Content from the Ministry of Finance
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Minister for Public Administration wants to see simplified EU-level regulatory framework for public procurement
Today, in conjunction with the European Commission reviewing the EU public procurement directives, Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner conveyed Sweden’s preliminary positions to the commissioner responsible for public procurement issues.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Ministry of Finance
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New ownership policy for state-owned enterprises
On 20 February 2025, the Government decided on a new ownership policy for state-owned enterprises. Under the new policy, boards will have even clearer responsibility to develop and manage such enterprises professionally.
Published · Article from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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State Ownership Policy 2025
The Swedish Government adopted the policy below for state-owned enterprises on 20 February 2025. This policy replaces the previous state ownership policy adopted on 27 February 2020.
Published · Report from Ministry of Finance
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Minister for Finance in talks about latest report on Russia’s economy
Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine continues with unabated intensity, bringing serious consequences for civilians. Russian propaganda continues to spread the false narrative of a strong and resilient economy. On behalf of the Swedish Government, the Stockholm Institute of Transition Economics (SITE) drafted a report in late 2024 concerning economic developments in Russia. The report highlighted the unreliability of Russian statistics, and that the country’s economy is not performing as well as its statistics suggest. SITE has now published a follow-up report, and Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson has met with Director of SITE Torbjörn Becker to discuss the Russian economy and the report’s conclusions.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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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.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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The 2025 Spring Budget in five minutes
On 15 April, the Government presented its Spring Amending Budget. In the Budget, the Government intends to utilise the strength of the Swedish economy to enhance its growth and offset the negative effects of the prevailing economic uncertainty.
Published · Article from Ministry of Finance
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State aid for investment in new nuclear energy in Sweden
In a government bill submitted to the Riksdag last week, a new Act is proposed concerning state aid for companies looking to invest in new nuclear power reactors. A memorandum that will be referred for consultation today proposes supplementary provisions on how companies’ applications for aid should be structured.
Published · Press release from Ebba Busch, Niklas Wykman, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Finance
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Sweden’s capital markets journey
Integrating and further developing the European capital market is a priority for the European Union and for Sweden, as it could provide households with better returns on their savings and businesses with a more diversified set of sources for funding. Sweden has what is seen by many as a well-functioning and deep capital market. That was not always the case, and this article seeks to provide an assessment of the Swedish journey with the purpose of contributing to the ongoing European discussion. While there is no claim to portray the full story and all relevant aspects, the article seeks to outline some of the components that have been of great importance in bringing the Swedish capital market to the point where it is today.
Published · Information material from Ministry of Finance
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Swedish economic recovery under way
In the second half of 2024, the Swedish economy entered into a recovery phase that is expected to continue this year. At the same time, the high level of uncertainty resulting from factors such as increased tariffs is projected to dampen growth in the near future. These are the conclusions of the Ministry of Finance in a new forecast of economic developments.
Published · Press release from Elisabeth Svantesson, Ministry of Finance
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Business leaders from 28 countries take part in Join Sweden Summit, the Government’s investment conference
More than 600 leading Swedish and international companies, investors and decision-makers gathered in Stockholm on 19 February for the Join Sweden Summit, the Government’s international investment conference that set a new attendance record this year. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted the conference.
Published · Article from Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Andreas Carlson, Benjamin Dousa, Ebba Busch, Elisabeth Svantesson, Johan Forssell, Johan Pehrson, Niklas Wykman, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Education and Research, 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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Prime Minister hosts Join Sweden Summit
On Wednesday 19 February, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is hosting the Join Sweden Summit 2025, bringing together more than 600 international and Swedish companies, investors and decision makers. HRH Prince Daniel will open the conference and a number of Government ministers are also participating.
Published · Press release from Acko Ankarberg Johansson, Andreas Carlson, Benjamin Dousa, Ebba Busch, Elisabeth Svantesson, Johan Forssell, Johan Pehrson, Niklas Wykman, Ulf Kristersson, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Enterprise, Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure, Prime Minister's Office
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Proud and safe - a new action plan for equal rights and opportunities for LGBTIQ people
The Government is announcing a new action plan for an inclusive and equal society. The action plan aims to further strengthen efforts to support rights and opportunities for LGBTIQ people by consolidating, supplementing and mobilising these efforts.
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Final 2024 meeting of the Task force for Jewish life in Sweden
On Thursday 28 November, the Task Force for Jewish life in Sweden held its final meeting of the year. The main topic was education, which has been the task force’s main focus in 2024. Representatives from a number of organisations were invited to take part and talk about their work in this area.
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Key acts and ordinances entering into force in late 2024 early 2025
This compilation contains a selection of the acts and ordinances – both new and amended – that enter into force in the second half of 2024 or in early 2025.
Published · Information material from 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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Recession lingers, but economic recovery in sight
The Swedish economy is in a protracted recession, but recovery is expected to begin in early 2025. Inflation is expected to be around the inflation target going forward. 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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AI Commission has presented proposals to the Government
The Government has been presented with the AI Commission’s proposals for measures to help strengthen the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Sweden.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Ministry of Finance
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Enhanced Nordic-Baltic cooperation on the security of critical underwater infrastructure
In a joint statement, the Nordic and Baltic Ministers of Digitalisation emphasised the importance of enhanced cooperation concerning underwater infrastructure for electronic communication.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Ministry of Finance
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Minister for Public Administration highlights 150 years of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Colombia
In connection with the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sweden and Colombia, Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner is visiting Colombia this week. The aim of his visit is to further develop cooperation on digitalisation and cybersecurity, and to present Sweden as an innovative, sustainable country in the area of digitalisation, with an advanced security approach.
Published · Press release from Erik Slottner, Ministry of Finance