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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Two men are suspected of preparing to commit aggravated assault in connection with Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer's election campaign in Gothenburg on Thursday evening. The police intervened, but in a very calm manner. No one was injured and it did not cause any significant concern at the scene, Strömmer tells TT.
Swedish politicsSD leader Jimmie Åkesson does not want to offer the Liberals any support votes. It is not in the Sweden Democrats' interest to vote for other parties, he tells TV4 Nyheterna.
Swedish politicsThe Centre Party wants to see a centre-left government with S, KD and perhaps MP after the election. KD leader Ebba Busch says she could instead consider welcoming C to Tidö sides.
Swedish politicsA pro-Russian troll network has spread lies about election fraud in Sweden and about Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, SVT Nyheter reports.
Swedish politicsThe Liberals promise to introduce a maximum limit of 20 students per school class in the next term, provided that the party enters parliament. "It's all over for the Moderates if the Liberals don't get in," says party leader Simona Mohamsson.
Swedish politicsJimmie Åkesson says in an interview with the French news agency AFP that he is aiming for the post of prime minister in 2030 or later.
Swedish politicsAfter several high-profile cases in which care workers have abused the elderly, the Moderates now want to toughen the penalties.
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties are not making any gains in SVT/Verian's first poll since June. The opposition has a 10-point lead. Polls are polls, and it is election day that counts, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson tells TT.
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