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Task- force on investments: Swedish contribution on question 4
Introduction
European and national policies need to be geared towards promoting competitiveness and structural
reforms within the framework of sustainable public finances and compliance with fiscal policy
framework at member state- and European level. This would contribute to improved conditions for
lower unemployment, more and better jobs as well as the growth potential.
There is a need for increased private and public investments. Measures, mainly at member state level,
to improve the investment climate are essential. As needs are not identical and conditions vary
considerably between member states it is – with some exceptions linked to mainly the functioning and
development of the internal market – important with a tailored approach.
Better conditions should be addressed mainly in the context of the internal market (including its digital
components), external trade, functioning of the labour market, research and innovation as well as
focusing on a sustainable, green and efficient economy.
In this context Sweden would like to mention the ongoing multi-national investment (in category 1. i
KNOWLEDGE AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY (Public R&D) in building the European Spallation
Source (ESS) in Lund, to which the Swedish state is the main contributor and which Sweden
considers to be one of the most important investments in public R&D infrastructure in Europe at this
point in time.
Projects
2. iv Energy union (connections and production):
Cross-border electricity connection infrastructure
– Maintenance, modernisation and up-grading of the Fenno-Skan DC-cable between Sweden and
Finland. Swedish National Grid (Svenska Kraftnät) and Fingrid.
- Total investment approx. 180 meur. Included in Svenska Kraftnäts investment plan.
- Started within the period 2015-1017.
Barriers: project preparation and partially public financing.
3. Transport
Development of public transport infrastructure provides better conditions to reduce adverse
environmental and climate effects in the transport sector.
vii) missing links:
Rail infrastructure southern Sweden:
– Regional and local components of investments in Söderåsbanan (Åstorp – Teckomatorp).
Total investment approx. 39 meur. The part of the regional and local authorities (Bjuv och Svalöv
municipalities) amounts to approx. 14 meur.
Introduction
European and national policies need to be geared towards promoting competitiveness and structural
reforms within the framework of sustainable public finances and compliance with fiscal policy
framework at member state- and European level. This would contribute to improved conditions for
lower unemployment, more and better jobs as well as the growth potential.
There is a need for increased private and public investments. Measures, mainly at member state level,
to improve the investment climate are essential. As needs are not identical and conditions vary
considerably between member states it is – with some exceptions linked to mainly the functioning and
development of the internal market – important with a tailored approach.
Better conditions should be addressed mainly in the context of the internal market (including its digital
components), external trade, functioning of the labour market, research and innovation as well as
focusing on a sustainable, green and efficient economy.
In this context Sweden would like to mention the ongoing multi-national investment (in category 1. i
KNOWLEDGE AND THE DIGITAL ECONOMY (Public R&D) in building the European Spallation
Source (ESS) in Lund, to which the Swedish state is the main contributor and which Sweden
considers to be one of the most important investments in public R&D infrastructure in Europe at this
point in time.
Projects
2. iv Energy union (connections and production):
Cross-border electricity connection infrastructure
– Maintenance, modernisation and up-grading of the Fenno-Skan DC-cable between Sweden and
Finland. Swedish National Grid (Svenska Kraftnät) and Fingrid.
- Total investment approx. 180 meur. Included in Svenska Kraftnäts investment plan.
- Started within the period 2015-1017.
Barriers: project preparation and partially public financing.
3. Transport
Development of public transport infrastructure provides better conditions to reduce adverse
environmental and climate effects in the transport sector.
vii) missing links:
Rail infrastructure southern Sweden:
– Regional and local components of investments in Söderåsbanan (Åstorp – Teckomatorp).
Total investment approx. 39 meur. The part of the regional and local authorities (Bjuv och Svalöv
municipalities) amounts to approx. 14 meur.
