Miljöpartiet de gröna
Green Party
Centre-Left
Green
Greens
European Parliament Group
6.9
Current Standing
Change of +1.8 since last election
+1.4
3-Month Trend
+1.4 in the last 3 months
Conservative
Social
Market-oriented
Progressive
Anti-EU
Pro-EU
Miljöpartiet de gröna (MP) is an eco-liberal party in Sweden. As a leading green force in the Nordics, it consistently combines robust environmental protection with social justice and a strong pro-European orientation. Its core identity revolves around the ecological modernization of society.
Values and Worldview
Values and Worldview
The foundation of Miljöpartiet rests on a holistic green ideology: safeguarding natural ecosystems and resources, social solidarity, and radical democracy. Their vision of humanity is optimistic and globally-minded.
Policy Priorities
Policy Priorities
The party's agenda primarily focuses on climate action, the expansion of renewable energy, and the preservation of biodiversity. It advocates for ambitious CO2 reduction targets through environmental taxation and invests significantly in public transport. Socially, it champions inclusion, liberal migration policies, and gender equality. Its target demographic mainly comprises young, urban, and academically-oriented voters who prioritize a sustainable lifestyle and societal openness.
Role in the Political System
Role in the Political System
Strategically, Miljöpartiet serves as the ecological conscience within the Swedish party system. Having started as an extra-parliamentary protest movement, it has evolved into a party capable of government, typically forming coalitions within the left-wing spectrum. A persistent point of contention is its stance on economic growth: while supporting the rule of law and EU integration, it advocates for a shift from traditional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to broader well-being indicators, a position that often puts it at odds with industry-aligned parties.