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Handelsbanken Predicts Strong Swedish Growth and Rate Hike by 2026. Handelsbanken boosts Sweden's GDP forecast to 2.6% and expects the Riksbank to raise interest rates to 2.25% by December 2026 amid a broad economic rebound, reflecting optimism for Sweden's economy.

Sweden’s PISA Scores Hit Record Lows, Teachers Demand Reform. Historic low performance by Swedish 15-year-olds in PISA tests sparks teacher unions to call for urgent educational reforms, blaming factors like increased screen time and prompting national debate on education.

Political Fallout as Sweden’s PISA 2025 Results Plunge to New Lows. Sweden's historically poor PISA 2025 scores fuel sharp political disputes and intensify calls for swift educational reforms, spotlighting urgent national concerns.

Swedish Politics Under Fire for Integrity Issues and Short-Term Focus. Criticism mounts over political misconduct and prioritizing short-term agendas in Sweden, raising questions about public trust and concerns over political integrity.

Robert Weil Slams Business Leaders Over Wealth Tax Opposition Amid Fiscal Warnings. Amid heated wealth tax debates, Robert Weil accuses business leaders of fearmongering while Statskontoret warns government tax cuts could pose significant fiscal risks.