Background & Purpose

The Riksbank is responsible for keeping inflation stable. During 2025, the bank faced a difficult balancing act with inflation above target, slow economic growth, and higher-than-expected unemployment.

Proposals & Debate

The Finance Committee examined how the Riksbank handled interest rate cuts and the reduction of security holdings. They evaluated whether the bank successfully balanced the goal of stable inflation against the need to support jobs and production.

The Decision

The Parliament officially approved the committee's assessment, confirming that the Riksbank's policy was appropriate and that trust in the inflation target remains strong.

Does this affect you?

  • Households and borrowers: They are affected by the Riksbank's interest rate decisions, which influence the cost of mortgages and loans.
  • Employers and employees: They rely on stable inflation expectations to negotiate wages within the Swedish wage-setting model.

In Practice

  • The Riksbank's actions during 2025 are officially validated by the Parliament.
  • The inflation target remains the central anchor for Sweden's economic stability.
  • The link between the inflation target and the Swedish wage-setting model is confirmed as stable.
  • No new policy changes were introduced as a result of this evaluation.