‘Sweden is back’: Magdalena Andersson has big plans for Europe
In an interview with POLITICO, Sweden’s election winner reveals her unfinished business with Russia, Trump — and the far right.
Sweden’s former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson is set to return to power after four years of opposition. She aims to bolster Europe’s standing in an unstable world during her second term as prime minister. In an interview, Andersson emphasized the need for a stronger European Union to counter Russia, an unpredictable United States, and China's growing influence.
She wants to reform the EU's decision-making processes, particularly during the European Council's summit meetings, where unanimous support is often required. Andersson also plans to eliminate the rule granting every EU member country a veto on foreign policy, advocating for a qualified majority approach instead. One of her top priorities is to utilize Russia's frozen financial assets to aid Ukraine's defense costs, rather than adding to the EU's multi-year budget.
Andersson remains committed to NATO membership, despite accusations from her center-right predecessor that her party was unreliable. She supports forging stronger ties with Canada, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, and believes the EU should look beyond its borders for alliances, particularly in the global south.
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