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Learn about the efforts to increase women's representation in Sweden's government through national campaigns and election trends. Discover the changes in male and female chairmen in the parliament and the challenges faced by minority governments.
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Sweden´s government – October 2014 50/50 Men & Women
Chairmen of the parliament 75 % men 25 % women
Changes from 2010 to 20142010: 45 % Women2014: 43 % Women - 5 Women
More women into European Politics – National & regional elections september 2014 The process • Apply to become LK candidate, including a campaignplan • Confirmed by LK • LK
Sucessful LK candidates Birgitta Ohlsson Maria Weimert
Trends national election 2014 • Strong Right & Left wind in the opinion • More values, less pragmatic/economic issues • Much stronger Sweden democrats • F! did not get into the parliament • The middle parties lost in support from the voters • No really strong political issue in the debates • A very difficult situation in the parliament • Minority government based on Social democrats and the Green