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Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson
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Sweden Ready to Tackle Trump's EU Tariffs, Says PM Kristersson

Sweden is well prepared, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) since USA's President Donald Trump has given notice of, among other things, 20-percent tariffs on goods from the EU.
Kristersson: EU Ready to Tackle US Tariffs Together
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Kristersson: EU Ready to Tackle US Tariffs Together

The EU and Sweden are well-prepared for US President Donald Trump's tariffs. We will respond jointly in the EU, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson to TT
Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Enhance Psychiatric Care
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Sweden Allocates 500 Million Kronor to Enhance Psychiatric Care

The Government is investing 500 million kronor in specialized psychiatric care. The investment is one of the proposals in the spring amending budget and will, among other things, go towards more hospital beds and enable self-admission
EU Stands Firm Against Trump's Tariff Threats, Says Swedish Minister
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EU Stands Firm Against Trump's Tariff Threats, Says Swedish Minister

The American "Liberation Day" is approaching, according to Donald Trump. But the EU will not back down in the face of the president's tariff threats, claims Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends
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Swedish Food Prices Rise in Line with European Trends

Higher food prices are not unique to Sweden. Prices are rising just as much elsewhere in Europe, shows a new compilation
Sweden Boosts ROT Deduction to Stimulate Economy in May
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Sweden Boosts ROT Deduction to Stimulate Economy in May

The ROT deduction is temporarily increased in the government's initiative to boost the economy. The increase accounts for the larger part of a stimulus package totaling 5
Svantesson Urges Shared Responsibility to Tackle Rising Food Prices
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Svantesson Urges Shared Responsibility to Tackle Rising Food Prices

Everyone needs to take responsibility for food prices not continuing to skyrocket, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party), after the meeting with representatives from the food industry. But she does not believe that all goods will become cheaper
Swedish Food Giants Cite External Factors for Price Hikes Amid Tough Competition
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Swedish Food Giants Cite External Factors for Price Hikes Amid Tough Competition

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) called on Thursday representatives for the food industry to a meeting due to the high food prices. But the food giants blame the price increases on circumstances they cannot control
Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden
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Dadgostar Urges Legislation to Tackle Soaring Food Prices in Sweden

The Left Party's party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says that the government needs to legislate if the food giants do not start lowering their prices. For example, introduce an excess profit tax so that the incentive to raise prices in this way does not exist, says Dadgostar at a demonstration against the food giants
Sweden Tackles Rising Food Costs: Government Meets with Industry Leaders
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Sweden Tackles Rising Food Costs: Government Meets with Industry Leaders

Today, the food giants are summoned to a new meeting with the government. A similar meeting was held two years ago
Sweden's Finance Minister Pushes for Lower Food Prices Amid Talks
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Sweden's Finance Minister Pushes for Lower Food Prices Amid Talks

The Minister of Finance hopes for a stop to price increases and even lower prices on certain goods. She says this ahead of the meeting with the "food giants" who she thinks should acknowledge that poor competition leads to higher prices
Sweden's Economy Faces Higher Unemployment Despite Growth Signs
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Sweden's Economy Faces Higher Unemployment Despite Growth Signs

The recovery will continue in 2025, according to a new forecast from the government. However, unemployment is expected to be higher than feared in the unexpectedly prolonged low-growth economy
Svantesson: There are 11.5 billion kronor for investments
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Svantesson: There are 11.5 billion kronor for investments

The Government will submit proposals and reforms equivalent to 11. 5 billion kronor in the spring amending budget, which will be presented simultaneously with the spring budget proposal
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)
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