“We need a responsible economic policy to ensure that the Swedish economy grows and the situation for households improves for the benefit of all. The key to this is financial stability. Sweden’s financial system needs to be stable and efficient. It’s essential to enhance security and strengthen Sweden’s national security, and that’s why it’s important to combat money laundering, increase our preparedness to respond to cyber threats and ensure that Sweden is equipped to prevent and respond to economic disruptions. This is how we will pave the way for higher employment, greater security and strong economic growth in Sweden.”

The Government has received another application for state aid to build new nuclear power in Sweden. The application was submitted by Blykalla, a company seeking to establish a new nuclear power plant in Norrsundet, outside Gävle. This is the second application for state aid received by the Government.

Integrating and further developing the European capital market is a priority for the European Union and for Sweden, as it could provide households with better returns on their savings and businesses with a more diversified set of sources for funding. Sweden is seen by many as a well-developed capital market, which can serve as a source of inspiration for the EU. In particular, Sweden stands out for its deep capital market and high level of retail participation.

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The Government has appointed new Chairs of the AP2, AP3 and AP7 funds and a new vice chairman of AP7.

Published10 June 2026·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

The Government has received another application for state aid to build new nuclear power in Sweden. The application was submitted by Blykalla, a company seeking to establish a new nuclear power plant in Norrsundet, outside Gävle. This is the second application for state aid received by the Government.

Published10 June 2026·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

New nuclear power is a long-term undertaking for society. It requires investments from both the private sector and the state. In the Spring Amending Budget for 2026, the Government proposes state majority ownership of Videberg Kraft AB and that the state assumes a role in the financing of the future system for radioactive waste management and spent nuclear fuel by reducing risk for those who make the initial investments. Those who produce the waste should also continue to be responsible for their share of the costs.

Published28 May 2026·Press releasefromEbba Busch,Johan Britz,Niklas Wykman,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Finance

The Government has received the first application for state aid to build new nuclear power in Sweden. Videberg Kraft AB has applied for support to build new reactors on the Värö Peninsula at Ringhals. The company is backed by Vattenfall AB and several large Swedish industrial corporations under Industrikraft i Sverige AB.

Published23 December 2025·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

The Government has adopted guidelines for the Swedish National Debt Office’s central government debt management in 2026. The decision does not involve any changes to the central government debt composition or term to maturity. However, the guidelines for next year clarify how the management of central government debt should be evaluated.

Published13 November 2025·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

Since 1 August 2025, companies seeking to build nuclear reactors in Sweden have been able to apply for state aid. In the Budget Bill for 2026, the Government has proposed economic frameworks that enable agreements on the initial projects to be concluded.

Published28 October 2025·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

On October 7, the Government held the Nordic-Baltic Nuclear Investment Summit. Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch hosted the Summit together with Finland’s Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala. Participants in the Summit included six ministers and more than 200 representatives of companies from the nuclear energy and finance sectors of four continents.

Published22 October 2025·ArticlefromEbba Busch,Elisabeth Svantesson,Niklas Wykman,Romina Pourmokhtari,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Finance

Expanding nuclear power will play a crucial role in enabling Sweden to reduce its domestic climate emissions and achieve the goal of net zero emissions. The Government proposes amendments to the Swedish Environmental Code that will permit new nuclear power plants on more coastal sites. Under the proposals, protection of natural and cultural heritage will be maintained. The proposed legislative amendments are now the subject of a consultation.

Published10 October 2025·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Romina Pourmokhtari,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Finance

On 7 October 2025, Sweden’s Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch and several ministerial colleagues will host a high-level summit on new nuclear energy in the Baltic Sea region. Finland’s Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala will co-host the event.

Published25 September 2025·Press release,WebcastfromEbba Busch,Elisabeth Svantesson,Niklas Wykman,Romina Pourmokhtari,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise

Sweden needs new nuclear power to cover energy needs, provide a secure supply of electricity to the national grid and carry out the energy transition. As of 1 August 2025, companies seeking to build reactors will be able to apply for state aid. The Government has now approved a new ordinance regulating the application process.

