Johan Pehrson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Young Liberals Support Pourmokhtari for Party Leadership

Johan Pehrson Faces Constitutional Inquiry Over Undisclosed Shareholdings

Minister of Education Johan Pehrson (L) did not report certain shareholdings to the Government Offices, something all ministers are legally required to do, reports Ekot on Swedish Radio.

Potential Successors for The Liberals' Party Leadership

Who takes over when Johan Pehrson throws in the towel as party leader? Will it be a veteran, a young promise or a minister?

Kristersson and Busch Thank Pehrson for Cooperation and Laughter

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson thanks Johan Pehrson for his efforts to get Sweden in order, KD leader Ebba Busch for the cooperation and the laughter.

Johan Pehrson Credited with Saving The Liberals in Last Election

Johan Pehrson is leaving the party leader post for The Liberals – a party that in many ways is facing headwinds. This is what political scientists who TT has spoken to believe. It's not easy to lead a divided party, says Marja Lemne.

Johan Pehrson Steps Down as Leader of The Liberals

Johan Pehrson is leaving as party leader for The Liberals. According to Pehrson, it's time to hand over the torch with a year and a half left until the next election. I have fulfilled my political duty.

Pehrson Advocates for Academic Freedom and Inquiry in Sweden

Sweden is to safeguard academic freedom. A commission is now being set up. This is ultimately about our ability to stand up for freedom of speech, says Education Minister Johan Pehrson (L) at a press conference.

Swedish Government Urged to Protect Students Amid Harvard Visa Threat

Harvard may lose the right to accept foreign students. Two thousand Swedes study at American colleges, including Harvard. I appeal to the Swedish government to act, says Saco chief Göran Arrius.

Liberal Leader Johan Pehrson Marries High School Sweetheart

Sweden's Social Democrats Push to Ban Profit-Driven School Companies

The Social Democratic Party's leader Magdalena Andersson is prepared to completely ban limited companies from running schools, writes DN.

Independent School Profit Proposal Sparks Industry Concerns in Sweden

The proposals for restrictions on independent schools distributing profits are far too broad and threaten to bring down the entire industry, according to Andreas Mörck, federation director for Almega Education. The Social Democrats also reject the proposals – but because they do not go far enough.

Pehrson Urges Profit-Driven Schools to Exit Gracefully

The Government's investigator proposes restrictions on the right to distribute profits from independent schools and preschools. Education Minister Johan Pehrson (L) says that "speculators should get out with their heads first" – but does not want to see a profit ban.

Sweden Proposes Profit Limits for Independent Schools and Preschools

The Government's investigator Joakim Stymne proposes restrictions on the right to distribute profits from independent schools and preschools, he writes on DN Debatt.

Simona Mohamsson Takes Charge to Revitalize Sweden's Liberal Party

The Liberals' new party secretary has the tough job of making the opinion-crisis-stricken party ready for the next election. Simona Mohamsson has previously criticized the party leader for acting undemocratically.