Energy in 2026 – compare the parties

2026 policy issue

The parties share the goal of sufficient fossil-free electricity but differ on nuclear power, renewable expansion, market design, state support and timing.

The parties’ stated direction

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Party Stated direction Official source (Swedish)
Social Democrats More fossil-free electricity from nuclear, wind, hydro and solar, a stronger state role, expanded grids and more stable prices through broad long-term agreements. Energy
Sweden Democrats New nuclear power with state support and simpler permits, more potential reactor sites and lower electricity tax. What we want
Moderates New nuclear and SMRs as dispatchable baseload alongside hydro, wind and combined heat and power, faster grid development and markets rewarding reliability. Nuclear power
Left Party Rapid expansion of grids and local renewable electricity from solar, wind, bioenergy and geothermal, greater state responsibility and reformed market pricing. Energy
Green Party Rapid expansion of renewables, grids, storage and efficiency; no state subsidy for new nuclear and a planned phase-out of existing nuclear power. Electricity prices and energy
Centre Party More fossil-free electricity and green industry through faster permits and investment, with strong emphasis on renewables and a market-led transition. Climate and energy
Christian Democrats Longer operation of existing reactors and new reactors, more nuclear research and a market model rewarding dispatchable capacity; wind and solar also complement the system. Energy
Liberals All fossil-free sources, including new nuclear, hydro, wind and solar, lower electricity tax, more generation in southern Sweden and one national price zone. Energy

Method and limitation

Each row is a short editorial summary of the party’s linked original material. It describes direction, not the proposal’s cost or likely effect. Read the source whenever a detail is decisive.

Last reviewed 12 August 2026.