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Ulf Kristersson tells households not to be afraid
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Ulf Kristersson tells households not to be afraid

Inflation, electricity prices, fuel prices, and growth could be affected if a war involving Iran is prolonged. My message to the Swedish people is that we should not be afraid
Municipalities that raise taxes will face a penalty fee for three years
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Municipalities that raise taxes will face a penalty fee for three years

Municipalities and regions that raise taxes will have to pay a fee - for three years. This is what a new investigation suggests
The Swedish Tax Agency apologizes for bogus registrations at summer cottages
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The Swedish Tax Agency apologizes for bogus registrations at summer cottages

For almost four years, Ulla-Lena Lindqvist has been struggling to get help with a large number of strangers being registered at her summer cottage. Now the Swedish Tax Agency has apologized and removed the fake registrations
No traces of secretly raised food prices ahead of VAT reduction
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No traces of secretly raised food prices ahead of VAT reduction

Food prices have not increased more than usual ahead of the halving of the food VAT to 6 percent in April, according to the government's Food Price Commission. "They know we have eyes on them," says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), referring to grocery stores
Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help
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Ulla-Lena's address hijacked for four years, officials now promise help

For almost four years, the address of Ulla-Lena Lindqvist's summer cottage has been hijacked by many strangers. She continues to appeal for help, but the authorities seem helpless
Sweden votes no to EU budget again
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Sweden votes no to EU budget again

Sweden is once again voting against granting discharge for the EU's annual budget. It is important to highlight that things are going in the wrong direction, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Svantesson: I will not apologize
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Svantesson: I will not apologize

The Fiscal Policy Council describes the report published today as "the most serious criticism ever. " But Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) does not think she has done anything wrong
Sharp criticism of the government over remarkable borrowing to fund defense and income tax cuts
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Sharp criticism of the government over remarkable borrowing to fund defense and income tax cuts

The Fiscal Policy Council is issuing its sharpest criticism yet of fiscal policy. According to the expert authority, borrowing money to fund defense while simultaneously cutting income tax is striking
Svantesson says the money for new reforms has run out
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Svantesson says the money for new reforms has run out

The scope for reform for the entire next term is basically over, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) said. It is "deeply irresponsible" and a shocking statement, Social Democrat Mikael Damberg said
Finance Minister Svantesson expects food VAT to be raised again
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Finance Minister Svantesson expects food VAT to be raised again

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) expects food VAT will be raised again. She said this in an interview with Ekot on Saturday as the temporary reduction takes effect on April 1
Social Democrats ask KU to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget
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Social Democrats ask KU to examine whether Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presented too rosy a picture of this year's budget

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.
Svantesson opens up about EU trade bazooka - always loaded
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Svantesson opens up about EU trade bazooka - always loaded

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) does not rule out using the EU's "trade bazooka" in the battle over Greenland. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen promises an "unwavering" response to the United States
Svantesson: We will fight hard against Trump's tariffs
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Svantesson: We will fight hard against Trump's tariffs

The 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
Svantesson calls Trump's tariff threat absurd
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Svantesson calls Trump's tariff threat absurd

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) called the US tariff threat "absurd. " She said Donald Trump is taking trade policy to a new low
Swedish Minister of Finance says the recovery has begun
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Swedish Minister of Finance says the recovery has begun

The 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
Svantesson supports Fed chief Jerome Powell
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Svantesson supports Fed chief Jerome Powell

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) joins others in supporting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
Government more gloomy about jobs - "some wait and see"
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Government more gloomy about jobs - "some wait and see"

The 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)
Svantesson on the establishment jobs: Under all criticism
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Svantesson on the establishment jobs: Under all criticism

The establishment jobs were supposed to be a way to overcome long-term unemployment – something that has so far failed. Now the government is demanding answers from the social partners
Battle to be the leading wallet party
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Battle to be the leading wallet party

The 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
Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions
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Alarm: Companies violate Russian sanctions

There is probably a large export from Sweden to Russia in violation of EU sanctions. While direct exports to Russia have plummeted, exports to neighboring countries have exploded, a report from nine Swedish authorities shows
This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices
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This is how the government will stop surreptitiously raised food prices

The government has appointed a food price commission to monitor price developments – and ensure that prices are not surreptitiously raised before the food VAT reduction in April next year. Now the food giants and stores will have their eyes on them, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces
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Svantesson wants to stop VAT on parking spaces

Anyone who rents a parking space adjacent to their rental or condominium may have to pay 25 percent more starting next fall – as the Swedish Tax Agency's new VAT rules come into effect. It's completely unreasonable, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M), who now wants to set up an investigation to stop the whole thing
Svantesson on an AI bubble: "I'm not worried"
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Svantesson on an AI bubble: "I'm not worried"

The risks in the economy are many, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). However, a potential AI bubble is not her biggest concern right now
Svantesson: Uncertainty in the US – the new normal
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Svantesson: Uncertainty in the US – the new normal

Signs of a recovery in the Swedish economy are now starting to appear, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). The challenge is to get Swedes' consumption going again
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