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06/15/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/15/2021 05:09

OECD Economic Survey of Sweden 2021: Monday 21 June - Online press conference at 14:30 CEST

15/06/2021 - The OECD will present a new Economic Survey of Swedenon Monday 21 June. The Survey examines the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the economy and recommends ways to fully restore growth and employment and ensure a sustainable recovery. A special chapter looks at how Sweden can keep regional inequality in check in the face of rising pressures on regional and municipal finances as the share of both young and elderly people rises.

OECD Secretary-GeneralMathias Cormann will present the Survey's key messages and take questions at a virtual press conference with Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson and Minister for Rural Affairs Jennie Nilsson starting at 14:30 CEST on Monday 21 June. The event will take place in English.

  • Journalists are invited to register in advance. Once registered, you will receive an email with a Zoom link to connect.

  • The Survey will be published at 14:30 CEST at the following link, which can be included in news articles: www.oecd.org/economy/sweden-economic-snapshot/. Journalists can request a copy of the Survey under embargo, thereby undertaking to respect the OECD's embargo procedures, by emailing [email protected]. Embargoed copies will be sent out the day before the launch.

  • For any other information, journalists are invited to contact Catherine Bremer in the OECD Media Office (+33 1 45 24 80 97). To get advance notification of other OECD reports and events, journalists complete this short form.

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