SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Kristersson: "The Moderates are increasing again"

There was great jubilation at the Moderate Party's election watch when the election results made it clear that the party will be second largest. The polarising result in Europe and support for Ukraine is no given. Democracies are vulnerable, says the Prime Minister and Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 16:50

» Published: 09 June 2024

Kristersson: "The Moderates are increasing again"
Photo: Anders Wiklund/TT

There was great jubilation at the Moderate Party's election headquarters when the election result made it clear that the party will be the second-largest. Whether the polarising result in Europe and support for Ukraine is anything is uncertain.

The party gets 17.6 per cent and four seats in the EU election, according to the preliminary result from the Election Authority, compared to 16.8 per cent for five years ago.

According to Kristersson, the Moderates are the only party that has managed to increase in the EU election, despite being in power at home, which is usually considered difficult.

He begins his speech to his supporters by solemnly stating that polarisation in the EU election in Europe is increasing.

He mentions the war in Ukraine, the climate, and crime.

If the election result in other EU countries says Kristersson, it is difficult to assess what effects it will have now that French President Emmanuel Macron has called a new election.

When asked if he is particularly worried that the election result in Europe could affect support for Ukraine, he replies:

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Four out of ten houses have deficiencies in fire protection.
1 MIN READ

Four out of ten houses have deficiencies in fire protection.

The Storm Causes Traffic Problems and Power Outages
2 MIN READ

The Storm Causes Traffic Problems and Power Outages

Breakthrough: "Google Maps" of human cells
2 MIN READ

Breakthrough: "Google Maps" of human cells

Police officer charged with ten counts of buying sex
1 MIN READ

Police officer charged with ten counts of buying sex

Four charged after axe murder in allotment area
1 MIN READ

Four charged after axe murder in allotment area

Solar Panels and New Trees – This is Where the Climate Money Goes
3 MIN READ

Solar Panels and New Trees – This is Where the Climate Money Goes

"Investigator wants to limit search services"
1 MIN READ

"Investigator wants to limit search services"

Woman attacked in shopping mall – suspect arrested
1 MIN READ

Woman attacked in shopping mall – suspect arrested

Kristersson: Trump curious about Sweden
1 MIN READ

Kristersson: Trump curious about Sweden

The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice
2 MIN READ

The Climate Minister: Sweden has a strong voice

China denies knowledge of cable sabotage
3 MIN READ

China denies knowledge of cable sabotage

The proposal: This is what the new vocational programs in upper secondary school will look like
3 MIN READ

The proposal: This is what the new vocational programs in upper secondary school will look like

HD to take a stand on deportation in criminal cases
2 MIN READ

HD to take a stand on deportation in criminal cases

The Cable Owner: "Mysterious how it went wrong"
2 MIN READ

The Cable Owner: "Mysterious how it went wrong"

Danish defense follows suspected vessel
2 MIN READ

Danish defense follows suspected vessel

Sweden drops in climate ranking
1 MIN READ

Sweden drops in climate ranking

Kristersson: It could be sabotage
1 MIN READ

Kristersson: It could be sabotage

Noted Roadblock Becomes a Case for the Supreme Court
1 MIN READ

Noted Roadblock Becomes a Case for the Supreme Court

Municipal: An Important Victory
2 MIN READ

Municipal: An Important Victory

Alarm about fight at district court
1 MIN READ

Alarm about fight at district court