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Half a billion to shorten record-long healthcare queues
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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"
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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
Svantesson on Trump: We must remain calm
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Svantesson on Trump: We must remain calm

Alarming silence about Ukraine – but otherwise, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) keeps her spirits up after Donald Trump's inauguration in the USA. High tariffs would be bad, but we are not there yet, says Svantesson
So the Government Wants to Finance the Build-up
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So the Government Wants to Finance the Build-up

Sweden's defense budget is to increase by several tens of billions over the coming years. Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) believes it can be done without deteriorating other parts of society
Goran Persson on Feldt: "A great politician"
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Goran Persson on Feldt: "A great politician"

A legendary Social Democrat, the former Finance Minister Kjell-Olof Feldt, has passed away. The former Prime Minister Göran Persson (S) describes him as one of the Social Democrats' most important
Crisis in the Russian Economy – Butter is Stolen
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Crisis in the Russian Economy – Butter is Stolen

After nearly three years of war against Ukraine, the consequences are becoming increasingly clear for the Russian economy. The labor market is in crisis, inflation is rising, and in grocery stores, butter has become a coveted item
The Low-Growth Period More Prolonged Than Expected
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The Low-Growth Period More Prolonged Than Expected

The Government is lowering the growth forecast for the remainder of its term of office, 2024-2026. The low-growth period in the wake of the inflation shock is becoming more protracted than expected, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
The Government wants to map out benefit fraud
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The Government wants to map out benefit fraud

Svantesson on tariffs: Thinks it's outrageous
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Svantesson on tariffs: Thinks it's outrageous

German economy is stalling and France is in crisis. Add to that uncertainty about the USA, Ukraine, and China
Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"
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Inflation rises – "The Central Bank will lower anyway"

Despite the inflation hike – The Central Bank will lower the interest rate in a couple of weeks. This is the major banks' assessment
Bitcoin at a new high level: "Like a magnet"
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Bitcoin at a new high level: "Like a magnet"

The cryptocurrency bitcoin has for the first time surpassed 100,000 dollars per bitcoin during the night. When you approach such special levels, it becomes almost like a magnet, says Johan Javeus, senior economist at SEB
Corona funds soon to arrive in Sweden
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Corona funds soon to arrive in Sweden

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson: It Worries More than Trump's Tariffs
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson: It Worries More than Trump's Tariffs

The USA's incoming president Donald Trump wants to raise tariffs on goods from China, but also introduce tariffs against neighboring countries Mexico and Canada as soon as he sets foot in the White House. But there are bigger problems, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
The new ISK tax is decided
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The new ISK tax is decided

2025 brings several good news for the millions of Swedes who have money in an ISK account. In addition to tax-free savings up to 150,000 kronor, the tax rate is also expected to become lower
Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"
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Minister pleased with authorities "stepping up"

The Tax Agency discovers more crimes, and customs stops more smuggling attempts and seizes more narcotics. In one year, the authorities have really stepped up, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Svantesson: The Consumer Has a Great Responsibility
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Svantesson: The Consumer Has a Great Responsibility

Over half a million Swedes shopped from Chinese low-price websites in October, according to Svensk Handel. According to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party), consumers have a great responsibility to shop from sites with fair terms
The new owner of Bilprovningen embroiled in breast implant scandal
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The new owner of Bilprovningen embroiled in breast implant scandal

The company that buys Swedish Vehicle Inspection was involved in a scandal where women were given breast implants that later ruptured, reports Aftonbladet. It is typical of this government and the Sweden Democrats to sell out our country in this way, says Nooshi Dadgostar (L) to the newspaper
The Government Sells – Vehicle Inspection Gets German Owner
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The Government Sells – Vehicle Inspection Gets German Owner

The Government is selling the Vehicle Inspection Department to a German company for 1. 2 billion kronor
Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget
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Svantesson: No Exceptions to the Budget

No exceptions – not even for nuclear power. This will be the main rule when Sweden switches from surplus targets to balance targets in the state budget in three years, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party)
Svantesson: Trump's policy may increase inflation
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Svantesson: Trump's policy may increase inflation

Donald Trump's policy can fuel inflation according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party). She also warns against trade tariffs that "make everyone poorer"
EU Approves More Modern VAT Rules
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EU Approves More Modern VAT Rules

The Minister of Finance is worried about trade
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The Minister of Finance is worried about trade

EU countries are worried about increased American protectionism, regardless of whether Donald Trump or Kamala Harris wins the presidential election in the USA.
Tax deductions for sponsorship to be investigated
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Tax deductions for sponsorship to be investigated

Lower taxes to attract research to Sweden
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Lower taxes to attract research to Sweden

The Government wants to attract more research and development to Sweden. A new deduction is to be investigated to keep costs down for companies
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