Eskilstuna municipal councilor Göran Gredfors has been asked to leave the Moderate Party following allegations of involvement in starting a new political party. The decision was announced in a press release from the party on March 16, 2026.
According to reports from both SVT Sörmland and Eskilstuna-Kuriren, Gredfors was confronted with evidence of his participation in establishing a new party, which violates the Moderate Party's statutes and rules. Party ombudsman Martin Edgélius confirmed that he had asked Gredfors to leave all positions held as a member of the Moderate Party.
I have asked him to leave the assignments he has received as a member of the Moderate Party. We are following developments to see if anything more needs to be handled,
"I have asked him to leave the assignments he has received as a member of the Moderate Party. We are following developments to see if anything more needs to be handled," Edgélius stated in the official announcement. The party indicated that Gredfors' actions constituted a breach of party regulations, leading to his departure.
SVT Nyheter Sörmland reported attempting to contact Gredfors for comment on the situation. The incident represents a significant development in local politics in Eskilstuna, where Gredfors served as a municipal councilor for the Moderate Party.