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Green light for a new model for financing and risk sharing for investments in new nuclear power
The work on government support for investment in new nuclear power is led by Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Regeringskansliet In March 2025, the Government adopted the Financing and risk sharing in new nuclear power Government Bill, which included proposals for state aid to companies that want to invest in nuclear reactors. The Riksdag has now decided to adopt the Government’s proposal.
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Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard on the situation in Gaza
Photo: Frida Drake/Government Offices We condemn the recent statement by Netanyahu that Israel will take control of the whole of Gaza.
Prime Minister received Iceland’s President
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.
Swedish initiative to get Ukrainian products in Swedish shops
A new Swedish initiative to get Ukrainian products in Swedish shops has been presented by representatives of the Swedish Food Retailers Federation, together with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa. The initiative aims to provide Swedish consumers’ increased access to Ukrainian products and opportunities to support Ukraine at the grocery store.
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.
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.
