All Parties in the Riksdag Stand Behind Sweden’s Climate Goals for the First Time
Today, the Tidö parties have announced a new agreement on climate policy, marking a significant milestone in Sweden’s efforts to combat climate change. In a press conference held to unveil the new agreement, it was revealed that the Sweden Democrats are now throwing their support behind Sweden’s climate goals for 2045, including the milestone goals for 2030 and 2040.
This development means that all parties in the Riksdag are now officially backing the climate goals for the first time, signaling a unified commitment to addressing the pressing issue of climate change in the country.
This marks a notable shift for the Sweden Democrats, who have previously expressed skepticism and reluctance towards fully endorsing the climate goals. In the past, the party’s climate policy spokesperson Martin Kinnunen had voiced concerns about the feasibility of the goals, stating that “You have started at the wrong end and chiseled out percentage figures and years before you had an inkling of how to get there,” in an interview with DN just over a year ago.
The decision by the Sweden Democrats to stand behind Sweden’s climate goals is a significant development and reflects a growing consensus on the importance of taking swift and decisive action to address climate change.
In light of this groundbreaking agreement, the government and the Sweden Democrats have called a joint press conference today at 1:10 p.m. to further discuss the implications and next steps in advancing Sweden’s climate policy.