In a surprising political move, Mats Persson was appointed as Sweden's new labor minister just a week after being caught in a controversy over false statements regarding the Muslim educational association, Ibn Rushd.

Persson, previously the education minister, falsely claimed that the association's funding was cut due to its alleged anti-democratic values, a statement later proven untrue.

Despite the scandal, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson promoted Persson, raising questions about accountability in Swedish politics.

Simultaneously, Johan Pehrson, leader of the Liberal Party, took over as education minister, a strategic shift aimed at strengthening the party's focus on education ahead of the 2026 elections.

Pehrson's move is seen as an attempt to regain voter confidence in the education sector, a key issue for the Liberals.

The reshuffle has sparked debate about the priorities and integrity of the current government, with critics questioning the lack of repercussions for misleading public statements.