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A preliminary indicator published by The Local reports that the Swedish economy experienced a contraction at the beginning of the year after accounting for seasonal adjustments.

First published 24 Jun 2026 · 19:07 CET Last material update 24 Jun 2026 · 20:00 CET By Europa Express AI assistance: ai assisted drafting

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