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Svantesson: "I see a modern war economy before me"
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Svantesson: "I see a modern war economy before me"

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) sees a "modern war economy" ahead of her when the defense is to be strengthened in Europe and Sweden and Ukraine are supported.
The Government Ready to Borrow Billions for Reinforcement
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The Government Ready to Borrow Billions for Reinforcement

Sweden will need to borrow billions to manage the rapid buildup of the defense that awaits, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
Northvolt appealed to the government for support
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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They stood up for Ukraine at Sergel's Square

The Opposition Opens Up to EU Loans for Defense
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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