Tag: Ulf Kristersson

One Reform Can Save the Swedish Economy

To cut the Gordian Knot constraining the Swedish economy, I suggest repealing the long-standing ‘fiscal framework’ that currently dictates how the Swedish Parliament conducts fiscal policy.

Debate Shows Differences in Swedish Politics

The four parties of the governing coalition explained that they had not taken over a “laid table” but rather a pile of problems that will take a long time to solve.

Sweden Makes a Right Turn

Without question, the biggest reason why Kristersson is now the new prime minister is the impressive rise of the Swedish democrats.

Sweden Closer to Center-Right Government

The main issue keeping Kristersson from asking for a prime minister vote before Monday is a lingering disagreement between the liberal party and the nationalist conservative Swedish democrats.

Swedish Parliament Elects New Leadership

The winning center-right coalition and the opposition Left have an admirable plan: to build consensus around the parliamentary leadership.

Sweden: Tense Talks over New PM’s Cabinet

By constitutional procedure, a prime minister is elected on a negative-vote premise: unless a majority votes against him, Kristersson will become prime minister.