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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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Kristersson: Ukraine belongs in the EU

"Very encouraging. " So comments Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) on the EU Commission's announcement that Ukraine and Moldova have fulfilled the criteria to initiate talks on EU membership.

Kristersson: Ukraine belongs in the EU

Swedish fighter jet to patrol over the Baltic

The Government has given the green light to the Swedish Armed Forces to contribute with Swedish air force to NATO's air surveillance. .

Swedish fighter jet to patrol over the Baltic

Lövin's criticism of the government: "Misleading"

The government was grossly misleading in its presentation of its marine environment proposal, which is intended to protect fish stocks. Former Environment Minister Isabella Lövin (MP) believes this.

Lövin's criticism of the government: "Misleading"

Kristersson calls for unity in a troubled world

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) called for fighting for Swedish freedom in his speech on National Day. Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson did the same.

Kristersson calls for unity in a troubled world

Kristersson: Broad agreement on the climate

The S-leader accuses Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) of wanting to cooperate with parties that want to tear up the climate pact. However, according to Kristersson, it is not current.

Kristersson: Broad agreement on the climate

Kristersson after the murder: "More cooperation"

Gambino is shot to death in a parking garage in Gothenburg at night. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) states that the murder shows that organized crime networks will continue.

Kristersson after the murder: "More cooperation"

Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025

The government wants to allow vineyards, microbreweries, and small distilleries to sell their alcohol products directly on site. But there are certain restrictions to avoid threatening Systembolaget.

Farm sales of alcohol should be allowed in 2025

New trawl boundary in the Baltic Sea to save the herring

The government wants to move the trawling boundary along the entire Baltic Sea coast and ban bottom trawling in protected marine areas. It should have been done a long time ago, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).

New trawl boundary in the Baltic Sea to save the herring

Kristersson: A security zone does not solve everything

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) comments now on the police's decision to introduce a security zone in the Hageby district in Norrköping - the country's first since the law was introduced at the end of April. It does not mean that we solve all problems, he says.

Kristersson: A security zone does not solve everything

Therése Lindgren interviews politicians

Influencer Therése Lindgren is doing an EU special on TikTok and Instagram ahead of the upcoming EU election. There, she will interview Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Opposition Leader Magdalena Andersson (S).

Therése Lindgren interviews politicians

Kristersson: Good with the euro - important issue

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) confirms his stance that he thinks it would be "good" to introduce the euro in Sweden. He welcomes the debate that is ongoing about the issue.

Kristersson: Good with the euro - important issue

Svantesson on inflation: Sees the light in the tunnel

The unusually high inflation – which has characterized the Swedish economy since 2022 – may soon be defeated, according to the government. This opens the door for a new type of economic policy with greater public investments, according to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M).

Svantesson on inflation: Sees the light in the tunnel

Kristersson: Fully Supports Her

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has been on a visit to Sweden and talked about forestry. After that, she will receive support from Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

Kristersson: Fully Supports Her

Kristersson on the AI initiative: Important investment

Microsoft is investing in Sweden. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson welcomes the news.

Kristersson on the AI initiative: Important investment

Kristersson: S's attitude is irresponsible

The Social Democrats' Magdalena Andersson wants the Moderates to shut the door to the parties on the extreme right-wing in the European Parliament. A "reckless attitude", replies Ulf Kristersson (M) in SVT's Agenda.

Kristersson: S's attitude is irresponsible