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Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for issues concerning central government finances, including coordination of the central government budget, forecasts and analyses, tax issues, and management and administration of central government activities. The Ministry is also responsible for matters concerning financial markets, consumer legislation, state-owned enterprises and digital policy.

Responsible ministers

Elisabeth Svantesson Minister for Finance
Erik Slottner Minister for Public Administration
Niklas Wykman Deputy Minister for Finance, Minister for Financial Markets

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Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson.
Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson. Photo: Government Offices of Sweden

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. The new ownership policy will apply to state-owned enterprises as of the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson, is standing on a stage against a backdrop of Swedish and EU flags.
Minister for Finance, Elisabeth Svantesson, at the pressbriefing. Photo: Ebba Ahlrot/Government Offices of Sweden

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.

Elisabeth Svantesson sitting on a stage talkling to a moderator.
Elisabeth Svantesson, Minister for Finance Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices

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.

Civilminister Erik Slottner
“The security situation in our neighbourhood is serious. In a time of geopolitical change, robustness, resilience and redundancy in subsea communication cable systems that connect our countries is essential.” says Erik Slottner. Photo: Samuel Dalevi/Government Offices of Sweden

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. In addition, the ministers emphasised the importance of repair capabilities, which are essential for repairing infrastructure in the event of incidents such as accidents or sabotage.

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