The 2008 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill
Today, Tuesday 15 April, the Government presents its economic and budget policy guidelines in the 2008 Spring Fiscal Policy Bill. The most important objective is to reduce exclusion and get more people into jobs. The full text of the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill will be available in English in May. A summary in English will be published shortly.
The Government Sells Vin & Sprit for SEK 55 billion
The Government of Sweden has agreed to sell V&S Vin & Sprit AB (V&S) to Pernod Ricard S.A. (Pernod Ricard), one of the world's leading wine and spirits companies. The total value of the transaction for V&S, owner of the Absolut vodka brand, is equivalent to SEK 55 billion in accordance with the agreement signed on Sunday March 30.
- Re-establishing the Swedish model 05 March 2008
- Swedish State accepts offer for OMX 31 January 2008
- The analysis phase regarding Vin&Sprit now completed 11 December 2007
Areas of responsibility
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Banks, securities and insurance
Banks, securities and insurance are the hub of the economy. The financial system acts as an intermediary for payments.
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Central government budget
The Government uses the budget to lay down the direction of economic policy in the Spring Fiscal Policy Bill and the Budget Bill.
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County administrative boards
The county administrative board is a government agency that represents the Riksdag and Government in the county.
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International cooperation
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for Swedish participation in international economic and financial cooperation.
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Local authorities
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the general legislation applying to different types of local authorities.
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Public administration
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for all aspects of public administration, from pensions to population and housing censuses.
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Taxes
The tax system should be simple, fair and inspire confidence. The Ministry of Finance formulates proposals for legislation on taxes.
Reduced state ownership