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Overhaul the tax system
Proposals: A general review is needed of the tax system so that it can form
a solid foundation for industry in the future, can be internationally competitive
and can fi nance welfare systems. Internationalisation is putting new
types of pressure on the tax system.
Associate increased mobility with individual security, security in transition
Proposals: The various labour market players should work together to produce
a strategy that stimulates change in the labour market. They should
agree on introducing solutions in Sweden that involve increased fl exibility
in the labour market while increasing individual security. Develop solutions
at the same time as investments in skills development are increased. First
and foremost, it is necessary to encourage small companies in Sweden to be
willing to risk taking on new employees.
Guarantee the long-term energy supply
Proposals: An important measure in creating the necessary conditions for competitive
industry is to guarantee the long-term energy supply. Sweden needs a longterm
energy policy for a number of reasons, one of which relates to the major
advances that have been made in the fi elds of nuclear power, solar energy, oil, coal
and biofuels. Industry, energy companies, government agencies, research players,
professional and industrial organisations and politicians should therefore join forces
to agree on a long-term energy policy to guarantee Sweden’s energy supply.
The challenge is, on the one hand, to manage today’s energy and environmental
issues, and on the other, to establish reasonable energy price levels for Sweden’s
citizens and industries. Competition in the energy producer market must be
deregulated and strengthened. Transmission capacity needs to be improved, both
within the Nordic region and between the regions in Europe. At the same time,
the system of emission rights must be changed without delay so that the costs
do not force marginal pricing on electricity.
Form a globalisation council to focus on and strengthen industry’s long-term
development and competitiveness
Proposals: Sweden is facing major challenges and the international structural
transformation requires a far-sighted and well-established economic
policy. A consistent and long-term focus on the challenges facing Sweden
is needed. An international development council would provide the Government
with a valuable platform from which to establish economic policies
and could provide advice on important economic policy issues. The
council should include political decision-makers and representatives from
companies, unions, and from the education and research sector. The council
should be commissioned to analyse and interpret the signifi cance of deregulation
and other important international trends, and to present proposals
for measures that should be implemented to enable industry to more easily
change and adapt and provide the necessary conditions for new industries
to emerge.
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