Ministry of Finance

The Government has decided that the state will become a shareholder in Videberg Kraft AB, which plans to build nuclear reactors at Ringhals. The Swedish state, Vattenfall AB and Industrikraft i Sverige AB have concluded a shareholders’ agreement on the management of the company. The state’s shareholding will be 60 per cent, while Vattenfall and Industrikraft will each hold 20 per cent. The state has also negotiated the principal terms and conditions for state aid to the company.

The purpose of this policy for the use of cloud services is to contribute to increased security, efficiency and innovation in public administration.

The Government has received another application for state aid to build new nuclear power reactors in Sweden. The application was submitted by Nordic Baseload Power for a project at Barsebäck in Kävlinge outside Malmö. This is the fourth such application received by the Government.

The Swedish capital market is increasingly seen as the most developed in the EU and somewhat of a role model. This memo seeks to summarise its key features. At the end, a simple checklist for evaluating capital markets-enhancing reform proposals is provided building on Sweden’s experiences.

A short summary of how Sweden's pension system works.

War in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up global energy prices and weakened growth prospects in Sweden and globally. The recovery in the Swedish economy has slowed somewhat due to the war, but is expected to pick up again in the second half of 2026. Compared to other countries, Sweden is in a position of strength due to strong public finances and low inflation. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson has presented a new forecast for Sweden’s economy.

A new application for state aid to build nuclear power reactors has been submitted to the Government. The application was submitted by Studsvik, which is seeking to establish reactors in the municipalities of Nyköping and Valdermarsvik. This is the third application for state aid received by the Government.

The Government has appointed new Chairs of the AP2, AP3 and AP7 funds and a new vice chairman of AP7.

The Government has received another application for state aid to build new nuclear power in Sweden. The application was submitted by Blykalla, a company seeking to establish a new nuclear power plant in Norrsundet, outside Gävle. This is the second application for state aid received by the Government.

New nuclear power is a long-term undertaking for society. It requires investments from both the private sector and the state. In the Spring Amending Budget for 2026, the Government proposes state majority ownership of Videberg Kraft AB and that the state assumes a role in the financing of the future system for radioactive waste management and spent nuclear fuel by reducing risk for those who make the initial investments. Those who produce the waste should also continue to be responsible for their share of the costs.

The Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have driven up global energy prices and weakened growth prospects in Sweden and worldwide. The ongoing recovery of the Swedish economy is expected to continue, albeit at a slower pace than projected in the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill for 2026. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson has presented an updated forecast for economic development in Sweden.

The Government is required to submit a central government annual report to the Riksdag every year no later than 15 April in the year following the financial year. This is a summary of the report in English.

On 13 April, the Government presented its Spring Budget. In an uncertain international situation, Sweden continues to stand strong with an economy that is trending upward. The budget includes measures worth SEK 7.7 billion in 2026 and focuses on building a stronger and more secure Sweden.

Today, the 2026 Spring Budget was presented to the Riksdag. In a trying and unpredictable international situation, Sweden stands strong, and the Swedish economy has begun to recover. The Government is continuing to build a stronger and more secure Sweden. The Spring Budget includes measures worth SEK 7.7 billion for 2026.

This section presents the Government's economic and budgetary guidelines in the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill for 2026.

There is currently a great deal of uncertainty in the world, particularly due to the war in the Middle East and its consequences. Nevertheless, the Swedish economic recovery that began in 2025 is expected to continue in 2026. Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson has presented a new economic forecast.

In this Communication, the Government sets out the fiscal policy framework. This Communication, which serves as a code of conduct for both the Government and the actors who review the fiscal policy, aims to set out the laws and other rules as well as established practice that make up the fiscal policy framework. The Communication is also intended to provide detail on certain parts of the framework and the Government’s application of it.

Sweden has become a member of the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT). It is a global coalition of countries that jointly drive policy development in telecommunications. In connection to Sweden joining the coalition, the members of GCOT launched Security and Resilience Principles for 6G, which Sweden endorses.

Sweden’s AI Strategy sets the long-term direction of the Government’s work with AI. It also provides guidance for work with AI throughout Sweden. The Government adopted the Strategy in February 2026.

Sweden aims to take a leading role in artificial intelligence. The Government is now presenting a new AI strategy with the aim of providing more effective government agencies, clearer rules for businesses and better conditions for research. The objective is for Sweden to be among the world’s top 10 countries in the field of AI.