The Social Democrats want the Riksdag's Constitutional Committee (KU) to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) has presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget.
BusinessThe EU should respond strongly to President Donald Trump's tariffs, which he is using to try to force Greenland into his fold, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). "We will respond strongly. That's quite obvious," she says.
BusinessThe Swedish economy is very stable, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) - the recovery has begun and the economy is on the rise. But there are risks in the outside world.
BusinessPause the new version of the electricity network fee and hurry up with an announcement about what the new electricity support will look like, the Social Democrats demand.
SwedenThe government expects higher unemployment both this year and next year in a new assessment, compared to previous forecasts. There is still some uncertainty, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
BusinessThe punishment for serious economic crime has not kept pace with the increase in penalties in other areas, according to the Social Democrats. The party wants the maximum penalty for money laundering, embezzlement, fraud and tax crimes to be increased from six to ten years in prison, among other things.
SwedenThe parties are gearing up to make the economy one of the big election issues. S and M are fighting over who is best at strengthening household wallets.
BusinessThe Social Democrats are demanding that Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) call for crisis talks on unemployment. They point out that it is 8.9 percent, according to Statistics Sweden's statistics.
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