A Mockery of Swedish Healthcare
The opposition is criticizing the government's healthcare funding. It is not an investment, but a budget cut. It is a complete mockery of healthcare, says Anders W Jonsson of the Centre Party.
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The Opposition: Favors Those Who Earn the Most
Most to those who already have and crumbs to the rest. The Social Democrats, the Left Party and the Green Party are not unexpectedly critical of the government's and the SD's budget proposal with lowered taxes on wages and savings.
Business
The Opposition: Which Planet Are They On?
The opposition is deeply critical of the government's announcement to abolish the flight tax. It is an extremely irresponsible climate policy, says spokesperson Amanda Lind (Green Party).
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Opposition's concern about squandered budget
The opposition is worried that the government will "waste" the reform space of 60 billion kronor. Sweden needs a budget that helps ordinary families and gets the Swedish economy going, says Social Democrat Mikael Damberg.
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Visita warns of local tourist tax
Several tourist municipalities want to be able to charge a special tourist tax. But the industry organization Visita warns of fewer tourists and that the tourism industry would be severely affected.
Business
Increase Food Prices with Higher Competition
The Social Democrats want to increase competition in the food market to push down food prices. Stricter requirements must be imposed on wholesalers, according to the party.
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Damberg: "Disdainful" to deny healthcare crisis
The Social Democrats' financial policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg reacts strongly to the Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson not believing that we have a healthcare crisis. It is a very disdainful statement, says Damberg.
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