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Northvolt appealed to the government for support
The battery manufacturer Northvolt's chairman Tom Johnstone appealed to the government on Sunday for support to rescue the company from bankruptcy, reports Aftonbladet. .
Trade ahead of crisis meeting: No Swedish phenomenon
Representatives of the food industry, who are invited to next week's crisis meeting, believe that they are already doing everything they can – and hope for understanding. It is not a Swedish phenomenon, says Karin Brynell, CEO of Svensk Dagligvaruhandel.
Crisis Meeting on Food Prices Next Week
When food prices rose two years ago, the government summoned the food giants. Now, a new crisis meeting is being planned for next week.
The Moderate Party wants to increase compensation for conscripts
The Government will present a plan forward for the financing of the defense in the spring budget, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. He also announces that The Moderate Party wants to increase the daily allowance for conscripts – but only as compensation for inflation.
The Government Calls in Food Giants
The Government summons the food companies due to the soaring food prices. The Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar simultaneously joins the announced boycott of the food giants next week.
"Hold out" – Sweden's bid on defense loans
Quick efforts are required to get Europe's major defense investments in place. But a warning about the debts, Sweden cautions.
Svantesson skeptical about higher taxes for defense
It is still unclear how the upgrade of the Swedish defense will be paid for. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson points more to expenditure prioritizations, increased growth, and the balance target in the state budget being able to provide the billions rather than the tax being raised.
ID Thieves Milk the Welfare System – This is How They Will be Stopped
More authorities than today can use biometrics to prevent identity abuse. This must be stopped, if we are to crack down on serious crime, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson on inflation: "Not worried"
Inflation has risen unexpectedly much during the year's first months. So far, I am not worried, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Expert on Trump's Tariff Threat: EU Cannot Remain Passive
The EU's response to Trump's tariff threats may be to increase imports from the USA. The EU cannot sit still and will have to act, says Pia Fromlet, who is a euro economist at SEB bank.
They stood up for Ukraine at Sergel's Square
Sergel's Square in Stockholm was filled as people gathered to mark the three-year anniversary of Russia's war of invasion in Ukraine. In the politically independent demonstration "Sweden stands up for Ukraine", participants included, among others, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), S leader Magdalena Andersson, historian Peter Englund, and opera singer Lars Cleveman.
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.
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.
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). .
Parties open to more money for defence
Sweden's defence budget may need to grow further. Several parties are open to investing more money.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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