Press releases and news

Swedish National Debt Office and Stockholm University hold two-day international conference on banking crisis management

News 10 June 2026 Financial stability, About the Debt Office

Today, decision-makers, experts, and researchers gathered for the first day of the Stockholm International Banking Crisis Management Conference. Today’s focus was on policy issues and practical experience of crisis management in the banking sector.

Sweden raises EUR 2 billion in sale of three-year bond

Press release 10 June 2026 Central Government Borrowing

The Kingdom of Sweden has raised EUR 2 billion (approximately SEK 21.8 billion) selling a new three-year bond. The transaction is part of the Swedish National Debt Office’s communicated funding plan.

Compliance with the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities – Q1 2026

Press release 8 June 2026 Financial stability

Today, the Swedish National Debt Office released its quarterly report on the Swedish systemically important banks’ and other institutions’ compliance with the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) at the end of the first quarter of 2026.

Surplus for Swedish central government in May 2026

Press release 5 June 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 18.1 billion in May. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 30.1 billion. The difference is mainly due to higher disbursements from government agencies.

Sweden increases borrowing to cover budget deficits

Press release 28 May 2026 Central Government Borrowing

Sweden needs to increase central government borrowing to fund large budget deficits both this year and the next. The Debt Office is therefore further raising the annual issuance volume of government bonds slightly and will begin to hold more frequent auctions. The central government debt continues...

ESMA clarifies operationalisation of resolution tool WDCI for central counterparties

News 20 May 2026 Financial stability

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a new briefing providing guidance for National Resolution Authorities (NRAs) for central counterparties (CCPs).

Deficit for Swedish central government in April 2026

Press release 8 May 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 27.7 billion in April. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 31.7 billion. The difference is mainly due to lower disbursements from government agencies.

Deficit for Swedish central government in March 2026

Press release 9 April 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 6.5 billion in March. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 14.2 billion. The difference is mainly due to lower net lending to government agencies etc.

Sweden raises SEK 20 billion in new government bond sale

Press release 11 March 2026 Central Government Borrowing

The Swedish National Debt Office has introduced a new government bond, SGB 1068 maturing in 2037, in a planned syndication of SEK 20 billion. A wide range of investors bid on the bond, which was sold at a yield of 2.855 per cent.

Compliance with the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities – Q4 2025

Press release 9 March 2026 Financial stability

Today, the Swedish National Debt Office released its quarterly report on the Swedish systemically important banks’ and other institutions’ compliance with the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) at the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.

Surplus for Swedish central government in February 2026

Press release 6 March 2026 Central Government Borrowing

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 83.4 billion in February. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 62.1 billion. The difference is mainly due to higher tax incomes.

Higher government debt but lower cost in 2025

News 17 February 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Sweden’s central government debt continued to grow in 2025 as the budget showed a deficit for the second consecutive year. The cost of the debt decreased, however, mainly due to the appreciation of the krona. The Swedish National Debt Office met the growing borrowing requirement by increasing the...

Deficit for Swedish central government in January 2026

Press release 6 February 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 32.2 billion in January. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 26.4 billion. The difference is mainly due to lower tax incomes.

Deficit for Swedish central government in 2025

Press release 12 January 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 101.9 billion in 2025. The Swedish National Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 102.5 billion.

Decisions on resolution plans for 2026

Press release 19 December 2025 Financial stability

Effective crisis management of banks requires thorough planning. The Swedish National Debt Office has made this year’s decisions on resolution plans for eight systemically important banks, including updated Minimum Requirements for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities (MREL).

Compliance with the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities – Q3 2025

Press release 8 December 2025 Financial stability

Today, the Swedish National Debt Office released its quarterly report on the Swedish systemically important banks’ and other institutions’ compliance with the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) at the end of the third quarter of 2025.

Surplus for Swedish central government in November 2025

Press release 5 December 2025 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 4.5 billion in November. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 12.1 billion. The difference is mainly due to lower tax incomes.

More government bonds as deficit grows

Press release 27 November 2025 Central Government Borrowing

With a growing budget deficit expected for both 2026 and 2027, Sweden’s central government will need to increase its borrowing. The Swedish National Debt Office is therefore further raising the issuance volume of government bonds. The deficits lead to an increase in central government debt measured...

Adopted guidelines for government debt management 2026

News 13 November 2025 About the Debt Office, Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Today, the Government adopted new guidelines for managing Sweden’s central government debt. This means no changes to the guidelines regarding the central government debt’s composition and term to maturity.

Deficit for Swedish central government in October 2025

Press release 7 November 2025 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 17.4 billion in October. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 18 billion.