The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise or Swedish Enterprise ( sv, Svenskt Näringsliv) is a major

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and

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. It has 49 member associations representing 60,000 member companies with more than 1.6 million employees.

History

The current organisation is the result of a merger between the

Swedish Employers Association The Swedish Employers' Confederation ( sv, Svenska Arbetsgivareföreningen, SAF) was a Swedish employers' organization founded in 1902. In 2001, SAF merged with the Federation of Swedish Industries (''Sveriges Industriförbund'') to form the Con ...

( sv, Svenska Arbetsgivareföreningen, abbreviated SAF) and the Swedish National Federation of Industry ( sv, Sveriges Industriförbund) that was completed in March 2001.

Policy

Like its predecessors, the organisation is actively lobbying for pro-business interests. Tax cuts, especially the abolition of property and inheritance taxes, is a main priority. The organisation also promotes letting private enterprises take over the production of a larger part of services today mainly performed by the Swedish public sector, such as education and health services. The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise finances

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— via the

Swedish Free Enterprise Foundation Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

( sv, Stiftelsen Fritt Näringsliv).

Organisation

Approximately 200 employees work in the

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main office, the 22 regional offices in Sweden and the EU

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office. The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise is a member federation of

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, representing 41 member federations from 34 European nations. The organization alone covers 69 per cent of private sector workers in Sweden (2017). Together with other employers' associations, the organization cover about 82 per cent of all private sector workers.

Leadership

List of member organisations

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise's members are employers' associations, trade associations or other groups of companies. Individual companies are members of the member organizations and thereby members of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise. * Almega
Official site
Umbrella organisation for a number of trade organisations in the Swedish service sector: **

Competence Agencies of Sweden Competence may refer to: *Competence (geology), the resistance of a rock against deformation or plastic flow. * Competence (human resources), a standardized requirement for an individual to properly perform a specific job *Competence (law), the m ...

, or ''Kompetensföretagen''
Official site
** Almega Service Associations, or ''Almega Tjänsteförbunden''
Official site
Representing approximately 3,900 service companies. ** Almega Swedish Federation of Consulting Engineers and Architects, or ''Almega Innovationsföretagen'',
Official site
** Almega Service Employers Association, or ''Almega Tjänsteföretagen''
Official site
Representing private schools, audit and consulting firms, travel agencies and tour operators, call centres, health- and wellness companies, companies in the tourist and entertainment sector, riding schools, real estate agents, bingo halls, bowling alleys, and more. **

Association of Private Care Providers Association may refer to: *Club (organization), an association of two or more people united by a common interest or goal *Trade association, an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry *Voluntary associatio ...

, ''Vårdföretagarna''
Official site
Association for companies providing private care services in Sweden. **

Media Industries Employers Association Media may refer to: Communication * Media (communication), tools used to deliver information or data ** Advertising media, various media, content, buying and placement for advertising ** Broadcast media, communications delivered over mass ...

, or ''Medieföretagen''
Official site
Represents newspapers and magazines, book publishing companies, radio and television broadcasters, cinemas, printing companies, public relations companies, newspaper distribution companies, film producers and distributors, record labels and video game companies. ** Swedish IT & Telecom Industries, ''IT & Telekomföretagen''
Official site
Member organization for companies of all sizes within the entire IT and telecom sector. * Association of Swedish Earth Moving Contractors, or ''Maskinentreprenörerna'' (ME)
Official site
Trade- and employers' association for earth movers and contractors with construction equipment. * BIL Sweden
Official site
Represents manufacturers and importers of cars, trucks and buses. * Byggnadsämnesförbundet (BÄF)
Official site
Employers' organization for companies manufacturing products primarily for construction purposes, such as concrete and cement, gypsum, gravel, insulation, lime, ceramics, rubble, roofing materials, bricks, etc. and the glass container industry. * Byggmaterialindustrierna
Official site
Association for Swedish construction materials companies. * EnergiFöretagens Arbetsgivareförening (EFA)
Official site
Represents the electric power industry. *

Swedish Federation of Green Employers Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Gröna arbetsgivare'' (GA)
Official site
Organisation for agriculture, forestry and gardening companies, landscape contractors, golf clubs, and animal health companies. * Försäkringsbranschens Arbetsgivareorganisation (FAO)
Official site
Represents 140 insurance companies in Sweden. * Innovation and Chemical Industries in Sweden, or ''Innovations- och kemiindustrierna i Sverige'' (IKEM)
Official site
Industrial and employer organisation representing companies working in a broad cross-section of the chemical industry as producers, distributors and users. * Läkemedelsindustriföreningen (LIF)
Official site
Trade association for the research-based pharmaceutical industry. * Plåtslageriernas Riksförbund (PLR)
Official site
Organizing companies in the sheet metal work, ventilation, steel and light steel framing industry. * Svensk Betong
Official site
Trade organization for cement companies. *

Swedish Aggregates Producers Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Sveriges Bergmaterialindustri'' (SBMI)
Official site
Industry organisation for the aggregate industry. *

Swedish Association of Industrial Employers Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Industriarbetsgivarna''
Official site
An umbrella organisation providing service for: **

Steel and Metal Employers Association Steel is an alloy made up of iron with added carbon to improve its strength and fracture resistance compared to other forms of iron. Many other elements may be present or added. Stainless steels that are corrosion- and oxidation-resistant t ...

