Party Leaders Debate Election Promises and Economic Policies

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) warns of a "government-incapable" red-green government. The opposition claims that only a shift in power can solve Sweden's problems. The election in a year sets the tone in the parliamentary party leader debate.

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Party Leaders Debate Election Promises and Economic Policies
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Kristersson begins by listing things he thinks have gone well for his government: Inflation has been defeated, real wages are rising, more serious crimes are being solved and asylum applications are decreasing.

In area after area, Sweden has been given a new start, he says.

He points out that major investments are being made in next year's budget to strengthen households' economy.

Now it's your turn, now the repayment is coming.

”Gets things done”

Kristersson warns of what may happen if the red-greens win the election next autumn. According to him, S is on its way to making the biggest left turn since the 70s in its policy. And besides, S must compromise with V and The Green party in the event of an election victory.

We not only have the will to solve problems, but also the ability to gather a majority. We simply get things done, he says.

The KD leader gives him fire support.

Three of their eight years in power, the Social Democrats did not even get their own budget through, says Ebba Busch.

But S leader Magdalena Andersson kicks the question of government ability back to the other team.

We have a prime minister candidate, but the question is who is the Tidö parties', she asks rhetorically.

Magdalena Andersson gives a completely different picture of what Kristersson's government has managed to achieve. According to her, Sweden is in a serious economic situation with high unemployment, low growth, high food prices and too small investments in railways and housing.

Now the government is trying to correct its mistakes at the eleventh hour, but it is their incorrect priorities that have forced this economic situation, she says.

”Buys Porsche”

Neither is V leader Nooshi Dadgostar impressed by the government's record-sized budget with investments of 80 billion kronor next year.

For three years, the government and SD have pressed down on families with children, says Dadgostar.

Now that they are afraid of losing power, then the election pork is brought out.

Dadgostar accuses the government of having done too little against "shock-raised" rents and against rising food prices. She claims that the government has allowed money to flow out of the welfare system to "businessmen and directors who buy houses and Porsche for the money".

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