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Euro Debate Heats Up in Sweden Amid Low Support

12/2/2025

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  • A Swedish Free Enterprise Foundation report argues Sweden should adopt the euro, citing benefits.
  • Lars Calmfors, Stockholm University professor, says euro membership would boost trade, investment, and Sweden's EU influence.
  • Public support is low, with 32% in a recent poll.
  • The ruling coalition is divided on euro membership, with the Moderates cautious and the Sweden Democrats opposing.
  • The Social Democrats say the issue was settled by the 2003 referendum.