S, V, C and the Greens are using their mandate advantage to push the government to pursue red-green climate policies in the EU. “It’s basically every week now that we come together and change the government’s positions,” says Åsa Westlund, S’s climate policy spokesperson.
Sweden“Don't move the goalposts in the middle of the game,” Sweden urged as EU countries discussed emissions trading (ETS).
WorldFor almost the entire term of office, the Liberals have been under the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties. This also means that the embrace of the Sweden Democrats is firm, believes political science professor Li Bennich-Björkman. This line is being cemented forcefully.
SwedenFor almost the entire term in office, the Liberals have been below the threshold. But at the finish line, voters once again saved one of Sweden's oldest parties. This also means that the embrace of the Sweden Democrats is firm, believes political science professor Li Bennich-Björkman. This line is being cemented forcefully.
SwedenThe red-green parties' lead in SVT's poll has disappeared, and according to current forecasts the blocs are now completely level. It all comes down to this, and we are in a situation that is extremely difficult to assess, says political scientist Tommy Möller.
SwedenA series of recent statements have put the spotlight on conflicts within the Tidö parties. I think we should calm down, says M leader and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.
SwedenShe says the Sweden Democrats are pursuing racist policies and would not hug Jimmie Åkesson. Nevertheless, Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is campaigning until the last minute for the "blue-yellow team" and does not rule out becoming a minister again in a government with the Sweden Democrats. "It is possible to undo your early vote on election day," Åkesson shoots back.
SwedenGlobal warming will not stop at 1.5 degrees, the UN has said. I hope it does not kill hope, says Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
SwedenLower taxes on charging electric cars and higher mileage reimbursement for private electric cars. These are some of the Liberal Party's proposals that would make it cheaper to live a climate-friendly life.
SwedenThe Liberals want more people to switch from petrol cars to electric cars. That's why they promise to completely abolish the electricity tax on charging and raise mileage reimbursement. We will ensure that the electric car wins, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L).
SwedenReward municipalities that allow new nuclear power, the Liberals propose.
SwedenNuclear engineering company Blykalla wants to build a new nuclear power plant in Tierp. An application has been submitted to the government. A certain customer group is in the sights. Data centers are perhaps the fastest growing customer group, says CEO Jacob Stedman.
BusinessClimate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) is now responding to Åkesson's deadline for her party. Our focus needs to be on the opposing side and not on pissing in our own tent, she says.
SwedenRecord heat is looming over the EU environment ministers' meeting in Luxembourg. Yet many countries are calling for fewer - not more - climate actions.
WorldEvery tenth Swedish home risks being affected by landslides, floods and flooding. But few buyers believe that their own home is exposed. The awareness of how natural disasters will affect our properties is very low, says Per Sangrud at Länsförsäkringar.
SwedenTwo 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.
SwedenThe Liberals in Västmanland have decided to nominate Education Minister Lotta Edholm to the post as new party leader.
SwedenThe state must be involved and pay for municipal climate adaptation, believe the Center Party and the Green Party. The parties are critical of the climate adaptation inquiry.
SwedenProperty owners may be forced to pay for the municipalities' climate adaptation measures, suggests a new investigation. It can be a blow of hundreds of thousands of kronor.
SwedenMore and more are backing Romina Pourmokhtari – now also Västerbotten's county association. The current Environment and Climate Minister still does not want to comment on whether she wants to become The Liberals' next party leader – but calls the support for her "honorable".
SwedenThe 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.
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