Analysis of 20 opposition motions from S, MP, C and V challenging the government on renewable energy, criminal justice, waste reform and constitutional rights
Opposition Motions
Sweden's four opposition parties — S, MP, C and V — have filed 20 motions in the latest batch, targeting the government across energy licensing, macroprudential oversight, waste reform, criminal justice and constitutional rights. The Social Democrats lead the charge with 8 motions, signalling an intensified pre-election strategy that spans economic, environmental and justice policy. With no motions from the governing coalition's own benches, the opposition is framing the terms of debate heading into 2026.
Opposition Strategy
The Social Democrats (S) dominate the motions with 8 filings across six committees, ranging from renewable energy licensing (NU) to macroprudential oversight (FiU), housing regulation (CU), waste reform (MJU), taxation (SkU), public procurement (FiU) and guardianship (CU). This breadth signals a broad-spectrum opposition strategy ahead of the 2026 election.
The Green Party (MP) contributes 5 motions concentrated on environmental and justice policy — waste reform, housing, elderly care, security detention and constitutional rights — consistent with their dual emphasis on green transition and civil liberties.
The Centre Party (C) has filed 4 motions, spanning energy, environment, justice and constitutional affairs, maintaining their centrist pivot between economic and rights-based arguments.
The Left Party (V) has filed 3 motions on elderly care, public procurement and constitutional rights, underlining their focus on workers' rights and civil liberties.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:118 Tillståndsprövning enligt förnybartdirektivet
Filed by: Fredrik Olovsson m.fl. (S)
Why It Matters: Energy and industrial policy — a key battleground as sweden transitions to renewables under eu pressure.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:119 Utveckling av makrotillsynsområdet
Filed by: Mikael Damberg m.fl. (S)
Why It Matters: Fiscal and financial policy — testing the government's macroeconomic stewardship ahead of the election.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:118 Tillståndsprövning enligt förnybartdirektivet
Filed by: Rickard Nordin m.fl. (C)
Why It Matters: Energy and industrial policy — a key battleground as sweden transitions to renewables under eu pressure.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:106 Identitetskrav vid lagfart och åtgärder mot kringgåenden av bostadsrättslagen
Filed by: Amanda Palmstierna m.fl. (MP)
Why It Matters: Housing and civil law — addressing fraud and circumvention in sweden's property market.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:108 Reformering av avfallslagstiftningen för ökad materialåtervinning
Filed by: Katarina Luhr m.fl. (MP)
Why It Matters: Environmental and climate policy — a litmus test for sweden's green ambitions.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:108 Reformering av avfallslagstiftningen för ökad materialåtervinning
Filed by: Stina Larsson m.fl. (C)
Why It Matters: Environmental and climate policy — a litmus test for sweden's green ambitions.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:108 Reformering av avfallslagstiftningen för ökad materialåtervinning
Filed by: Åsa Westlund m.fl. (S)
Why It Matters: Environmental and climate policy — a litmus test for sweden's green ambitions.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:106 Identitetskrav vid lagfart och åtgärder mot kringgåenden av bostadsrättslagen
Filed by: Joakim Järrebring m.fl. (S)
Why It Matters: Housing and civil law — addressing fraud and circumvention in sweden's property market.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:91 Ett undantag i kupongskattelagen för utländska stater
Filed by: Niklas Karlsson m.fl. (S)
Why It Matters: Taxation policy — targeting international tax frameworks and corporate compliance.
med anledning av prop. 2025/26:102 Utbyte av uppgifter i tilläggsskatterapport och kompletteringar av förfarandet av tilläggsskatt för företag i stora koncerner
Filed by: Niklas Karlsson m.fl. (S)
Why It Matters: Taxation policy — targeting international tax frameworks and corporate compliance.
Coalition Dynamics
- Social Democrats (S): 8 motions filed
- Green Party (MP): 5 motions filed
- Centre Party (C): 4 motions filed
- Left Party (V): 3 motions filed