Sweden's Bold Budget Blueprint: Fueling Economic Growth Ahead of Elections
Sweden's right-wing government plans to inject 80 billion crowns into the economy with tax cuts, small business incentives, and defense spending boosts in their 2026 budget. Additional measures include halving food VAT and adjusting social welfare subsidies. These moves aim to accelerate growth before the next election.
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Sweden's right-wing government is set to pump approximately 80 billion crowns, equivalent to $8.5 billion, into the national economy with the 2026 budget, a strategy aimed at reviving growth sluggishness ahead of the general elections next September.
A significant highlight of the forthcoming budget is the allocation of 30 billion crowns toward tax cuts, which includes reduced taxes on income, pensions, and electricity. Furthermore, 7 billion crowns will be funneled into boosting small businesses through tax reductions and incentives for youth employment.
Additionally, defense spending will see a significant increase of 26.6 billion crowns, enabling new materiel acquisitions and improved salaries for military personnel. The government also plans to cut the VAT on food to 6% temporarily and adjust social welfare, offering rent subsidies while reducing benefits for larger families.
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