Social Democrats hold six ministers
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Social Democrats hold six ministers accountable, say government has been passive

The Social Democrats are calling six ministers to appear before a Riksdag committee. The reason is that they believe the government is not acting to counter the consequences of the war in the Middle East. The government has been noticeably passive, says Social Democratic leader Magdalena Andersson.

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The Iran war has had enormous consequences both in terms of energy prices and security policy, according to Andersson. The risk is that this will hit the economy and jobs.

We are navigating uncharted waters, and Sweden risks being hit hard for a long time, she says.

The six ministers who will explain themselves to the Riksdag are Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard (M), Minister of Energy and Enterprise Ebba Busch (KD), Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M), Minister of Labor and Climate Johan Britz (L), Minister of Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD), and Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD).

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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