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The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again
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The government lowers Swedish GDP forecast again

The government is significantly downgrading the growth prospects for the Swedish economy - for the eighth time. The Swedish economy is apparently not as Trump-proof as the Minister of Finance has claimed, says Mikael Damberg (S), economic policy spokesman
Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months
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Svantesson: EU gives green light to Sweden's reduced fuel tax for up to five months

Sweden has received the green light from the Commission to lower fuel taxes below the EU minimum level for a maximum of five months. A formal decision will now be made by the Council of Ministers
Macron on Trump's tariff threat: Europe can use the trade bazooka
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Macron on Trump's tariff threat: Europe can use the trade bazooka

French President Emmanuel Macron is counterattacking after Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs on the EU. If the U
Svantesson: Social Democrats turning a blind eye to tax increases
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Svantesson: Social Democrats turning a blind eye to tax increases

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) believes that the Social Democrats (S) are turning a blind eye to tax increases.
How Svantesson affects your wallet
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How Svantesson affects your wallet

Here are the proposals that had the most impact on households' wallets during the Tidö government's tenure.
Swedish government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran
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Swedish government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran

The government may urge people to drive less because of the war in Iran. If the conflict is prolonged, we need to reduce energy use, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M)
Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate
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Svantesson welcomes Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) expects more budget hikes and is not afraid of competition from the Sweden Democrats' finance minister candidate.
Svantesson to worried Swedes: Swedish economy is stable
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Svantesson to worried Swedes: Swedish economy is stable

The most significant proposals in the government's spring offensive ahead of this fall's election campaign are lower taxes on gasoline and diesel and a temporary electricity subsidy. They should help households increase consumption
Center Party calls Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to Riksdag tax committee over prostitution tax
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Center Party calls Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to Riksdag tax committee over prostitution tax

After a high-profile case, the Center Party wants Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to explain why prostitution is taxed.
Svantesson: It is a tough situation for the Swedish economy
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Svantesson: It is a tough situation for the Swedish economy

The war in Iran has created great uncertainty for the Swedish economy after last year's customs chaos - with a risk of higher energy prices and inflation, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M). "It is a very trying and tough situation," she said at a press conference
The government promises to stop VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental properties or condominiums
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The government promises to stop VAT on parking spaces adjacent to rental properties or condominiums

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) promises to block the introduction of VAT on parking spaces adjacent to a rental property or condominium. If this is not possible, car owners will be compensated
Swedish growth forecast lowered and it could get worse
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Swedish growth forecast lowered and it could get worse

The Ministry of Finance is lowering the growth forecast from 3. 0 to 2
Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson not worried about inflation
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Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson not worried about inflation

Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) does not believe that the war in the Middle East will lead to rampant inflation.
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.
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