The Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, is facing opposition and a major challenge to his leadership over a controversial gender identity bill.

Ulf Kristersson in a black suit and tie, standing against a grey background. He is the Swedish Prime Minister on the date indicated below: 01-04-2024.
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The Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, is facing opposition and a major challenge to his leadership over a controversial gender identity bill.

The Shaken Majority: Swedish PM Faces Opposition over Gender Identity Law

The Swedish Prime Minister, Ulf Kristersson, is facing a major challenge to his leadership as his own parliamentary group and the ruling coalition are divided over a controversial gender identity bill. This bill has exposed deep divisions on both sides of the political aisle, according to a report by Euractiv.com.

Over the weekend, the rift within Sweden’s ruling majority reached unprecedented levels over the new law on gender identity. The Christian Democrats and the far-right Sweden Democrats are opposing the bill, which is backed by the Prime Minister. This has created a significant split within the centre-right coalition that governs Sweden, consisting of the Moderates, Christian Democrats, and Liberals, with support from the far-right Sweden Democrats.

The bill, supported by Kristersson’s party, the Moderates, and the Liberals, aims to lower the age limit for individuals wishing to change their legal gender to 16. It also eliminates the requirement for a medical diagnosis. However, not everyone within Kristersson’s party supports the bill, leading to this rare division within the Moderates’ ranks.

The controversy surrounding this gender identity law has put the Swedish Prime Minister’s leadership at risk, as he risks losing the support of his own parliamentary group and the ruling coalition. The outcome of this debate will have significant implications for the future of the coalition and the political landscape in Sweden, Euractiv.com reports.

Sources to this post are:  Euractiv.com

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