, or ''Stål och Metall Arbetsgivareförbundet''
Official site
** SVEMEK
Official site
Association for equipment rental companies, lock and security companies, metal fabrication and machine shops, and companies providing industrial services. **

Swedish Association of Mines, Mineral and Metal Producers Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''SveMin''
Official site
** Swedish Forest Industries, or ''Skogsindustrierna''
Official site
Trade and employers' organisation for the pulp, paper and woodworking industries. *

Swedish Association of Management Consultants Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

(SAMC)
Official site
Represents management consulting firms. *

Swedish Association of Plumbing and HVAC Contractors Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''VVS Företagen''
Official site
Trade association and employers' organisation for the HVP sector. * Swedish Construction Federation, or ''Sveriges Byggindustrier'' (BI)
Official site
Represents the interests of the construction industry in Sweden. *

Swedish Cosmetics, Detergents and Toiletries Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Kemisk-Tekniska Leverantörförbundet'' (KTF)
Official site
Trade association of companies that import, manufacture or market cosmetics and detergents. *

Swedish Electrical Contractor's Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Elektriska Installatörsorganisationen'' (EIO)
Official site
Trade and employers' organization for the electrical contractors and telecommunications technology companies. * Swedish Food Federation, or ''Livsmedelsföretagen''
Official site
Representing companies in the food industry. *

Swedish Graphic Companies' Federation Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Grafiska Företagens Förbund''
Official site
Trade and employers' organisation for companies within the graphic and packaging industry, as well as other sectors associated with the graphic industry. * Swedish hospitality industry, or ''Visita''
Official site
Industry and employers' organization for the hospitality industry. *

Swedish Recycling Industries' Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Återvinningsindustrierna''
Official site
Organisation of Swedish companies working within the recycling field. * Swedish Shipowners' Association, or ''Sveriges Redareförening''
Official site
Industry organization for the Swedish shipping industry. *

Swedish Steel Producers' Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Jernkontoret''
Official site
Representative of companies in the Swedish steel industry. *

Swedish Textile and Clothing Industries' Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Sveriges Textil- och Modeföretag'' (TEKO)
Official site
Employers' organization for the Swedish textile and fashion companies. * Swedish Trade Federation, or ''Svensk Handel''
Official site
Employers’ organisation serving the entire trade and commerce sector. * Teknikföretagen
Official site
Employers' organisation for engineering companies. * TeknikGrossisternas Arbetsgivareförening (TGA)
Official site
Represents companies active in the wholesale business with a technical focus. * Trä- och Möbelföretagen (TMF)
Official site
National trade and employers’ association of the wood processing and furniture industry. *

Transport Group of Sweden Transport (in British English), or transportation (in American English), is the intentional Motion, movement of humans, animals, and cargo, goods from one location to another. Mode of transport, Modes of transport include aviation, air, land ...

, or ''TransportGruppen''
Official site
. Umbrella organisation for associations and companies in the transportation sector in Sweden: ** Association Ports of Sweden, or ''Sveriges Hamnar''. Industry and employers' organisation representing almost all port companies in Sweden. ** Employers' Association of the Swedish Petroleum Industry, or ''Petroleumbranschens Arbetsgivareförbund'' (PAF). Represents companies in the oil industry. ** Swedish Aviation Industry Group, or ''Svenska FlygBranschen''. Trade and Employers' Association for airlines, airport companies, air forwarding agents, catering and aircraft maintenance companies. ** Swedish Bus and Coach Federation, or ''Sveriges Bussföretag''. Represents private and municipal companies in the bus and coach industry. **

Swedish International Freight Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Transportindustriförbundet''. (SIFA) Trade association representing companies engaged in the movement of freight by air, road, rail and sea; including ports and terminals, warehousing and distribution, logistics and supply chain management. **

Swedish Motor Trade Employers' Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Motorbranschens Arbetsgivareförbund'' (MAF). Represents companies providing car and tractor services, vehicle and industrial lacquering, tyre workshops, breakdown assistance, fuel, garage and garage/parking. **

Swedish Shipowners' Employer Association Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used ...

, or ''Sjöfartens Arbetsgivareförbund'' (SARF). Representing shipowners and shipping companies. ** Swedish Road Transport Employers' Association, or ''Biltrafikens Arbetsgivareförbund'' (BA). Represents companies providing logistics, terminals, dispatch, environment and waste management, driving schools, rental, forwarding, haulage contractors, couriers and taxi cabs. * Plåt & Ventföretagen,
Official site

References

External links

Confederation of Swedish EnterpriseThe Swedish Free Enterprise Foundation
{{Authority control Economy of Sweden Business organizations based in Sweden Conservatism in Sweden Organizations established in 2001 2001 establishments in Sweden