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MP sees slipping poll numbers after fuel price projection controversy

Recent opinion polls show declining support for the Green Party after it announced a higher fuel price increase estimate. Party leaders defended their transparency.

New polling data reveal a drop in support for the Green Party after it disclosed a projection that fuel costs may climb by six kronor per litre, higher than the previously expected four kronor. Social media commentator Simona Mohamsson urged Amanda Lind to receive an honesty prize and suggested other red-green leaders follow suit. Lind and Helldén, who are meeting voters in Stockholm, insisted they do not regret their candor and noted that voters often describe them as clear and decisive.

Lind warned that the party risks being taken for granted in the final campaign stretch, while Helldén highlighted the party's pivotal position in future climate governance and called for stronger backing. Both affirmed that all red-green parties share climate goals, but only their party holds the policy tools to achieve them.

Why it matters

The Green Party's waning popularity could affect its influence on Sweden's upcoming climate and energy policies.

How this story developed

  1. Sep 2 Swedish vote narrows as ruling bloc closes gap with left ahead of Sept 13 poll
  2. Sep 5 The latest Novus poll shows the opposition lead narrowed to 2.6 points.
  3. Sep 11 Indikator poll shows the centre-left opposition narrowly ahead of the governing coalition by 3.2 points.
  4. Sep 12 Kristersson told supporters that a right‑wing victory would bring the Sweden Democrats into his government.

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Green Partypolling declinefuel price increaseclimate policypolitical supportpublic criticismtransparency
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