The Social Democrats think that the government has “abandoned” ordinary people.
That makes Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (M) see red.
– It’s lousy, she says.
The Social Democrats have presented a shadow budget with reform proposals of SEK 2.8 billion to equip Sweden for the economic crisis.
To finance the budget, a temporary bank tax on banks’ excess profits is proposed. According to the party’s calculations, such a tax will bring in SEK 4 billion.
Mikael Damberg, economic policy spokesperson, also directed harsh criticism at the government, which according to him has not done enough to support the Swedes in the crisis.
– Ordinary people have been abandoned, says Mikael Damberg.
Bluff and con, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.
– It cannot be taken seriously, and it actually pisses me off.
“Am angry”
She believes that the bank tax is impossible to introduce this year, and that Damberg is actively misleading the voters.
– I am angry that S claims to take responsibility and accuses me of being irresponsible. It is exactly the opposite. Mikael Damberg needs to stick to the truth.
According to Svantesson, S’s policy will lead to higher taxes and fuel prices.
– That is my absolute firm belief.
The answer: Confused criticism
Mikael Damberg hits back and calls the finance minister “confused”.
– It appeared as an unusually confused finance minister, the message was difficult to interpret and the reasoning contradictory.
The economic situation is too serious to engage in sweeping accusations against political opponents, Mikael Damberg thinks.
– It would be dressy with a measure of thought and discipline.
