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Sweden’s Climate Crisis at Election | Europe News
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Ten thousand Swedes flooded Stockholm’s streets in a climate rally just weeks before the election, with Greta Thunberg leading the charge to demand urgent action. Protesters accuse the Kristersson government of rolling back emissions policies—cutting petrol taxes and weakening green fuel rules—despite scientific warnings and public pressure. A third of voters now see climate change as their top priority. While officials argue gradual change protects business competitiveness, activists insist immediate, science-backed measures are needed to avoid catastrophe. With elections looming, the climate crisis is no longer a backdrop—it’s the headline forcing politicians to choose between empty promises or real solutions.
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