Published27 June 2025·Press releasefromEbba Busch,Niklas Wykman,Romina Pourmokhtari,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Finance

Sweden faces considerable problems with volatile electricity prices for households and businesses and imbalances in the electricity system. To deal with this, the fossil-free base load needs to be expanded. In March 2025, the Government adopted the Financing and risk sharing in new nuclear power Government Bill, which included proposals for state aid to companies that want to invest in nuclear reactors. The Riksdag has now decided to adopt the Government’s proposal.

Published21 May 2025·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

In a government bill submitted to the Riksdag last week, a new Act is proposed concerning state aid for companies looking to invest in new nuclear power reactors. A memorandum that will be referred for consultation today proposes supplementary provisions on how companies’ applications for aid should be structured.

Published04 April 2025·Press releasefromEbba Busch,Niklas Wykman,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Finance

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.

Published27 February 2025·ArticlefromAndreas Carlson,Benjamin Dousa,Ebba Busch,Elisabeth Svantesson,Johan Forssell,Niklas Wykman,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Finance,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Justice,Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure,Prime Minister's Office

On Wednesday 19 February, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is hosting the Join Sweden Summit 2025, bringing together more than 600 international and Swedish companies, investors and decision makers. HRH Prince Daniel will open the conference and a number of Government ministers are also participating.

Published18 February 2025·Press releasefromAndreas Carlson,Benjamin Dousa,Ebba Busch,Elisabeth Svantesson,Johan Forssell,Niklas Wykman,Ulf Kristersson,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Finance,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure,Prime Minister's Office

Today, the Government adopted new guidelines for the Swedish National Debt Office’s central government debt management in 2025. The Swedish National Debt Office will continue to issue inflation-linked bonds, but the outstanding volume will be reduced. The aim is inflation-linked debt of around SEK 80 billion by the end of 2029. In addition, from now on, the central government debt’s term to maturity will be measured in average time to refixing (ATR).

Published07 November 2024·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

Swedish and Finnish ministers will undertake a number of joint visits on the afternoon of 16 September. Media representatives are welcome to take part in the visits. Contact the relevant press contacts for more information, see below. Note that the list is subject to change.

Published13 September 2024·ArticlefromAndreas Carlson,Anna Tenje,Benjamin Dousa,Carl-Oskar Bohlin,Elisabeth Svantesson,Erik Slottner,Gunnar Strömmer,Jakob Forssmed,Jessica Rosencrantz,Johan Forssell,Lotta Edholm,Maria Malmer Stenergard,Niklas Wykman,Pål Jonson,Parisa Liljestrand,Peter Kullgren,Romina Pourmokhtari,Ministry for Foreign Affairs,Ministry of Climate and Enterprise,Ministry of Culture,Ministry of Defence,Ministry of Education and Research,Ministry of Employment,Ministry of Finance,Ministry of Health and Social Affairs,Ministry of Justice,Ministry of Rural Affairs and Infrastructure,Prime Minister's Office

On Wednesday, 13 March, Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman and the President of Financial Task Force (FATF) T. Raja Kumar will hold a press briefing.

Published12 March 2024·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

Today, the Government adopted guidelines for the Swedish National Debt Office’s central government debt management. The guideline decision for 2024 does not entail any steering changes compared with the previous year.

Published09 November 2023·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance

Yesterday evening, the Government received the alarming news that two Swedes were killed in a terrorist attack in Brussels. The attack appears to have been aimed at Sweden and Swedish interests. Our thoughts are with the deceased and their relatives.

Published17 October 2023·StatementfromAndreas Carlson,Anna Tenje,Camilla Waltersson Grönvall,Carl-Oskar Bohlin,Ebba Busch,Elisabeth Svantesson,Erik Slottner,Gunnar Strömmer,Jakob Forssmed,Johan Forssell,Lotta Edholm,Maria Malmer Stenergard,Niklas Wykman,Pål Jonson,Parisa Liljestrand,Peter Kullgren,Romina Pourmokhtari,Ulf Kristersson,Government

The Government adopted guidelines for the Swedish National Debt Office’s national debt management. The guideline decision for 2023 amends the steering of national debt composition to gradually phase out national debt foreign currency exposure, with a target value of zero from 2027. Progress will be evaluated against a constant rate of reduction for the period 2023–2026. Furthermore, the reporting of private market borrowing results will cease.

Published11 November 2022·Press releasefromNiklas Wykman,Ministry of Finance