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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Swedish Climate Action Plan Sparks Heated Debate

Published: 2023-12-24

The Climate Action Plan presented by the Swedish Government and the Sweden Democrats has sparked various reactions.

The plan, which outlines the path to reaching long-term climate goals, has stirred criticism from the opposition.

The Aftonbladet newspaper called for Romina Pourmokhtari, the Climate and Environment Minister, to resign if the government fails to deliver on climate issues.

The government's plan includes an emission trading system set to be implemented by 2027, which could increase the cost of driving.

Moreover, the Swedish Democrats reportedly heavily influenced the plan, particularly regarding the transport sector.

While the plan has been criticized for its lack of focus on the short-term climate goals set for 2030, Romina Pourmokhtari expressed satisfaction with the outcome.