Fiscal policy and Central government budget
In the national budget, the Government sets out the direction of economic policy. The Spring Fiscal Policy Bill contains the broad guidelines for economic and budget policy over the next few years. The Budget Bill, delivered in the autumn, provides detailed proposals on the allocation of government expenditures and revenue to different areas.
Forecasts and key figures
The latest forecasts for the Swedish economy and public finances, as well as a follow-up of budget policy objectives and estimate for expenditure ceiling.
Financial markets
The task of the Ministry of Finance is to see to it that legislation is in place that makes the financial system efficient and stable, protects the consumer, and creates a climate for competition and further development.
International cooperation
The role of the Ministry of Finance working in tandem with other Swedish actors is largely to prepare Swedish positions on questions that are due for discussion by the executive bodies of a number of multilateral financial institutions.
The Budget Bill for 2014
will be presented to the Riksdag on 20 September 2013
Spring Fiscal Policy Bill
The Government´s Spring Fiscal Policy Bill was submitted to the Riksdag on 15 april 2013.
Convergence programme
Fiscal lessons for Sweden from the German economy
Conference 7 september 2012 in Stockholm.
Fiscal consolidation and budgetary frameworks
Joint Conference by the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department and the Swedish Ministry of Finance, 7-8 May 2012 in Stockholm.
