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Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march

Election-year climate activism surges in Sweden as 50,000 join Stockholm march

Sat 29 Aug 2026 17:36 CEST

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually rises in election years. This weekend, over 50,000 people gathered for a climate demonstration

Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest

Election-year boost for climate engagement as more than 50,000 join Stockholm protest

Mon 24 Aug 2026 12:39 CEST

Swedes' commitment to the climate has come in waves, but usually increases in election years. This weekend, more than 50,000 people gathered in a demonstration for the climate

After the dispute over the paradise island, the Swedish state is being sued

After the dispute over the paradise island, the Swedish state is being sued

Fri 6 Feb 2026 06:02 CET

Strengthened by an international ruling that found the residents of a paradise island had been discriminated against, a new attempt is now under way to sue the Swedish state. "We believe our chances of winning are greater than ever," says Ida Edling, spokesperson for the youth organization Aurora

Climate goals cannot be tried in Swedish court

Climate goals cannot be tried in Swedish court

Wed 19 Feb 2025 08:48 CET

The notable Aurora case cannot be taken up in court, announces the Supreme Court. It is a setback for the environmental movement

Unique case: What must countries do for the climate?

Unique case: What must countries do for the climate?

Mon 2 Dec 2024 11:45 CET

The UN's court is to decide what countries are required to do to stop climate change. Now, the negotiations are starting in the court's largest case ever