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Prime Minister received Iceland’s President
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir for a bilateral meeting at Rosenbad. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices On Tuesday 6 May, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson received Iceland’s President Halla Tómasdóttir for a bilateral meeting at Rosenbad. A joint press conference was held after the meeting. The meeting was held in conjunction with the President’s State Visit at the invitation of His Majesty the King.
A Spring Budget that supports the economy and increases security
On 15 April, the Government presented The Spring Budget, or the 2025 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill and 2025 Spring Amending Budget. In the Spring Budget, which is based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats, the Government is using the strength of the Swedish economy to strengthen economic development and counteract the negative effects of the prevailing economic uncertainty. This year’s Spring Budget contains proposals for measures amounting to SEK 11.5 billion.
Ulf Kristersson received Lithuania’s Prime Minister
On Tuesday 22 April, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a bilateral meeting with Lithuania’s Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas at Sager House. The meeting was followed by a joint press conference at Rosenbad.
Nina Larsson new Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister of Education Johan Pehrson introduced Sweden's new Minister of Gender Equality and Working Life, Nina Larsson.
Biggest support package to Ukraine so far
The Swedish Government has presented its largest military support package to Ukraine to date, valued at almost SEK 16 billion. Ukraine has requested capabilities related to air defence, artillery, satellite communication, and naval capabilities. Together with the support package announced earlier this year, Swedish support to Ukraine amounts to approximately SEK 29.5 billion in 2025. Sweden’s military support since 2022 thus totals about SEK 80 billion.
