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Svantesson: Extremely Divided Opposition
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) points to disagreements in the opposition's budget motions. It is an extremely divided opposition, she says at a press conference.
The Social Democrats want to finance more teachers in the classroom
The Social Democrats propose three billion directed towards investments in more teachers in primary education. The goal is to finance an additional teacher in each classroom in year one, according to Åsa Westlund (S), education policy spokesperson.
Busch refuses to back down on Vattenfall: "Misleading"
Minister for Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (Christian Democrats) criticizes Vattenfall due to the paused wind power project Kriegers Flak. The state-owned energy giant "has no control over its things" according to the minister.
Stockholm Raises Taxes Next Year
The red-green government in Stockholm will raise taxes in Stockholm city next year, writes in a debate article in Aftonbladet. According to the Social Democrats, the Green Party, and the Left Party, the increase will be 24 öre per hundred-lapp.
Anna Kinberg Batra Leaves Leadership Position in Space Company
Anna Kinberg Batra is leaving the chairmanship of the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), writes Aftonbladet. She has held the position since 2022.
Government Offices Receive 300 Million Extra
The Government Offices are being allocated 300 million kronor next year in the government's budget proposal. This is so that the Government Offices can, among other things, "handle a larger amount of reports to be translated into legislation", according to the budget proposal.
PRO on the budget: "It's appalling"
The country's largest pensioner organization gives a thumbs down to the government's budget. Pensioners who earn little and get almost nothing more in their pocket .
Damberg: The Budget is a Mockery of Ordinary People
The government's budget benefits high-income earners the most – something that is being criticized by the opposition. This is not only an insult to ordinary people but also bad for the Swedish economy, says Mikael Damberg, the Social Democrats' economic policy spokesperson.
How Your Economy is Affected by the Budget
Are you a winner or loser in the government's budget? Here are some of the most important points that affect households' economy. .
Lower Taxes - Most for High-Income Earners
The Government's budget includes new initiatives worth 60 billion kronor, of which 27 billion will go towards reduced taxes. More people will keep more of their salary, says the Minister of Finance.
Svantesson's next challenge: Unemployment
The battle against inflation is won, but not the fight against unemployment. Economic growth with the help of an unusually offensive budget is the recipe for creating more jobs, according to Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
They think they'll reach the EU's climate targets – but are they mistaken?
The government expects to meet the EU's climate goals by 2030. But it doesn't depend on a lot of new climate measures, but mainly on a flexible way of counting.
Clear: Applying for 40 billion from EU fund
The Government is clear with its application to receive 40 billion kronor from the EU's recovery fund. The Finance Minister hopes that the funds will start being paid out to Sweden next year.
The new government will hold for two terms
Jessica Rosencrantz and Benjamin Dousa take their places in Ulf Kristersson's government – and several existing ministers get new roles. As team leader, I want to build a team that can help lead the country at least until 2030, says Ulf Kristersson.
The Minister of Finance: Not Currently Relevant to Help Northvolt
Taxpayers' money is not at risk. This is Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson's (The Moderate Party) message in the aftermath of Northvolt's problems.
The Government Proposes Three New Billion to Healthcare
The Government wants to strengthen healthcare with two billion kronor in targeted grants in 2025. The budget also proposes an additional billion for shorter queues in healthcare.
The Government is proposing three new billion kronor for healthcare
The Government wants to strengthen healthcare with two billion kronor in targeted grants in 2025. The budget also proposes an additional billion for shorter healthcare queues.
New ISK rules – opens up for tax planning
The Government's proposal for a reduced ISK tax is a dividing line. Ineffective - and in some cases an encouragement to tax planning, is highlighted in the criticism.
Lower Taxes for Employees and Pensioners in 2025
The Government wants to lower taxes for wage earners and pensioners next year. Even ISK savers will get lower taxes.
The Climate Minister Must Explain Herself
The Environment Minister pointed out at a press conference a scenario where Sweden meets the EU's climate requirements with the increased reduction obligation. But she did not mention that there is another equally likely scenario where the requirements are not met, which SVT has reported on.
The Government Raises the Threshold for State Income Tax
The Government is raising the threshold for state income tax in 2025, reports [Ekot. ](https://sverigesradio.
Billionaires are favored – "don't want to scare them off"
Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) is now commenting on the inquiry set up by the government, which may benefit the country's venture capitalists. I do not want to scare capital away from Sweden, she says.
The Tidö Parties Reverse - Increase Reduction Obligation
A reduced reduction obligation was one of the Tidö Party's most important election promises. Despite this, it is now being increased.
Billionaires may get lower taxes
The Tax Agency has, over a long period of years, taxed and disputed with the country's richest venture capitalists. But now the government can meet the protesting billionaires halfway.
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