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Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson, with the Spring Budget.
Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices.

A Spring Budget that supports the economy and increases security

The Spring Budget, or the 2025 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill and 2025 Spring Amending Budget, is being presented today. 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.

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson Photo: Government Offices

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson comments on US tariffs

US President Donald Trump has announced that a new package of American tariffs will include Sweden and every other country in the EU. The new tariffs were presented on 2 April and will take effect immediately.

Nina Larsson, Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life.
Nina Larsson, Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices of Sweden.

Nina Larsson new Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Minister of Education Johan Pehrson introduced Sweden's new Minister of Gender Equality and Working Life, Nina Larsson.

Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson.
Minister for Defence, Pål Jonson. Photo: Niklas Forsström/Government Offices

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.

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