Romina Pourmokhtari

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?

Government Boosts Electric Car Scrappage Premium to 25,000 Kronor

The scrappage premium for those who buy an electric car has almost become a fiasco. Now the government is increasing the premium from 10,000 to 25,000 kronor.

Sweden Invests in 48,000 Electric Mopeds for Ghana to Offset Emissions

Sweden is investing 109 million kronor in 48,000 new electric mopeds in Ghana. The investment is intended to compensate for Swedes' emissions of greenhouse gases, reports Dagens Nyheter.

Sweden is failing to meet climate targets

Sweden appears to be missing the set climate targets up to 2045. The government admits that more measures are required to even approach the goals of reduced emissions.

Wind Farm Cable Approval Granted but Vattenfall Faces Cost Hurdle

The Government grants permission for the power cables to a new offshore wind farm outside Falkenberg. But Vattenfall will have to foot the bill – which means the project may never happen.

Green Party Proposes Emissions Trading to Replace Reduction Obligation

The reduction obligation has soon played out its role, believes the Green Party. Instead, MP wants to see a national system for emission rights according to the same model as exists for heavy industry within the EU.

Sweden's National Parks Struggle with Maintenance and Accessibility

Falling trees, bridges that are rotting and overflowing trash cans. This is the reality in several of the country's national parks and nature reserves. The gap between the great needs and the government's allocations is far too large, says Kristina Ljungros, Secretary General of the Swedish Outdoor Association.

Nordic Nations Unite to Tackle Unsafe Products from Temu and Shein

Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are joining forces against dangerous products from global online stores such as Temu and Shein.

Swedish Climate Goals at Risk: Experts Criticize Kristersson's Leadership

The government's policy is not enough for Sweden to reach its climate goals by 2030, warn the experts in the Climate Policy Council. For me, it is obvious that Ulf Kristersson has lost control over the climate work, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind.

Sweden's Government Rejects Experts' Call for Higher Fuel Taxes

The Climate Policy Council wants to see an increased reduction obligation and higher fuel taxes already this year to quickly reduce Sweden's emissions. But Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (L) does not want that. It is a recommendation that does not align with any party's actual plan in the Swedish Riksdag.

Sweden Unveils First Baltic Marine National Park in Nämdöskärgården

The Climate Minister Rejects Climate Report

OECD criticizes Sweden's climate policy

The OECD directs harsh criticism towards the government's climate policy and concludes that Sweden risks missing the emission targets.

Investigator wants tougher penalties for environmental crimes

The organized environmental crime is increasing in Sweden. Now, stricter penalties and better cooperation between the authorities are being proposed. There are deficiencies in how we have combated environmental crime, says the government's investigator.

Controversial forest proposals are ready – do not meet the targets

The Environmental Objectives Committee's proposal is not enough for Sweden to reach the climate goals for the forest. Reality has shown that more measures are required, it is completely obvious, says the committee's chairman Lars Tysklind (The Liberals).

The Green Light for the Norrbotniabanan

The Government gives the green light for the start of construction of the Norrbotniabanan railway between Dåva and Skellefteå. At the same time, eleven additional infrastructure projects receive the green light.

Kuylenstierna becomes new head of the Environmental Protection Agency

The Mission: Reviewing the Climate Policy Goals

The Government and the Sweden Democrats want to review the intermediate targets for Sweden's climate policy. The purpose is for them to be adapted more to the EU's legislation. The Green Party calls it a "smokescreen maneuver".

The Minister: Trump's climate withdrawal can spread

It is obviously serious that the new President of the USA once again wants to leave the Paris Agreement, says Climate and Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).

Companies to get environmental permits faster

With, among other things, a new authority and fast track, environmental permits for companies' operations will be expedited, proposes an investigation. The time is ripe for a major change, says Environment and Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals).

The Government is Relaxing Shoreline Protection

The Government and the Sweden Democrats are easing the coastal protection. It will become easier for private individuals to build near small watercourses and lakes and easier for companies to start operations. However, the proposal is also expected to harm wildlife and vegetation and worsen individuals' opportunities to exercise the right of public access.

This is how nuclear power will be accelerated

The trial period for building new nuclear power can be shortened by three years. Moreover, the total permit fees will be halved, proposes a new investigation.

Like the heat record: Wake-up call for the government

The earth has never been warmer than in 2024, states the EU's climate service Copernicus. The message "must be a wake-up call" for Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari (The Liberals), says the Social Democrats' climate policy spokesperson Anna-Caren Sätherberg.

The Moderate Party and The Liberals broke agreement on primeval forests

The Social Democrats are accusing the Moderate Party and the Liberals of abandoning an agreement on the protection of natural and primeval forests within the Environmental Objectives Committee. The new proposal from the Tidö parties is watered down, according to Member Joakim Järrebring (S). We will not be able to protect remaining natural forests, he says.