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. We are prepared, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said.
BusinessMunicipalities and regions that raise taxes will have to pay a fee - for three years. This is what a new investigation suggests. Paying this 25 percent will be a punishment, says investigator Annika Wallenskog at a press conference.
BusinessFor 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. "Now I can finally enjoy my cottage again," says Ulla-Lena Lindqvist through her agent.
SwedenFood 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.
BusinessFor 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. When the matter was debated in Parliament on Friday, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson promised new measures. "I am hopeful but sobered," says Ulla-Lena Lindqvist.
Swedish politicsSweden 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).
BusinessThe 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.
BusinessThe 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. Future generations will have to pay, Council Chairman Lars Heikensten says.
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