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Green Transition & Energy

Tracking the financial and societal cost of Europe’s green transition: the SEK 5.8 billion AP1–AP4 state pension write-off in Northvolt, Riksgälden green credit guarantees, nuclear vs. wind power in the Nordic grid, EU climate directives, and household economy.

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Petition Against Giant Data Center on Former Northvolt Site

Plans to allow the American company Edgeconnex to build a gigantic data center with seven buildings on part of the old Northvolt site in Skellefteå are now meeting local opposition. Skellefteå resident Robin Åsén…

Key Takeaway: Plans to allow the American company Edgeconnex to build a gigantic data center with seven buildings on part of the old Northvolt site in Skellefteå are now meeting local opposition.

By Samnytt News Desk • 13:00 CET • 4 min read

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Researchers: Much of Household Recycling Is a Waste

We are urged to sort ever greater portions of our household waste to save the environment. But much of source-separated recycling costs more than it’s worth — and can even harm the environment. That’s the claim…

By Samnytt News Desk • 12:00 CET

EU DIRECTIVES

EU Energy Saving Rule Turns Off Taillights: Hundreds of Thousands Risk Fines

An EU energy-saving directive that disables automatic rear taillights during daytime driving has left hundreds of thousands of Swedish motorists driving dark in Nordic autumn fog and snow — risking police fines and rear-end collisions.

By Samnytt News Desk • 08:41 CET

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

Large Wolf Family Has Settled in Stockholm County

Stockholm County now has a large wolf family. Two adult wolves and six pups have settled in the Norrtälje area, and now the County Administrative Board has formally established that this is a new wolf territory.…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 24, 10:45

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

The Interest Rate Pause Soon Over – Mortgages Could Become Over 10,000 Kronor More Expensive Per Year

After a long period of falling interest rates, Swedish households now risk facing a new economic shock. The Riksbank is expected to raise the key interest rate again, while rising prices for electricity, fuel, and…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 23, 15:00

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

Now the Red-Greens Are Going to Save the Planet Again – Scrap the Government’s Climate Line in the EU

Government negotiations are at a standstill and there is no red-green government. Nevertheless, it is increasingly the Social Democrats (S), Left Party (V), Centre Party (C), and Green Party (MP) who decide…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 22, 15:30

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A tank for 1,800 kronor? Expert warns of diesel price at 30 kronor per liter

Swedish motorists face the risk of a new price shock at the pump. Diesel prices could surpass 30 kronor per liter before the end of the year, breaking the previous record set during the 2022 energy crisis. Energy…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 21, 17:41

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

SBAB forecasts three consecutive interest rate hikes

The Riksbank is expected to raise the policy rate at each of the next three rate meetings. As a result, the variable mortgage interest rate could increase by 0.75 percentage points by the beginning of next year.…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 21, 15:52

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

District Heating 31 Percent More Expensive in Three Years – Housing Costs Surpass Inflation

District heating has become 31 percent more expensive since 2023, and water and sewage rates have increased by 35 percent over the same period. This year, the combined costs for heating, electricity, water, and…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 21, 13:00

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

Wind Power Has Stalled – Now the Industry Wants State Guarantees

Denmark used to call itself the world champion of wind power. Today, the expansion on land has almost come to a standstill. Last year, 32 old wind turbines were dismantled, while only eight new ones were installed,…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 21, 09:34

NORTHVOLT AFTERMATH

Despite the Northvolt Fiasco: Billions in Taxpayer Funds Proposed for New Green Fund

The government’s industrial coordinator Kristina Alvendal wants taxpayers to become anchor investors in a new fund worth ten billion SEK, aimed at investing in unlisted companies looking to scale up new technology…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 21, 08:00

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

She took the fight against wind power – twelve years later, Madeleine is still standing her ground

She lived a quiet life on a farm in Turkey with horses, vineyards, and family when machines suddenly drove onto the land. Madeleine Staaf Kura was only trying to defend what was hers – but the fight changed her…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 20, 17:32

