Ulf Kristersson is the Prime Minister of Sweden, born 1963 in Lund, and has a diverse political and professional background. After starting his political engagement in sixth form and studying to become a civil economist, he has served as a leader within the Moderate Youth League and held several significant roles, including as a finance councillor and social welfare councillor. Kristersson has also been the Minister for Social Security and is active in Parliament, where he works towards a Sweden characterised by equality, progress, and trust. He resides in Strängnäs with his family. [1]
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There is great concern about rising energy prices in the EU, but there will be no closure of the emissions trading system (ETS), Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) promises.
World politicsSweden's revenue from congestion charges will not have to be shared with other countries, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) said during Thursday's EU summit in Brussels.
BusinessFierce criticism and a "massive scolding" were voiced, but EU leaders failed to persuade Hungary. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stubbornly refuses billion-dollar loans to Ukraine. "Unworthy," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
ConflictsThe Riksdag will be called into extraordinary sessions on August 12 and 13, Altinget reports.
Swedish politicsExplosions and fires are reported at energy facilities in areas around the Persian Gulf. Israel has attacked Iran's largest gas field, and Qatar's main facilities have been attacked by Iran, causing US President Donald Trump to rage. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) describes the situation as "totally chaotic".
World"A Swedish citizen was executed in Iran on Wednesday morning. It is truly disgusting, but unfortunately not entirely surprising." Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) told TT.
Swedish politicsIt's an "acceptable" solution, even though it sends an unfortunate signal. This is how Sweden views the EU offering Ukraine help to repair a pipeline through which Russian oil will flow to Hungary - in order to get Budapest to stop blocking the EU's multi-billion-euro loan to Ukraine.
WorldIt is not appropriate for Sweden to contribute to securing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) announced.
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