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Johan Pehrson

Johan Pehrson is party leader for the Liberal Party in Sweden.

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

The Liberals' new party leader Simona Mohamsson goes on the attack against the red-greens in her Almedalen speech. She also promises to work for a bourgeois prime minister ahead of the 2026 election.

New Liberal Leader Simona Mohamsson Emphasizes Bourgeois Party Identity

Johan Pehrson Involved in Minor Car Accident on E18, Unharmed

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (The Liberals) is one of those who has ventured out into traffic ahead of Midsummer Eve. On Thursday, he was involved in a car accident on E18 in Västerås, reports [Vestmanlands Läns Tidning](https://www.

Johan Pehrson Involved in Minor Car Accident on E18, Unharmed

Swedish Defence University to Develop Security Training for Teachers

The Swedish Defence University and the universities in Umeå and Malmö will together develop a security training that can be included in teacher and preschool teacher training. The mass shooting at Campus Risbergska in February, when ten people were killed, showed that the security in Swedish schools needs to be strengthened, according to the government.

Swedish Defence University to Develop Security Training for Teachers

Student Housing Cheating Easier to Monitor with New Regulations

It will be easier for those who provide student housing to check if a tenant actually studies, and thus contribute to reduced cheating. This will be done by landlords getting access to information from the university's study and admission register electronically.

Student Housing Cheating Easier to Monitor with New Regulations

Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

The nominating committee presents Simona Mohamsson as a candidate to take over the party leader role for The Liberals. After several heavy names are said to have declined, the 30-year-old is faced with a major challenge.

Simona Mohamsson Faces Leadership Challenge Over Sweden Democrats Stance

Simona Mohamsson Set to Lead The Liberals Amid Party Challenges

For a couple of months ago, she became surprisingly party secretary in The Liberals. Now Simona Mohamsson is proposed to become new party leader.

Simona Mohamsson Set to Lead The Liberals Amid Party Challenges

Nina Larsson Not Seeking Liberal Party Leadership

Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson is one of those who is pointed out as a possible new party leader for The Liberals. It is not current, she says.

Nina Larsson Not Seeking Liberal Party Leadership

Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms

At the same time as The Liberals' electoral committee on Wednesday is expected to present its proposal for a new party leader, the voters' support for the party lands lower than ever before. .

Record Low Support for The Liberals as New Leader Proposal Looms

Liberals to Announce New Party Leader This Week

The Liberals' proposal for new party leader will be presented in the coming days, says the election committee's chairman Lars Persson Skandevall to TT. .

Liberals to Announce New Party Leader This Week

Pourmokhtari Declines Liberal Party Leadership Role

According to information to both Expressen and Aftonbladet, the Minister for Climate and Environment Romina Pourmokhtari has declined to take over as party leader in The Liberals. .

Pourmokhtari Declines Liberal Party Leadership Role

Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate

The Liberals' party leader Johan Pehrson has done his last party leader debate. He was thanked with books, a reading tablet and an ABF course.

Johan Pehrson Honored with Books and Gifts in Final Debate

Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders

The Constitutional Committee (KU) criticizes the three party leaders in the government. The reason is a debate article about preventing new citizenship.

Constitutional Committee Criticizes Swedish Government Leaders

Liberals Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility to 13 for Serious Crimes

The Liberals want 13-year-olds who commit serious crimes to be able to be imprisoned. .

Liberals Propose Lowering Criminal Responsibility to 13 for Serious Crimes

Romina Pourmokhtari Gains Support for Liberal Party Leadership

Two more associations want to see Romina Pourmokhtari as the new party leader for The Liberals, when the time to nominate expires. But the heaviest L-associations are keeping their candidates secret.

Romina Pourmokhtari Gains Support for Liberal Party Leadership

Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings

The Government Offices have initiated a review of the regulatory framework and routines for ministers' shareholdings. This is according to the Prime Minister's press secretary to TT.

Government Reviews Rules on Ministers' Shareholdings

Lotta Edholm Receives First Nomination for Liberal Party Leader

The Liberals in Västmanland have decided to nominate Education Minister Lotta Edholm to the post as new party leader. .

Lotta Edholm Receives First Nomination for Liberal Party Leader

Jämtland Liberals Nominate Pourmokhtari for Party Leader

The Liberals in Jämtland have nominated Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari as new party leader after Johan Pehrson, according to Pär Löfstrand, chairman of the Jämtland County Association. .

Jämtland Liberals Nominate Pourmokhtari for Party Leader

Skaraborg Liberals Nominate Pourmokhtari for Party Leader

The Liberals in Skaraborg want to see Environment and Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari as the new party leader after Johan Pehrson. This is the first county association that has come out and announced who it is nominating, reports [P4 Skaraborg](https://www.

Skaraborg Liberals Nominate Pourmokhtari for Party Leader

Johan Pehrson's Role in Decisions Linked to Wife's Hydrogen Industry

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (The Liberals) participated in a government decision that benefits the hydrogen industry, although his wife sits on the board of the hydrogen company Metacon, reports Ekot. .

Johan Pehrson's Role in Decisions Linked to Wife's Hydrogen Industry

Parliament Majority Seeks Review of Ministers' Shareholding Rules

There is now a parliamentary majority to review the rules on ministers' shareholdings. The Liberals, the Social Democrats, the Centre Party, the Green Party all want to review the regulations, reports Swedish Radio's Ekot.

Parliament Majority Seeks Review of Ministers' Shareholding Rules

Moderate Party Gains Record Support as Sweden Democrats Decline

The Moderate Party receives its largest support during the electoral period. Meanwhile, the Sweden Democrats are losing voters, according to an opinion poll shows.

Moderate Party Gains Record Support as Sweden Democrats Decline

Johan Pehrson Resigns as Liberal Leader Amid Low Poll Concerns

Johan Pehrson recently resigned as party leader for The Liberals. Now he says it was partly due to the "difficult situation" with low opinion polls.

Johan Pehrson Resigns as Liberal Leader Amid Low Poll Concerns

Johan Pehrson Held Betsson Shares Amid Gaming Decision Controversy

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) had shares in the gaming company Betsson in 2024 without reporting it to the Government Offices. The same year, he participated in a decision regarding gaming companies, reports Swedish Radio Ekot.

Johan Pehrson Held Betsson Shares Amid Gaming Decision Controversy

Young Liberals Support Pourmokhtari for Party Leadership

The hunt for The Liberals' new party leader is in full swing since Johan Pehrson announced his resignation. Now, both The Liberal Youth Association (LUF) and The Liberal Students have backed climate and environment minister Romina Pourmokhtari as the person they believe is best suited to take over the role.

Young Liberals Support Pourmokhtari for Party Leadership