The debate over how to manage Sweden's forests is intensifying as the EU pushes for stronger climate goals.

Miljöpartiet argues for concrete changes in forest policy to protect ecological values, whereas Centerpartiet emphasizes the importance of individual forest owners' freedom.

Meanwhile, moderates see Sweden's forests playing a critical role as Europe's largest carbon sink, revealing significant political discord.

With 75 percent of Sweden's land covered by forests and a substantial part of its economy reliant on the forest industry, the EU's ambitions are met with resistance.

Whether forest management should be regulated nationally or by the EU remains hotly contested.