Sweden — An economic downturn, geopolitical uncertainty, and a far-reaching societal transition are creating new conditions for the real estate sector. Industry representatives are calling for greater predictability, shorter regulatory processes, and a stronger focus on growth to enhance Sweden’s competitiveness. During a discussion at Almedalen Week, Mikael Åslund, CEO of JM, Henrik Johansson, CEO of Grant Thornton, Alexandra Stråberg, Chief Economist at Länsförsäkringar, and Gustav Källén, CEO of Svefa, discussed the direction the industry needs to take.