Feb 27 • 08:12 UTC 🇸🇪 Sweden Dagens Nyheter

Tomas Ramberg: It could be the Green Party that has to be ashamed when Sweden misses climate goals

Tomas Ramberg critiques the Green Party for its stance on climate goals amidst governmental failures in Sweden.

Tomas Ramberg highlights the political dynamics surrounding Sweden's climate goals, particularly criticizing the Green Party (MP) for its harsh critiques of the current government’s inability to meet these targets. As Sweden faces increasing evidence, including criticism from the independent Climate Policy Council, that it is likely to miss its climate milestones set for 2030, the pressure on the Green Party intensifies. It is suggested that if the opposition wins the upcoming elections, it could be a member of the Green Party who may ultimately be responsible for Sweden's failure to achieve its climate goals.

The article reflects on the current government's policies, particularly those from the Tidö parties, which have promoted cheaper fossil fuels and slow electrification efforts. These policies have contributed significantly to the challenges Sweden faces in meeting its climate objectives. The situation is exacerbated by proposals such as that from Environment Minister Romina Pourmokhtari, who suggested abolishing one of the essential goals related to emissions from cars and transport, a move that has led to strong backlash, including surprise from even the Sweden Democrats.

The implications of these climate policies and proposals are substantial, as they could lead to a crisis of credibility for the Green Party should the opposition win the upcoming elections. As discussions about environmental responsibility intensify, the party's future success and relevance in Sweden's political landscape will be directly tied to its ability to navigate these challenges and maintain its integrity in the climate debate.

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