Content from Elisabeth Svantesson
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A budget for a more prosperous and safer Sweden
The Government presented the Budget Bill for 2025 to the Riksdag today. The fight against inflation has been won, and the Government is now shifting the focus of its economic policy: from fighting inflation to investing to build a more prosperous and safer Sweden. The Budget Bill includes reforms totalling SEK 60 billion, excluding military support to Ukraine, and is based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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The Budget for 2025 in five minutes
The fight against inflation has been won, and the Government is now shifting the focus of its economic policy: from fighting inflation to investing in a more prosperous and safer Sweden. The Government’s Budget Bill for 2025 includes reforms totalling SEK 60 million, excluding military support to Ukraine.
Published · Article from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Swedish and Finnish ministers to undertake joint visits
Swedish and Finnish ministers will undertake a number of joint visits on the afternoon of 16 September. Media representatives are welcome to take part in the visits. Contact the relevant press contacts for more information, see below. Note that the list is subject to change.
Published · Article from Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Andreas Carlson, Anna Tenje, Benjamin Dousa, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Elisabeth Svantesson, Erik Slottner, Gunnar Strömmer, Jakob Forssmed, Jessica Rosencrantz, Johan Forssell, Johan Pehrson, Lotta Edholm, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Mats Persson, Niklas Wykman, Pål Jonson, Parisa Liljestrand, Paulina Brandberg, Peter Kullgren, Romina Pourmokhtari, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Employment, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Prime Minister's Office
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Strong portfolio of companies at a challenging time
On 3 September 2024, the Government submitted its communication containing the 2024 report on state-owned enterprises to the Riksdag. The communication is the Government’s annual report on its mandate of managing state-owned companies.
Published · Article from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Swedish economy in recession, but brighter prospects ahead
Inflation in Sweden is slightly below the 2 per cent target. At the same time, economic activity is weak. The Swedish economy is in recession, but recovery is around the corner. These are the conclusions of a new economic forecast by the Ministry of Finance. The Government’s efforts to build a stronger Swedish economy continue. According to Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson, reforms in the forthcoming autumn budget are expected to amount to around SEK 60 billion.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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“Russia is lying about its economic strength: sanctions are working – and we need more”
Opinion piece by Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson and seven European finance ministers, The Guardian, 24 July 2024.
Published · Opinion piece from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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The fight against inflation has been won
Inflation in Sweden has decreased and the target is expected to be reached this year. At the same time, the labour market situation has worsened and unemployment has risen. The Swedish economy is expected to remain in recession until 2025, but recovery is approaching. These are the conclusions of the Ministry of Finance in a new economic forecast. The Government’s inflation-focus is now shifting from fighting to monitoring, while Sweden will be built to be more prosperous.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Prime Minister hosted Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
Friday 31 May, Prime Minster Ulf Kristersson hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson took part.
Published · Article from Ebba Busch, Elisabeth Svantesson, Johan Pehrson, Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister's Office
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SEK 75 billion in military support to Ukraine
To further enhance Sweden’s support to Ukraine and provide long-term stability, the Government and the Sweden Democrats have agreed on a three-year framework for military support to Ukraine totalling SEK 75 billion for 2024–2026, which equates to SEK 25 billion a year.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance
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Sweden nominates Sigrún Rawet as Executive Director on World Bank Board of Directors
The Government has nominated Sigrún Rawet as Executive Director for the Nordic-Baltic constituency on the World Bank Board of Directors for the period 1 July 2024–30 June 2028.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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The 2024 Spring Budget in five minutes
The Government presented its Spring Budget on 15 April. The budget has been presented against the background of significantly falling inflation while the Swedish economy is in recession, with low GDP growth and rising unemployment.
Published · Article from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Government presents 2024 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill
Today the Government is presenting its 2024 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill and Spring Amending Budget for 2024. Inflation has fallen considerably and is expected to continue to do so, while at the same time unemployment is expected continue to rise. In light of this, the Government is presenting its Spring Amending Budget with measures to navigate us through the recession, safeguard the welfare system and make Sweden a safer, more secure and wealthier country. The Budget is based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Clear decrease in inflation in Sweden
Inflation has decreased considerably and is expected to continue to do so, while unemployment is expected to rise. Subdued growth, combined with the weak labour market outlook, means that the Swedish economy is expected to remain in recession until 2025. These are the conclusions of the Ministry of Finance in a new economic forecast.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Sweden will continue to support Ukraine for as long as it takes
Today, two years have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The Swedish Government considers support to Ukraine in the coming years to be its foremost foreign policy task. Sweden will continue to provide political, humanitarian, military and financial support to Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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Inflation coming down and economic situation weakening
Inflation is starting to come down, but Swedish businesses and households are still burdened by high prices and interest rates. This means a weaker economic situation and that the Swedish economy is considered to be in a recession that will last until 2025. These are the Ministry of Finance’s conclusions presented in a new forecast of the economic outlook.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Government statement in light of attack in Brussels
Yesterday evening, the Government received the alarming news that two Swedes were killed in a terrorist attack in Brussels. The attack appears to have been aimed at Sweden and Swedish interests. Our thoughts are with the deceased and their relatives.
Published · Statement from Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Andreas Carlson, Anna Tenje, Camilla Waltersson Grönvall, Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Ebba Busch, Elisabeth Svantesson, Erik Slottner, Gunnar Strömmer, Jakob Forssmed, Johan Forssell, Johan Pehrson, Lotta Edholm, Maria Malmer Stenergard, Mats Persson, Niklas Wykman, Pål Jonson, Parisa Liljestrand, Paulina Brandberg, Peter Kullgren, Romina Pourmokhtari, Ulf Kristersson, Government
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Government presents Budget Bill for 2024
Today, the Government is presenting the Budget Bill for 2024 to the Riksdag. The proposals in the budget aim to address Sweden’s most acute problems. This includes combating inflation and managing its effects through assistance to households and the welfare system. Defence and the judicial system will also receive substantial investments to make Sweden safer and more secure. The reforms in the budget total SEK 39 billion next year. The budget is based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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The Budget for 2024 in five minutes
Sweden is in an economic winter. Inflation and high interest rates are putting pressure on both households and businesses. At the same time, the security environment has deteriorated. In a difficult economic situation, the Government is prioritising combating inflation, assisting households and the welfare system, and strengthening the judicial system and defence. Against this background, the Government presents its Budget Bill for 2024 with reforms totalling SEK 39 billion next year.
Published · Article from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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High inflation continues to impact Swedish economy
The weakening economic situation has pushed the Swedish economy into recession in 2023. High inflation and higher interest rates combined with waning international demand are the primary reasons for the flagging economy. These are the conclusions of a new forecast of the economic outlook from the Ministry of Finance. At the same time, Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson reports that the reforms in the forthcoming autumn budget will amount to an estimated SEK 40 billion.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Inflation puts pressure on economy and households
The effects of rising prices and interest rates on the Swedish economy are becoming increasingly clear, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest macroeconomic and public finances forecast presented today.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance