotiates the state budget for 2026. Reduced tax, increased child allowance and reduced food VAT are being discussed
Low-Price Stores Drive Down Food Costs in Swedish Municipalities
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Low-Price Stores Drive Down Food Costs in Swedish Municipalities

The mere presence of low-price stores presses food prices at other stores, shows a new report from Matpriskollen. But still, many municipalities are completely without a low-price alternative, because the municipalities say no
LO Criticizes Tax Cuts for Wealthy in Upcoming Swedish Budget
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LO Criticizes Tax Cuts for Wealthy in Upcoming Swedish Budget

Invest in companies and lower taxes, is the Swedish Enterprise's advice to the government ahead of the autumn budget. Wrong medicine, according to the union
Sweden to Build New Nuclear Power for First Time in 50 Years
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Sweden to Build New Nuclear Power for First Time in 50 Years

The Government and The Sweden Democrats are pleased with Vattenfall's announcement to proceed with the nuclear power plans. For the first time in 50 years, new Swedish nuclear power will be built in Sweden, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) at a press conference at Ringhals nuclear power plant
Swedish Economy to Recover with Family-Focused Budget Boost
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Swedish Economy to Recover with Family-Focused Budget Boost

The Government predicts better times next year, with a GDP growth of 3 percent. An expansive budget, with money for families and more for those who work, will help the Swedish economy to recover
Social Democrats Urge Crisis Package for Families and Jobs in Sweden
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Social Democrats Urge Crisis Package for Families and Jobs in Sweden

The Social Democratic Party thinks that the government has failed with the Swedish economy. Now the party wants to see a crisis package for families with children and jobs
VTB Bank's Net Interest Income Drops 49 Percent Amid Rate Hike
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VTB Bank's Net Interest Income Drops 49 Percent Amid Rate Hike

Significant profit declines from one of the country's largest banks are fueling concerns about stability in Russia's financial sector. At the same time, sources say the situation for the state-owned bank is worse than what the report shows
Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges
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Sweden's Upcoming Budget Focuses on Households Amid Economic Challenges

Households are in focus when the government presents its budget initiatives in September, predict several economists. They also expect the government to take drastic measures this time
Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy
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Svantesson: Swedish Households' Caution Impacts Economy

Swedish households continue to hold tight to their wallets – and that dampens the economy. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) therefore does not rule out that the government may need to revise down its growth forecast once again
Kristersson Calls EU-US Customs Agreement Both Sweet and Sour
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Kristersson Calls EU-US Customs Agreement Both Sweet and Sour

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) says that he thinks "both and" about the customs agreement that was concluded between the EU and the USA on Sunday evening. There is really both sweet and sour in this agreement, he says
Kristersson Aims to Boost Global Trade Amid US-China Talks in Sweden
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Kristersson Aims to Boost Global Trade Amid US-China Talks in Sweden

The Swedish government has its own meetings with both China and the USA, who are in place in Sweden for the major trade meeting. We do not go into exactly what we are talking about, but quite obviously we are talking about the Swedish importance that we attach to global trade, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party)
USA and China Tariff Talks Set for Stockholm
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USA and China Tariff Talks Set for Stockholm

After London and Geneva, Stockholm will be the center for China and the US's customs negotiations on Monday. Sweden is a good place for this type of dialogue, says Carl Bergkvist, chief economist at the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce
EU Minister Criticizes Proposed EU Budget as Excessive
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EU Minister Criticizes Proposed EU Budget as Excessive

Right focus, but disproportionate. This is how EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz (The Moderate Party) summarizes her view on the proposal for a new long-term budget in the EU
Svantesson: Sweden Must Strengthen Households Amid Economic Slowdown
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Svantesson: Sweden Must Strengthen Households Amid Economic Slowdown

Households continue to hold back and the low-conjuncture proceeds. It is apparent that we will need to strengthen households going forward, says Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Sweden Expresses Concern Over EU Budget Negotiations
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Sweden Expresses Concern Over EU Budget Negotiations

Investments in defense and growth, certainly. But also new own EU funds and continued billions to agriculture are promised in the next major long-term budget from Brussels
Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025
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Magdalena Andersson Draws Largest Crowd at Almedalen 2025

Under this year's Almedals week in Visby, the Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson attracted the most listeners during the party leader speeches.
Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden
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Sweden's Defense Budget Increase Sparks Debate on Future Burden

NATO countries are in agreement. The requirement of 2 percent of GDP is increased to 5 percent
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