Sweden’s Minister of Rural Affairs is proposing a controversial shift in the nation’s climate policy, igniting debate over the country’s environmental commitments.Minister Peter Kullgren unveiled plans today to eliminate Sweden’s national climate goals, arguing for a renewed focus on international pressure-especially on major emitters like China and India-to drive down global emissions. The proposals also include a rollback of existing school meal policies, with a call to end meat-free days in school cafeterias.
Updated 5:19 PM | Published 1:53 PM
Sweden’s Minister of Rural Affairs is proposing a significant shift in the country’s climate policy, calling for the elimination of national climate goals and a renewed focus on international pressure.
The proposals, unveiled today, also include a call to end meat-free days in school cafeterias.
“The debate about the climate is tedious,” said Minister Peter Kullgren.
The Swedish Democrats are advocating for the removal of national climate targets, arguing that greater pressure should be placed on China and India to reduce emissions.
The proposals were presented today by Minister of Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren.
Kullgren stated that Sweden has consistently reduced emissions since the 1970s and currently has the lowest emissions per capita in the European Union. He believes that achieving global emissions reductions requires focusing on countries heavily reliant on coal.
“Sweden has no reason to be ashamed. Sweden must stop hurting itself,” the minister said.
