Swedish Finance Minister Prepares Caretaker Budget Stripped of Campaign Promises
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Swedish finance minister prepares caretaker budget stripped of campaign promises
As Sweden doesn't yet have a new government, outgoing Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson will present a caretaker budget in November. It will be completely devoid of election pledges and fresh policy initiatives – except for one thing.
The government plans to pass a transitional budget – without new policies. At the same time, the Minister of Finance is earmarking money for Crown Princess Victoria's 50th birthday celebration next year. – Large parts of the Swedish people think it is important, says Elisabeth Svantesson (M).
On November 12, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) will present a transitional budget – completely free from election promises and new policies. But Crown Princess Victoria's 50th birthday celebration is assured. – She turns 50 once, and that's next year, so I think it's completely reasonable, says Svantesson.
Svenska Dagbladet
On November 12, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) will present a transitional budget – completely free from election promises and new policies. But Crown Princess Victoria's 50th birthday celebration is assured. – She turns 50 once, and that's next year, so I think it's completely reasonable, says Svantesson.
The transitional government will present a transitional budget that can be hammered through while waiting for a new government. At 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson will explain how the government will think when presenting the budget.
On November 12, Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) will present a transitional budget – completely free from election promises and new policies. But Crown Princess Victoria's 50th birthday celebration is secured. She turns 50 once, and that's next year, so I think it's completely reasonable, says Svantesson. At a press conference, the Finance Minister outlines the guidelines for the transitional budget. A main principle is that no new ite…
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