Gulan Avci to Step Down: Liberal Party Spokesperson Won't Seek Re-election

Gulan Avci, a prominent figure in the Liberalerna party and current spokesperson for defense policy, has announced she will not run in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Serving as a member of the Riksdagen since 2018 and previously party secretary from 2022 to 2024, Avci shared her decision on the social media platform X, citing considerable reflection. She stated that after eight years in parliament, it is time to allow for new opportunities both for herself and within the party.

Her departure comes amid challenging times for Liberalerna, which, according to a recent Indikator poll reported by Ekot, is experiencing historically low support of just 1.4%, marking the weakest backing for an established parliamentary party in Sweden.

Avci reflected that her political role had become a significant part of her identity; however, she feels the decision to step back was necessary. She will continue her duties until the end of the current term. Her leaving represents a notable change within Liberalerna as it seeks to rejuvenate and address the party’s electoral challenges.

She expressed through her posts that this was a thoughtful and deliberate choice, aiming to foster new leadership and energy in the party going forward.