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Criticism Over No Increase in Sweden's Child Allowance

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Criticism Over No Increase in Sweden's Child Allowance

Mon 8 Sept 2025 11:56 CEST

The Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson Mikael Damberg (S) is deeply critical that the government does not raise the child allowance. It is a painful message for poor families with children and the families with children who are struggling with the economy

Employers ahead of the wage movement: Darker outlook

Employers ahead of the wage movement: Darker outlook

Thu 12 Dec 2024 06:50 CET

Industry's order books are weak. The situation is worse than usual

Companies Expect More Layoffs to Come

Companies Expect More Layoffs to Come

Mon 23 Sept 2024 06:05 CEST

Unions and Employers: Cut Interest Rates Faster

Unions and Employers: Cut Interest Rates Faster

Thu 12 Sept 2024 09:08 CEST

Unemployment is increasing and the economy is weak – unions and employers are pressing the Central Bank to lower the interest rate faster. "Time to take a bigger step and lower by 50 points", says Sacos chief economist Håkan Regnér

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

Larger investments than expected – these are the needs

Thu 22 Aug 2024 15:57 CEST

A welcome budget message that is applauded from several directions. Now the big question is what the money will be spent on

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

The demand on Svantesson: "Get the workshop going"

Wed 21 Aug 2024 18:23 CEST

Both LO and Svenskt Näringsliv are now putting pressure on Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) to present an expansive autumn budget. It's time to climb out of the sandbox and get the workshop going again, says LO Chairman Johan Lindholm

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

Companies: Why the Unions' Wage Demands are Unrealistic

Fri 14 Jun 2024 05:35 CEST

The weak krona has boosted Swedish export industry – something LO thinks the workers haven't got a share of. We cannot enter into a bargaining round relying on the krona continuing to weaken