Moderate Party Prepares Proposals for Upcoming Arbeidstämma Amid Local Savings Debate
The Moderate Party is set to advance its proposals at the upcoming arbetsstämma, while locally challenging municipal cost cuts in Osby.
- • Moderatekvinnorna have several proposals included in the arbetsstämma propositions and seek to advance more.
- • The arbetsstämma will take place from October 24-26, 2025, in Västerås.
- • Osby municipality closed the ice hall sauna to save money, but savings are unclear.
- • Moderate Party's Fredrik Persson calls for sauna reopening and cost transparency.
Key details
The Moderate Party is gearing up for its arbetsstämma scheduled from October 24 to 26, 2025, in Västerås, with Moderatkvinnorna actively pushing for more proposals to be included in the party's agenda. Several of their initiatives have already been incorporated into the official propositions, and they have prepared detailed documents outlining these proposals and their supporting arguments to advocate for further inclusions during the conference. Meanwhile, in local politics, Moderate Party politician Fredrik Persson has voiced concerns over Osby municipality's decision to close the sauna in the local ice hall as a cost-saving measure. Persson criticizes the lack of clarity regarding the actual savings generated from the sauna closure and demands both the reopening of the facility and transparency about the associated financial impact. He questions whether the small savings justify the decision, highlighting the potential downsides of such cuts. These developments show the Moderate Party's dual focus on shaping national policy platforms in Västerås while also addressing community-level issues such as municipal budget decisions.