Press releases and news

Outcome of central government payments in October 2027

Press release 5 November 2027, 08:00 Central Government Borrowing

The Debt Office gives a monthly report on the net outcome of the central government’s revenues and payments (the net borrowing requirement).

Deficit for Swedish central government in September 2026

Press release 7 October 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 23 billion in September. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 34.6 billion. The difference is mainly due to lower expenditure and higher tax income than forecast.

Sweden's Central Government Debt September 2026

Press release 7 October 2026 Report – Government debt

In the report “Sweden’s Central Government Debt”, the Debt Office describes the composition of the central government debt at the end of each month. The Debt Office also gives a monthly report on the net outcome of the central government’s revenues and payments (the net borrowing requirement).

Debt Office proposes clearer steering of term to maturity

Press release 25 September 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

The Swedish National Debt Office today submits its annual proposed guidelines for central government debt management to the Government. The Debt Office proposes that steering of the debt’s term to maturity be clarified and that the mandate to take positions in the krona exchange rate be removed.

Compliance with the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities – Q2 2026

Press release 9 September 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 second quarter of 2026.

Surplus for Swedish central government in August 2026

Press release 7 September 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a surplus of SEK 61.9 billion in August. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 26.6 billion. The difference is mainly due to lower net lending to government agencies etc.

Deficit for Swedish central government in July 2026

Press release 7 August 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 9.2 billion in July. The Debt Office’s forecast was a surplus of SEK 7.7 billion. The difference is mainly due to lower payments from the EU.

Deficit for Swedish central government in June 2026

Press release 7 July 2026 Central Government Borrowing, Government Debt

Swedish central government payments resulted in a deficit of SEK 58.4 billion in June. The Debt Office’s forecast was a deficit of SEK 65.8 billion. The difference is due to lower net lending to government agencies etc.

Debt Office proposes policy for assessing which banks should be managed through resolution

News 2 July 2026 Financial stability

Today, the Swedish National Debt Office is submitting for consultation a proposal for a Policy for assessing whether a bank should be managed through resolution.

Banking crisis management is focus of international conference in Stockholm

News 25 June 2026 Financial stability, About the Debt Office

For two days in June, the Stockholm International Banking Crisis Management Conference gathered 27 decision-makers, experts, and researchers on financial crises and banking crisis management. Read in brief about the event here.

New resolution plan for central counterparties as of 18 June

Press release 18 June 2026 Financial stability

On 15 June, the Resolution Board decided on a new resolution plan for Nasdaq Clearing applying as of 18 June. Every year, the Swedish National Debt Office develops a resolution plan as preparation for being able to manage a central counterparty in crisis effectively.

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.