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Swedish MP's viral soccer analogy criticizes government performance

Key Points
  • Swedish MP Mikael Damberg's parliament speech comparing the government to Tottenham Hotspur went viral internationally.
  • Climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari says Sweden's emissions rose in 2024, partly due to voter preferences.
  • A report by the Swedish Institute indicates Sweden's international reputation is currently strong.

In Sweden, Social Democratic MP Mikael Damberg made a viral speech in parliament comparing the government's work to the English soccer club Tottenham Hotspur. ' His words reportedly reached millions internationally, with outlets like Mirror and Daily Mail covering it. Damberg explained he aimed to make a humorous point about the Swedish economy's low growth and unemployment from an EU perspective, and did not expect such widespread attention.

Meanwhile, climate and environment minister Romina Pourmokhtari stated in an interview with Expressen that Sweden's climate efforts are worsening, with emissions increasing by seven percent in 2024, and attributed part of this to voter demands for reduced reduction obligations. Separately, Feber reported that Sweden's international reputation is strong, according to the Swedish Institute's annual report, highlighting factors like political stability and sustainability.

the government, like Tottenham, has resources but is underperforming, risking making Sweden 'spursy.'

Mikael Damberg, Social Democratic MP

he aimed to make a humorous point about the Swedish economy's low growth and unemployment from an EU perspective, and did not expect such widespread attention.

Mikael Damberg, Social Democratic MP

Sweden's climate efforts are worsening, with emissions increasing by seven percent in 2024

Romina Pourmokhtari, climate and environment minister

attributed part of this to voter demands for reduced reduction obligations.

Romina Pourmokhtari, climate and environment minister

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