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Sweden Proposes Transparency for Lottery Purchases Supporting Parties

If you buy a lottery ticket, it should be clear that the purchase may involve financial support to a party-political organization, the government proposes in a bill that was passed on Thursday. .

Sweden Proposes Transparency for Lottery Purchases Supporting Parties

Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm to Close Following Riksdag Decision

Now it's decided – Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm must close down, reports several media outlets. .

Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm to Close Following Riksdag Decision

Sweden Plans Billion-Kronor Loans for New Nuclear Power Expansion

Despite harsh criticism, the government is moving forward with plans to build new nuclear power in Sweden. This will be done through several hundred billion kronor in government loans.

Sweden Plans Billion-Kronor Loans for New Nuclear Power Expansion

Sweden Moves Forward with Controversial Nuclear Power Proposal

The Government's plan to finance new nuclear power has received heavy criticism, among other things for being an optimistic calculation and risking to push aside other electricity production. Now the Government is moving forward with its legislative proposal.

Sweden Moves Forward with Controversial Nuclear Power Proposal

Wykman: Loan brokers will not get away

The government does not back down, despite the Law Council's objections. Even loan brokers like Lendo must apply for a banking license to continue their operations.

Wykman: Loan brokers will not get away

Inquiry to shut out unscrupulous gaming companies

More unscrupulous gaming companies are to be shut out of the market. This is the purpose of the inquiry that the government is now setting up.

Inquiry to shut out unscrupulous gaming companies

The Legislative Council Rejects the Government's Proposal on Fast Loans

The Government wants to tighten the requirements for quick loan companies to address over-indebtedness. But the legislative proposal – which gives companies the alternative to apply for a banking license or shut down – is now being criticized by the Law Council.

The Legislative Council Rejects the Government's Proposal on Fast Loans

Minister reported to the Constitutional Committee for "cronyism"

The Left Party is reporting Finance Market Minister Niklas Wykman (M) together with the government to the Constitutional Committee, writes [Altinget](https://www. altinget.

Minister reported to the Constitutional Committee for "cronyism"

The Government Cuts AP Funds

The number of AP funds will decrease and the workforce will be reduced. .

The Government Cuts AP Funds

The Government Tightens Requirements for Fast Loans

The Government tightens the requirements for quick loan companies – they must apply for a banking license or shut down. Many people are affected, says Financial Markets Minister Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party).

The Government Tightens Requirements for Fast Loans

Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

A raised mortgage ceiling and easing of amortization requirements were proposed by the government's investigator last autumn. The idea is that, among other things, it will become easier for young people to enter the housing market.

Loan Requirements on the Way: "Harder without Rich Parents"

The State Releases Control Over ATG

The state wants to release control over the gaming company ATG next year. The government decided this today.

The State Releases Control Over ATG

Proposal: Food retailers should be forced to accept cash

Food retailers and pharmacies should have an obligation to accept cash, proposes the government's investigator. A proposal that Svensk Handel views with some concern.

Proposal: Food retailers should be forced to accept cash

Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"

Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) is not unexpectedly toning down the criticism of the proposals for financing new nuclear power. The costs for the state and electricity consumers are manageable, he thinks.

Wykman: "Nuclear Power Costs are Manageable"

No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries

The government chooses not to ban party lotteries, despite criticism against them. Instead, they will be subject to gaming tax, says Financial Markets Minister Niklas Wykman (M).

No Ban - but Tax Awaits Party Lotteries

Green light for Sweden's coronavirus support

The EU member states approve Sweden's plans for the money from the EU's large coronavirus fund, RRF. The decision was made at the EU countries' finance minister meeting in Brussels on Tuesday.

Green light for Sweden's coronavirus support

The Government Makes Mortgage Loans Cheaper

The Government is moving forward with a proposal that will make it cheaper for households to switch mortgages with fixed interest rates between different banks. .

The Government Makes Mortgage Loans Cheaper

Investigator: Cost-based rent should be abolished

The criticized cost rent should be abolished. This is the opinion of the government's investigator, who instead proposes market rent for, among other things, the National Museum and the Royal Opera.

Investigator: Cost-based rent should be abolished

The Minister is hesitant about changed amortization requirement

The Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) is hesitant about changing the first amortization requirement introduced in 2016. .

The Minister is hesitant about changed amortization requirement

Warning about nuclear power plans: Affecting generations

The government's plans to build new nuclear power can have major economic consequences for generations to come, according to Tomas Kåberger, professor of industrial energy policy. The risk that one ultimately runs is that these projects are not completed, he says.

Warning about nuclear power plans: Affecting generations

The Central Bank does not want to raise the ceiling for mortgages

The Swedish Central Bank rejects last week's investigation proposal for a raised ceiling for mortgages and softer amortization requirements. It would not be a sustainable solution, according to the Swedish Central Bank Governor Erik Thedéen, who places the responsibility for the high thresholds in the housing market on housing policy decisions.

The Central Bank does not want to raise the ceiling for mortgages

The proposal: Softer requirements for mortgages

Abolished amortization requirements and increased mortgage ceiling, propose heavyweight economists in an investigation to the government. The Financial Supervisory Authority warns that the effects will only be higher debts and prices.

The proposal: Softer requirements for mortgages

The Government: FI's Responsibility May be Revoked

The Financial Supervisory Authority (Fi) has introduced both amortization requirements and mortgage ceilings to prevent Swedish households from taking on too much debt. However, the measures are being questioned and now the responsible minister is considering taking away the authority's responsibility.

The Government: FI's Responsibility May be Revoked

The Government Ready to Change Amortization Requirements

Eases in both amortization requirements and mortgage ceiling – heavy economists are expected to propose in an inquiry on Monday. Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman (The Moderate Party) says that he is ready to change the rules.

The Government Ready to Change Amortization Requirements