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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The prime minister's rivals are promising new tough measures against crime if they are allowed to form a government. Among other things, they want special laws to make life difficult for gang criminals.
Swedish politicsThe Moderates want to review whether it should be easier to divorce without a cooling-off period. The aim is for women to get out of a violent relationship more quickly.
Swedish politicsThe Moderate Party leader, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, now says that he "never understood" why parents have to pay a fee to send their children to preschool. In practice, it is an extra tax on work, Kristersson says in SVT's Utfrågningen.
Swedish politicsPrime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) promises tougher action against men who commit crimes against women. One of the proposals is that men could be taken into compulsory custody "when the risk of violence is clear".
Swedish politicsJimmie Åkesson (SD) criticized Christian Democrat leader Ebba Busch in his summer speech. Busch then quickly rerouted her campaign tour to Åkesson's Sölvesborg - where she had a peace coffee with the SD leader. We agree on four more years for a blue-yellow election victory, says Busch.
Swedish politicsNorway's King Harald has died. "Throughout the years, the King has been a good friend to me, my family and to Sweden. King Harald is now mourned by many in our country," Sweden's King Carl Gustaf wrote in a statement.
WorldThe Social Democrats are filing a complaint against Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).
Swedish politicsThe Moderates are now promising that today's sentence discount for those convicted of multiple crimes will be abolished in 2029. That is a year earlier than they said just two weeks ago.
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