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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

News from Ministry of Finance

  • AI Commission has presented proposals to the Government

    • Together with the AI ​​Commission chairman Carl-Henrik Svanberg and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner participated in a seminar about The Commission’s proposals at Stockholm School of Economics.

      Together with the AI ​​Commission chairman Carl-Henrik Svanberg and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner participated in a seminar about The Commission’s proposals at Stockholm School of Economics.

      Photo: Ebba Ahlrot/Government Offices of Sweden

    • The AI Commission chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg handed over the AI Commission’s proposals to Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner at a press conference.

      The AI Commission chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg handed over the Commission’s proposals to Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner at a press conference.

      Photo: Ebba Ahlrot/Government Offices of Sweden

    • Together with the AI ​​Commission chairman Carl-Henrik Svanberg and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner participated in a seminar about The Commission’s proposals at Stockholm School of Economics.

      Together with the AI ​​Commission chairman Carl-Henrik Svanberg and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Minister for Public Administration Erik Slottner participated in a seminar about The Commission’s proposals at Stockholm School of Economics.

      Photo: Ebba Ahlrot/Government Offices of Sweden

    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. The Commission presents a total of 75 different proposals for measures including new inquiries, assignments to government agencies and expanded central government commitments in the form of financing.

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.

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson.
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson. Photographer: Magnus Liljegren/Swedish Government Offices.

State of the Russian economy examined

Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine continues with unabated intensity and far-reaching consequences for civilians. At the same time, Russia is spreading propaganda to try and portray the Russian economy as more well-functioning than it actually is. As part of efforts to combat this propaganda, the Swedish Government commissioned the National Institute of Economic Research to analyse economic developments in Russia. Last Wednesday, Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson hosted a seminar in connection with the report’s conclusions.

Minister for Public Administration
“Cybersecurity and access for all to digital services are key issues of our time that extend beyond national borders” says Mr Slottner. Photo: Ninni Andersson/Government Offices of Sweden

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.

A woman with a gift wrapped book.
Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson with the Budget Bill för 2025. Photo: Armin Dröge/Regeringskansliet

Government presents Budget Bill for 2025

The Government presented the Budget Bill for 2025 to the Riksdag today. The fight against inflation has been won, and the Government is now shifting the focus of its economic policy: from fighting inflation to investing to build a more prosperous and safer Sweden. The Budget Bill includes reforms totalling SEK 60 billion, excluding military support to Ukraine, and is based on an agreement between the Government and the Sweden Democrats.

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