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

Fortum CEO demands lower electricity tax – but S and V say no

Swedish companies are losing faith in Sweden as an energy nation. This is the warning from Fortum Sweden’s CEO Peter Strannegård, whose first demand for the next government is a real reduction in electricity tax.…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 20, 16:35

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

Expert: Electricity Bills Could Be 10,000 Kronor More Expensive This Winter

Swedish households may have to pay up to 10,000 kronor more for electricity this winter compared to last year. Low water levels, limited nuclear power production, and rising energy prices in Europe threaten to…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 19, 09:56

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

The Krona Is the Weakest of the World’s Major Currencies This Year

The Swedish krona has weakened against the US dollar more than any other major currency in the world this year. Since the beginning of the year, the krona has lost just over seven percent against the dollar, making…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 19, 07:00

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

EU debt surges towards €1 trillion – Brussels calls for new taxes

The EU’s debt is expected to hit around €1 trillion as soon as next year, five times the union’s annual budget. In just one year, it rose by more than 20 percent, reaching €738.9 billion by the end of 2025.…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 18, 08:00

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Inflation Surges in Eurozone Countries – Sweden Has the Lowest in the Entire EU

Inflation in the euro area rose to 3.8 percent in September, the highest level since autumn 2023. At the same time, Sweden had the lowest rate of price increases among all 27 member states, at 1.0 percent according…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 17, 16:00

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

Millions in Tax Funds Meant to Fight Child Abuse Spent on Porn Awards, Luxury Trips, and Spa Visits

The non-profit organization Changing attitudes received over SEK 15 million in government grants to combat sexual violence against children. But an investigation reveals that the money was instead used for things…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 17, 10:00

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

Gasoline Could Become EVEN More Expensive – Three Increases Stacked

The price of gasoline may rise much more per liter by 2028 than initially reported. First, the temporary tax cut will be removed on December 1, then a government inquiry proposes a new tax increase from January…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 14, 09:45

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

SD Wanted to Stop Shock Increases in Fuel Prices – Was Voted Down

Soon, the temporary tax cuts on gasoline and diesel will expire, which means prices at the pump will surge. The Sweden Democrats therefore put forward an initiative at today’s meeting in the Finance Committee to…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 13, 16:51

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

The Tech Billionaires’ Mining Company Has Claimed One Percent of Sweden

The American AI mining company KoBold Metals and its partners have quickly acquired exploration permits covering around 5,300 square kilometers of Swedish land—approximately one percent of the country’s area. This…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 13, 10:06

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

“The Swedish Tax Agency Invented Its Own Rules” – Businessman Charged 125 Percent

Businessman Ola Nordquist was required to pay over 125 percent in taxes by an elite group within the Swedish Tax Agency that wanted to crack down even on entirely legal tax planning. At least 89 employees have…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 13, 09:30

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

The EU Wanted a Green Transition – Now Brussels Seeks to Curb China’s Car Boom

China has rejected the EU’s attempt to persuade the country to voluntarily curb the rapidly growing export of hybrid cars to Europe during the ongoing “green transition.” The statement comes as the European…

By Samnytt News Desk • Oct 9, 08:00

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

The EU’s Energy Crisis – Now the Union Wants to Tax Away the Problems They Themselves Created

The EU countries’ own energy policy decisions have contributed to the vulnerable situation that several member states now find themselves in. Dismantled nuclear power, intended to be replaced by wind power, and…

By Samnytt News Desk • Sep 21, 11:21

ECONOMY & GREEN RESET

The New Multi-Billion Aid to Wind Power – Taxpayers Take Part of the Risk

Wind power is often described as a market-driven energy source that can manage without subsidies. At the same time, the EU continues to inject public money and guarantees into the industry. Now the European wind…

By Samnytt News Desk • Sep 19, 12:00