Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party) has had the Ministry of Finance calculate the Social Democrats' policy to show that it is harmful to growth. They must tolerate scrutiny, she says.

» Published: June 04 2025

Moderate Party Criticizes Social Democrats' Economic Impact After Congress
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The Social Democratic Party has just concluded a five-day congress in Gothenburg. On Wednesday, Elisabeth Svantesson is holding a press conference on what the S-congress decisions mean for the Swedish economy. The figures point to 600,000 fewer working hours, 11,000 fewer employed and 9 per cent lower growth.

Primarily, this is due to the fact that they have calculated that working hours will be reduced to a 35-hour week.

They haven't proposed it, but they want to, says Svantesson.

The congress decision is that the party sees a need for shorter working hours, which should primarily be achieved through negotiations between trade unions and employers.

In a time of crisis, everyone must do everything they can to contribute, then it's not the time to work less, says.

She states that it is non-political officials at the Ministry of Finance who are behind the calculations. And she points out that even the left-wing side scrutinized the opposition during its time in power.

Other Moderate ministers have also commented on the S-congress. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has warned that the S is making a dangerous left turn and the M Party Secretary Karin Enström has demanded the resignation of S leader Magdalena Andersson.

I think it's panic now at Rosenbad, Ulf Kristersson is throwing dirt at the opposition party to confuse.

For me, they can have a press conference every day about our policy, but I think voters expect a prime minister who tackles social problems.

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