Moderates Reach Five-Year High in SVT/Verian Poll as Support Also Rises in TV4/Novus Survey
The Moderates are at their highest level in five years in the latest SVT/Verian poll. The party is also gaining in the TV4/Novus survey.
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Ulf Kristersson
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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Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson is losing voters’ confidence, according to a new Novus survey. Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson has overtaken her and now has the highest level of confidence among voters.
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