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29 January 2010

Update of Sweden's convergence programme 2009

Today, the Government submitted the update of Sweden's convergence programme for 2009 to the EU Commission and the Council.

19 November 2009

Ministerial declaration on eGovernment policy

Ministers responsible for eGovernment issues in the EU Member States, applicant countries, candidate countries and the EFTA countries, together representing 34 countries, met yesterday in Malmö where they approved a new ministerial declaration on eGovernment up until 2015. "We want to work together to strengthen our citizens and create a more open public administration. We will make it easier for European citizens and businesses to move across borders", says Minister for Local Government and Financial Markets Mats Odell, who chaired the meeting.

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Government action in response to the financial turmoil and economic downturn

Areas of responsibility

  • Banks, securities and insurance

    Banks, securities and insurance are the hub of the economy. The financial system acts as an intermediary for payments.

  • 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.

  • County administrative boards

    The county administrative board is a government agency that represents the Riksdag and Government in the county.

  • International cooperation

    The Ministry of Finance is responsible for Swedish participation in international economic and financial cooperation.

  • Local authorities

    The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the general legislation applying to different types of local authorities.

  • Public administration

    The Ministry of Finance is responsible for all aspects of public administration, from pensions to population and housing censuses.

  • Taxes

    The tax system should be simple, fair and inspire confidence. The Ministry of Finance formulates proposals for legislation on taxes.