Kristdemokraterna
Christian Democrats
Christian Democratic
Centre-Right
EPP
European Parliament Group
5.0
Current Standing
Change of -0.3 since last election
+0.5
3-Month Trend
+0.5 in the last 3 months
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Anti-EU
Pro-EU
The Christian Democrats (Kristdemokraterna, KD) are a Christian democratic and conservative party in Sweden. They see themselves as guardians of the traditional family and Christian values within a secular society. The KD combines a market-oriented approach with a strong focus on social responsibility and ethical principles.
Values and Worldview
Values and Worldview
The foundation of the KD is built upon a Christian understanding of humanity and the principle of subsidiarity. The party stresses that the state should not control all aspects of life.
Policy Priorities
Policy Priorities
The KD's political agenda heavily emphasizes family policy, with freedom of choice in childcare being a core concern. The party also advocates for an efficient healthcare system, particularly improved elder care, and pursues strict law-and-order policies. Its target demographic includes value-conservative voters, families in rural areas, and those who call for a return to traditional Swedish and Christian norms. On economic matters, the KD supports tax cuts and deregulation to strengthen entrepreneurship.
Role in the Political System
Role in the Political System
Within the Swedish party system, the KD serves as a stable anchor in the centre-right bloc. Strategically, in recent years, it has evolved from a religiously-oriented niche party into a more modern, right-conservative force, open to cooperation with the national-conservative spectrum. It acts as a corrective against an overreaching welfare state and defends institutions such as the monarchy and the church. In doing so, it constantly balances the tension between its religious heritage and the realities of a highly modernized society.