Calls for a New Center-Right Coalition: Alliansen 2.0
Malin Sjöberg Högrell advocates for a new center-right coalition in Sweden, termed Alliansen 2.0, citing a need for shared values and reform.
Key Points
- • Malin Sjöberg Högrell calls for Alliansen 2.0, a new center-right coalition in Sweden.
- • Current government lacks strong values, leading to polarization.
- • Original Alliansen (2004) succeeded in uniting parties for reform during crises.
- • Focus on women's rights and urgent societal issues is crucial.
In a notable political advocacy piece published recently, Malin Sjöberg Högrell, chair of Liberala kvinnor, has urged the formation of a new center-right coalition in Sweden, referred to as Alliansen 2.0. She argues that the current government is lacking a robust foundation of values, which has led to heightened polarization and diminished trust across various societal groups.
Högrell recalls the original Alliansen, which was successfully established in 2004, uniting four key parties—Moderaterna, Kristdemokraterna, Centerpartiet, and Liberalerna—around a reform agenda that proved effective during the economic crisis of 2008-2009. This coalition's focus on individual freedom, rule of law, and a market economy was pivotal in maintaining economic stability and protecting jobs at that time.
She expresses the necessity of a political alternative that champions freedom, responsibility, and equality, especially for women, highlighting pressing social issues like inadequate elder care and economic insecurity. Högrell suggests that the four parties begin collaborating on a shared reform agenda this fall, aiming for the 2026 elections. Emphasizing common values over identical opinions, she insists that this initiative should not only reflect a return to past alliances but also represent a fresh and united approach to addressing key societal concerns. "The political landscape in Sweden is ripe for a shift towards a united, reform-oriented center-right coalition that prioritizes cooperation over division," Högrell asserts, calling for engagement from all political actors in this critical venture.