Time for Swedish euro membership?
Sweden stayed out at the start—but today’s realities are different. In a new report, leading economists reassess the case for joining the euro and how it could be done.
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When the euro was introduced, Sweden chose to remain outside. But the economic and geopolitical landscape has changed significantly since the turn of the millennium.
In a new report, leading Swedish economists and political scientists reassess the implications of euro membership for Sweden and outline how membership could be achieved.
The report is co-written and edited by IIES professor emeritus Lars Calmfors.
Last updated: 2026-03-18
Source: Institute for International Economic Studies