Green Party

Overview

The Green Party (Miljöpartiet de gröna, MP) is Sweden's environmentalist party. Instead of a single leader it has two spokespersons, one woman and one man, currently Amanda Lind and Daniel Helldén. It is part of the opposition bloc that won a narrow majority in 2026.

History

The party grew out of the anti-nuclear movement after the 1980 nuclear referendum and was founded in 1981. It entered the Riksdag in 1988, the first new party to do so in seventy years.

It governed for the first time with the Social Democrats from 2014 to 2021 in the Löfven governments, leaving after the opposition's budget passed in parliament.

Economic Policy

The Greens favour rapid emission cuts, investment in rail and renewables, green taxes and a just transition. They oppose new nuclear power subsidies.

Social Policy

The party is socially liberal and feminist, and favours a more generous refugee policy than most other parties.

Foreign Policy

The Greens are pro-European and back aid to Ukraine. They voted against NATO membership in 2023.

Where They Stand

• Seeks rapid cuts in emissions and investment in rail and renewables
• Opposes public subsidies for new nuclear power
• Supports stronger protection of forests and biodiversity
• Favours a more generous refugee policy
• Is pro-European and supports aid to Ukraine

Electoral Record

The party won 5.1 percent in 2022 and 6.1 percent and 22 seats in 2026.

Position on the Political Compass

Green Party sits on the left-leaning side on economics and is more libertarian on questions of social freedom and authority.

These positions are approximate and meant as a guide. Take the test to see how your own views compare.

Key Figures

Sources and Further Reading

• Green Party (Sweden) (Wikipedia)en.wikipedia.org
• Official party websitemp.se

Other Sweden Parties