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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
Svantesson: Young Swedes Losing Faith in Future Amid Challenges
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Svantesson: Young Swedes Losing Faith in Future Amid Challenges

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) says that something has broken in Sweden and that young people have lost faith in the future. Sweden is in many ways fantastic, but there is something that grates, she says in her Almedalen speech
Nordea Economist Criticizes Government's Pessimistic Economic Outlook
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Nordea Economist Criticizes Government's Pessimistic Economic Outlook

Nordea's chief economist Annika Winsth believes that the government is too pessimistic about the Swedish economy. In addition, she is worried that the Minister of Finance will try to make everyone happy in the autumn budget
Government Lowers Swedish Growth Forecast Amid Global Uncertainty
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Government Lowers Swedish Growth Forecast Amid Global Uncertainty

The Government is writing down the forecast for Swedish growth significantly. I have used the word uncertainty many times and the uncertainty unfortunately becomes more pronounced and the risk side more problematic, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment
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Sweden Agrees on Defense Loans Amid Uncertainty Over Future Payment

All parties agree that Sweden should borrow to quickly strengthen the defense. But after 2030, the strengthening should start being paid from the state budget
Proposal to Criminalize Address Trading in Population Register
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Proposal to Criminalize Address Trading in Population Register

To sell addresses so that individuals can register incorrectly in the population register should be made illegal, proposes the government's investigator. According to the government, incorrect registration in the population register is used as a tool by criminals
79,000 Incorrectly Registered in Sweden, Tax Authority Reports
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79,000 Incorrectly Registered in Sweden, Tax Authority Reports

The Tax Authority estimates that at least 79,000 people are registered in Sweden despite not living here. Something that increases the risk of benefit fraud
Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress
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Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has had the Ministry of Finance calculate the Social Democrats' policy to show that it is harmful to growth. They must tolerate scrutiny, she says
Sweden's Economic Impact of Refugees and Immigrants Analyzed
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Sweden's Economic Impact of Refugees and Immigrants Analyzed

The National Institute of Economic Research has completed its analysis of the economic effects of immigration to Sweden in modern times. It shows that a refugee on average costs 000 kronor per year, while other foreign-born individuals on average contribute positively to the finances with 48 000 kronor per person, which Ekot was the first to report
Sweden Finally Receives EU Coronavirus Recovery Funds
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Sweden Finally Receives EU Coronavirus Recovery Funds

It took its time – but now Sweden, as the very last country, receives its first portion of the EU's great support after the coronavirus pandemic.
Dousa Skeptical of Lasting End to US-EU Trade Tariff Dispute
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Dousa Skeptical of Lasting End to US-EU Trade Tariff Dispute

Benjamin Dousa (M), Minister for Foreign Trade, welcomes the federal court's decision to stop the comprehensive tariffs that US President Donald Trump has introduced or threatened with. But there is some hesitation
Government Revises Unemployment Forecast Amid Global Trade Tensions
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Government Revises Unemployment Forecast Amid Global Trade Tensions

The Government is revising its prognosis for unemployment. By the end of the year, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) expects it to turn downwards again
Fiscal Policy Council Criticizes Government's Defense Borrowing Plan
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Fiscal Policy Council Criticizes Government's Defense Borrowing Plan

The Government should not loan-finance the powerful defence initiative, according to the Fiscal Policy Council's annual review of the Government's policy. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) thinks that the Council "misses a very important point"
Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent
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Rising Food Prices: Coffee Costs Surge by 42 Percent

The increase in food prices accelerated further in April. It has become 42 percent more expensive, according to new SCB figures
Sweden Urges EU to Maintain Sanctions as Putin Faces Time Pressure
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Sweden Urges EU to Maintain Sanctions as Putin Faces Time Pressure

Persevere with the sanctions against Russia, Sweden urges ahead of the rest of the EU. Putin does not have time on his side, the Finance Minister asserts in Brussels
Swedish Government Cuts GDP Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns
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Swedish Government Cuts GDP Growth Forecast Amid Tariff Concerns

The Government is writing down the GDP forecast. The Swedish economy is now expected to slow down further due to the tariffs
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