TheKristersson cabinet (Swedish:regeringen Kristersson) is the 57thgovernment of Sweden and is formed byUlf Kristersson, leader of theModerate Party. It is acoalition government consisting of three parties: the Moderate Party, theChristian Democrats, and theLiberals.[1] The cabinet works closely with theSweden Democrats, in accordance with theTidö Agreement backed by a majority in theRiksdag.
Ulf Kristersson cabinet | |
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![]() 57thCabinet of Sweden | |
incumbent | |
![]() Ministers gathered atLejonbacken after meeting with the King | |
Date formed | 18 October 2022 |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Carl XVI Gustaf |
Head of government | Ulf Kristersson |
Deputy head of government | Ebba Busch |
No. of ministers | 24 |
Member party | Moderate Party Christian Democrats Liberals |
Status in legislature | Minority government (coalition) Withconfidence and supply fromSweden Democrats 103 / 349 (30%) |
Opposition party | Social Democrats Left Party Centre Party Green Party |
Opposition leader | Magdalena Andersson |
History | |
Election | 2022 Swedish general election |
Predecessor | Andersson cabinet |
Formation
editIn the2022 Swedish general election, the right-wing parliamentary faction consisting of the Sweden Democrats, Moderate Party, Christian Democrats, and Liberals won a slim majority of 176 out of 349 seats. Following a month of negotiations, theTidö Agreement was signed between the parties. Along with a list of common reforms, the agreement stipulates the parties' intention to govern as a coalition, with theconfidence and supply from the Sweden Democrats.[2]
On 17 October 2022, Kristersson was electedPrime Minister of Sweden by theRiksdag following a 176–173 vote.[3][4][5] It is the first time the Sweden Democrats exert direct government influence.[6] SomeEuropean Union lawmakers criticised the centre-right and the Moderate Party in particular, as a member of theEuropean People's Party, for allying with the far right,[7] as did Swedish opposition leaders.[8]
The next day a special council was held at theRoyal Palace to mark the formal accession of the new government and KingCarl XVI Gustaf, who chaired the meeting, confirmed that a change of government had taken place.[9]
Ministers
editBelow are the cabinet members listed.
Party breakdown
editParty breakdown of cabinet ministers:
13 | |
6 | |
5 |
Policy
editThe government is set to base their politics on the Tidö Agreement. A specific policy manifesto was presented when Kristersson held his declaration of government (regeringsförklaring) on 18 October 2022.
Notes
edit- ^Not a separate minister post
References
edit- ^"Riksdagen röstar om Ulf Kristersson på måndagen".Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). 17 October 2022. Retrieved17 October 2022.
- ^Persson, Ida (14 October 2022)."Allt du behöver veta om "Tidöavtalet"".SVT Nyheter (in Swedish). Retrieved17 October 2022.
- ^"Sweden's parliament elects conservative prime minister".Associated Press. 17 October 2022.Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved19 October 2022.
- ^"Swedish parliament elects conservative PM".Deutsche Welle.Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved19 October 2022.
- ^Cursino, Malu (17 October 2022)."Ulf Kristersson: Swedish parliament elects new PM backed by far right".BBC News.Archived from the original on 17 October 2022. Retrieved19 October 2022.
- ^Henley, John (14 October 2022)."Swedish parties agree coalition with backing of far-right".The Guardian.Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved19 October 2022.
- ^Szumski, Charles (16 September 2022)."EU lawmakers slam EPP for siding with far-right amid Swedish election results".Euractiv.Archived from the original on 24 September 2022. Retrieved19 October 2022.
- ^Duxbury, Charlie (17 October 2022)."Swedish parliament backs center-right leader Ulf Kristersson as new PM".Politico.Archived from the original on 18 October 2022. Retrieved19 October 2022.
- ^url=https://www.kungahuset.se/arkiv/nyheter/2022-10-18-ny-regering-tilltradd-i-konselj-under-kungens-ordforandeskap
Preceded by | Cabinet of Sweden 2022– | Incumbent |