Sweden Puts Big Spendings on Ice as Government Presents Caretaker Budget
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ANALYSIS. Smoking returnees are the winners in the transitional budget that the red-greens don't want but will probably vote for. The political theater shows that Sweden is doing well on autopilot - without politicians.
Sweden has emerged from recession. That is the message as Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson presents the government's transitional budget. Most of it is similar to the 2026 budget – but military buildup continues to increase.
Sweden still lacks a government. With this, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) is presenting a so-called transitional budget today – completely devoid of party politics and new initiatives. – If you want to make major changes as a new government, you can wait until April and the spring amendment budget, says SVT's domestic policy commentator Mats Knutson.
The transitional budget for 2027, as expected, does not contain any major additions to healthcare. Temporary support from previous years will not be extended, while a previously announced initiative to shorten healthcare queues will be cancelled.
The transitional budget for 2027 includes exemptions for defense and the Prison and Probation Service. Government negotiations on the red-green side remain deadlocked.
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