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Swedish Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson at a podium in parliament, criticizing the opposition's scattered shadow budgets with party documents in the background.

Finansminister kritiserer oppositionens skyggebudgetter

8. oktober 2025 Billede genereret af AI

Finansminister Elisabeth Svantesson har afvist oppositionens skyggebudgetter som spredte og ustyrlige. De fire oppositionspartier – Socialdemokraterne, Enhedslisten, Socialistisk Folkeparti og Radikale Venstre – har præsenteret deres alternativer til regeringens budget for 2026. Klare forskelle opstår inden for oppositionen, især vedrørende ydelser og skatter.

2026 budget: Matignon and Elysee curb their spending

30. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

For the 2026 budget, Matignon's general secretariat has decided not to increase its operating expenses, while the Elysee's budgetary allocation remains frozen for the second consecutive year. These measures fit into a context of budget restrictions imposed by the French government. They aim to set an example in public finance management.

Arctic research center closes due to NSF budget cuts

A long-standing Arctic research facility in Alaska is shutting down after severe budget reductions to the National Science Foundation under the Trump administration. The 56 percent cut has forced the closure of the Barrow Arctic Science Consortium, impacting decades of climate and environmental studies. Scientists warn this could hinder critical research on a warming planet.

Lecornu to finalize first budget version on Thursday

2. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Sébastien Lecornu, France's Economy Minister, announced that a first version of the 2026 budget will be finalized on Thursday, with potential modifications following negotiations with socialists. He also revealed to unions a measure supporting women's retirement. These announcements come amid ongoing budgetary tensions in France.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announces renouncement of article 49.3 for 2026 budget in Parliament, fostering consensus.

Sébastien Lecornu renounces article 49.3 for 2026 budget

4. oktober 2025 Billede genereret af AI

France's new Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, announced on Friday that he would renounce using article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the 2026 budget. This decision aims to foster consensus in Parliament. He also reaffirmed his opposition to any rollback of the pension reform.

Sébastien Lecornu proposes CVAE cut for 2026 budget

5. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Minister Delegate Sébastien Lecornu announced a proposal to cut the CVAE, a production tax on companies, as part of the 2026 budget. This comes amid rising political pressures before government formation. Calls for compromises with the left, especially the PS, aim to avert a censure motion.

US Congress Faces Shutdown Threat

The US Congress is confronting a potential government shutdown due to budget disputes as of September 4, 2025. Lawmakers are in tense negotiations to avoid disruption. This threat emerges amid broader fiscal debates.

Regioner samles om investeringer i belastet jernbane

30. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Svenske regioner samles for at påvirke Trafikverkets milliardbeslutning om jernbaner. Tidligere investeringsbeslutninger kan gennemses på grund af budgetudfordringer. Trafikverket planlægger at bruge en rekordsum på infrastruktur i 2025.

Sverige afslører ekspansiv budget forud for valget

24. september 2025 Rapporteret af AI

I et dristigt træk for at stimulere økonomisk vækst og styrke nationalt forsvar, annoncerede den svenske regering et budgetpakke på 85 milliarder svenske kroner den 22. september 2025, med skattesænkninger, øgede militærudgifter og målrettede investeringer i infrastruktur og velfærd. Denne valgårsfokuserede finansplan, præsenteret af finansminister Elisabeth Svantesson, sigter mod at håndtere den sløje vækst midt i globale usikkerheder, mens den møder kritik fra oppositionspartier for sine potentielle langsigtede finansielle risici. Kunngørelsen kommer, mens Sverige forbereder sig på parlamentsvalget i 2026, og positionerer den center-højre-koalition for at appellere til vælgere med løfter om velstand og sikkerhed.