Liberal Party Criticizes Kristersson's Growth Pact, Stresses Education's Role

The debate surrounding Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's proposed growth pact has intensified, with the Liberal Party (L) calling for significant revisions centered on the education system. In a recent statement, Education Minister Simona Mohamsson underscored that "there will be no growth without schools," emphasizing the critical need for a robust educational framework to support economic development.

Mohamsson has outlined five crucial demands that she insists must be integrated into the pact, which includes increasing funding for schools, enhancing research investments, and ensuring classrooms are conducive to learning. Notably, she highlighted alarming statistics, revealing that one in four 15-year-olds in Sweden struggles with reading, reinforcing her argument that educational shortcomings must be addressed for the growth pact to be effective.

Prime Minister Kristersson's initiative aims to foster economic growth in Sweden by 2030, benefiting families and job creation. However, the Liberal leader insists that their participation is essential and deemed a pact without them as "irresponsible." As Kristersson seeks collaboration with non-socialist parties, the Liberals continue to assert that education remains a foundational element for achieving sustainable growth in Sweden.