They promised the Swedish people they would reduce emissions, but emissions have increased, and when they have received criticism they have constantly said that this investigation will present the solution, says Westlund.
Now it turns out that they are dismissing this investigation as well. It shows that they are simply standing with their pants down.
If Sweden misses the EU's climate targets, it could mean being forced to pay fines or buy emissions rights as compensation, which could be expensive.
I think they are seriously afraid that the Swedish people will also understand that this means that we risk being fined up to 40 billion for not meeting the climate goals. It is something that taxpayers will have to pay for.
MP: Total failure
The Green Party spokesperson Daniel Helldén calls the investigation a final account of the Tidö parties' total climate failure.
It's a book report in which they almost unanimously say that this is something they will not do. The investigator clearly confirms that it is the Green Party's policy that is required. And then I understand that the government does not welcome it, because it would be confirming that we are right. Which we are.
The fact that the government quickly hit back against the inquiry's proposal to raise fuel prices is a sign that gasoline populism has essentially become a religion, he believes.
They lock Swedish households into a fossil fuel dependency. This investigation is about leaving fossil fuels behind.
Implemented urgently
WWF welcomes several of the investigation's proposals, but emphasizes that the measures need to be implemented urgently, and not just be the icing on the cake, says Martin Wadmark, climate expert at WWF, in a press release.
"We see in the investigation that several difficult decisions have been postponed to the future during this term of office. This has created greater challenges for Sweden to achieve the 2030 goals, but also later climate goals. Politicians need to urgently implement the investigation in its entirety."
The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation also believes that the investigation contains many good proposals, and highlights, among other things, the proposals for fuel price increases, strengthened electric-car bonuses, and extended climate premiums for heavy vehicles.
