Miljöpartiet de Gröna
The Green Party or Miljöparitet de Gröna is a political party in Sweden. The party was founded in 1981 emerging out of the movement opposing nuclear power in a referendum held 1980. It entered parliament for the first time in 1988 but failed to enter in the following election in 1991, but returning again in 1994.
| Current Spokespersons | Peter Eriksson Maria Wetterstrand |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Color | green |
| Symbol | Dandelion |
| Political ideology | green movement |
| Election results | 4.5 % (2002) |
| Seats in Parliament | 17 (349) |
| In Government | - |
The Green Party is an environmentalist party that attracts young people. The party takes a strong stand against membership in the European Union and wants a new referendum on the issue. The Greens support a phasing-out of nuclear energy in Sweden and hope to replace it with alternative, environmentally friendly energy sources.
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Party spokespersons
The party does not have a formalized leadership, but does have two party spokespersons, currently Peter Eriksson and Maria Wetterstrand.See also
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