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In its statement the government identified as feminist. It aims to increase gender equality, reduce the [[gender wage gap]] and introduce quota if female representation on governing boards is below 40% by 2016. It also promised to increase penalties for aggravated sexual offences.<ref>Prime Minister's Office, {{cite web|url=http://www.government.se/sb/d/2031/a/247569|title=Statement of Government Policy 3 October 2014|publisher=|accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> |
In its statement the government identified as feminist. It aims to increase gender equality, reduce the [[gender wage gap]] and introduce quota if female representation on governing boards is below 40% by 2016. It also promised to increase penalties for aggravated sexual offences.<ref>Prime Minister's Office, {{cite web|url=http://www.government.se/sb/d/2031/a/247569|title=Statement of Government Policy 3 October 2014|publisher=|accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref> |
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The government's foreign policy will consist of pursuing membership of the [[Security Council]] and remaining outside [[NATO]]. The government said it opposes [[Islamic State|IS]]. It |
The government's foreign policy will consist of pursuing membership of the [[Security Council]] and remaining outside [[NATO]]. The government said it opposes [[Islamic State|IS]]. It was the first EU government to recognise the [[State of Palestine]] in view to "facilitate a peace agreement by making the parties less unequal",<ref>{{cite web|http://www.dn.se/debatt/sweden-today-decides-to-recognise-the-state-of-palestine/|title=“Sweden today decides to recognise the State of Palestine” |author=[[Margot Wallström]], Minister for Foreign Affairs|publisher=Dagens Nyheter|accessdate=30 October 2014}}</ref> resulting in that Israel the same day recalled its ambassador for consultations.<ref>http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/Israel-recalls-ambassador-to-Stockholm-after-Swedens-decision-to-recognize-Palestinian-state-380351 Israel recalls ambassador to Stockholm after Swedens decision to recognize Palestinian state], Jerusalem Post 30 October 2014}} </ref> |
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Revision as of 23:49, 31 October 2014
Stefan Löfven's cabinet | |
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 53rd Cabinet of Sweden | |
| Incumbent | |
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| Date formed | 3 October 2014 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Head of government | Stefan Löfven |
| Member party | Social Democrats Green Party |
| Status in legislature | Coalition minority government |
| Opposition party | Moderate Party Sweden Democrats Centre Party Left Party Liberal People's Party Christian Democrats |
| History | |
| Election | 2014 election |
| Predecessor | Cabinet of Reinfeldt |
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The cabinet of Stefan Löfven is the present Government of Sweden. It is a coalition cabinet consisting of two parties: the Social Democrats and the Green Party. The cabinet was installed on 3 October 2014, following the 2014 general election.
With only 37.9% of the popular votes and roughly 39.5% of the seats in parliament (113+25 out of 349 seats), it is one of the weakest minority governments in Swedish history and the cabinet will need to seek support from other parties in the Swedish Riksdag: they have ruled out cooperation with the Sweden Democrats. This is the first time that the Green Party is part of a cabinet, and the first time in 57 years that the Social Democrats form a coalition cabinet. It is led by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, leader of the Social Democrats. Sweden now has 24 new ministers - 12 men and 12 women.[1]
The cabinet was installed following a formal government meeting with King Carl XVI Gustaf at 12:00 AM on 3 October 2014. Stefan Löfven had previously announced his cabinet ministers at 09:00 AM on the same day.[2][3][4][5][6]
Ministers
Facts and statistics
The numbers below refer to the composition of the cabinet at its formation on October 3, 2014.
- Number of ministers: 24 (the Prime Minister included)[18]
- Number of women: 12[18]
- Number of men: 12[18]
- Average age: 45,4[18]
- Youngest minister: Aida Hadžialić (27 years)[18]
- Oldest minister: Kristina Persson (68 years)[18]
- Number of foreign-born ministers: 4[18]
Party breakdown
Party breakdown of cabinet ministers:
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Policy
The government has announced the outline of its policy on 3 October 2014. Plans included reducing unemployment to the lowest level in the EU by 2020, reducing deficits, phasing out nuclear energy and reducing emissions from fossil fuels.[19]
In its statement the government identified as feminist. It aims to increase gender equality, reduce the gender wage gap and introduce quota if female representation on governing boards is below 40% by 2016. It also promised to increase penalties for aggravated sexual offences.[20]
The government's foreign policy will consist of pursuing membership of the Security Council and remaining outside NATO. The government said it opposes IS. It was the first EU government to recognise the State of Palestine in view to "facilitate a peace agreement by making the parties less unequal",[21] resulting in that Israel the same day recalled its ambassador for consultations.[22]
References
- ^ http://www.thelocal.se/20141003/live-blog-lofven-cabinet
- ^ "Löfvens nya regering - och de frågor den ska driva". Veckans Affärer (in Swedish). 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Sveriges nya regering" (in Swedish). Regeringen. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ Grönberg, Anna (3 October 2014). "Här är Löfvens regering" (in Swedish). SVT. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Här är de nya ministrarna". Dagens Nyheter (in Swedish). 3 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Sveriges nya regering (Sweden's new government)" (in Swedish). Swedish government. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Contact the Ministry of the Environment". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Prime Minister's Office". Retrieved 13 October 2014.
- ^ "Contact the Ministry of Justice". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ [http://www.government.se/sb/d/18341/a/247283 "Margot Wallstr�m and Isabella Lövin welcomed to the Ministry"]. Retrieved 5 October 2014.
{{cite web}}: replacement character in|title=at position 15 (help) - ^ "Ministry of Defence". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Ministry of Health and Social Affairs". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Ministry of Finance". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Contact the Ministry of Education and Research". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Ministry of Enterprise". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Contact the Ministry of Culture". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ "Contact the Ministry of Employment". Retrieved 5 October 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g Kerpner, Joachim, "Fakta om regeringen", Aftonbladet, retrieved 5 October 2014
- ^ Prime Minister's Office, "Statement of Government Policy 3 October 2014". Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ Prime Minister's Office, "Statement of Government Policy 3 October 2014". Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ Margot Wallström, Minister for Foreign Affairs. ""Sweden today decides to recognise the State of Palestine"". Dagens Nyheter.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help); Text "http://www.dn.se/debatt/sweden-today-decides-to-recognise-the-state-of-palestine/" ignored (help) - ^ http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Politics-And-Diplomacy/Israel-recalls-ambassador-to-Stockholm-after-Swedens-decision-to-recognize-Palestinian-state-380351 Israel recalls ambassador to Stockholm after Swedens decision to recognize Palestinian state], Jerusalem Post 30 October 2014}}
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