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Swedish Kristersson government criticism

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By early August 2026, opinion pieces questioned Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s integrity and called for sweeping reforms, labeling immigration, climate policy, feminism, pandemic measures and Ukraine support as “political frauds” and urging expanded nuclear power, AI investment and restored energy ties with Russia. The next day trade‑union voices highlighted that unemployment stayed at about 350,000 – the same as in 2019 – and that the Public Employment Service had been cut from roughly 250 local offices to 83, with a near‑billion‑kronor budget cut, 4,500 staff layoffs and about 3,000 resignations. The “Rusta och matcha” reform was described as costly, offering job‑seekers only an hour of assistance per week. Editorials warned of a possible coalition with the Sweden Democrats and cited alleged patronage involving a foundation linked to Kristersson’s wife, as well as a proposed child‑family tax reduction of 5,000 SEK per month. Further commentary on 5 August criticised the government’s focus on a 155 billion‑kronor aid package for Ukraine, arguing that domestic issues such as healthcare and hospital waiting lists were being neglected. The pieces also singled out Sweden Democrats politician Richard Jomshof for extremist rhetoric, suggesting the party’s influence could shape policy if the coalition remains in power after the 13 September election. By late August, Kristersson defended the administration's climate policy following internal data showing the Moderate Party lost female voters due to climate concerns. He argued that “all subjects cannot be at the top of the agenda,” prioritizing the war in Ukraine, crime, and the economy. Polling indicated 55 percent of voters felt the government failed on climate policy, while 59 percent demanded more ambitious measures. Additionally, research noted radicalization among Sweden Democrat supporters, with 97 percent demanding further immigration reductions despite Sweden reaching some of the lowest immigration levels in the EU.

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