Remaining in the EU could prove to be an incredibly costly affair for Sweden. According to new estimates, the planned long-term budget could mean that billions that would otherwise have gone toward domestic reforms in Sweden are instead directed to the EU. Could this be the last straw that prompts Swedes to reconsider their membership?
Intense negotiations are currently underway in the EU regarding the major long-term budget for 2028–2034, which the European Commission wants to increase significantly. This would mean that each individual member state would be forced to contribute even more money. For Sweden in particular, this could have a significant impact.
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