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Sweden Moderaterna: Latest polls, election results and positions

Election Trend
24.3 %
+4.4 since the last election
Last Election
19.9 %
Election 2026 · 70 Seats
3-Month Trend
+7.0
Three months ago: 17.3 %
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Moderata samlingspartiet at a glance

Moderates EPP
Flag of Sweden Sweden Conservative Europhile Founded 1904

The Moderate Party (Moderata samlingspartiet, M) is a liberal-conservative political party in Sweden. As the largest force within the centre-right bloc, it combines advocacy for a free market economy and individual liberty with a strong emphasis on law, order, and national security.

Values and Ideology
The Moderates' worldview is rooted in the 'emancipation principle,' asserting the primacy of the individual over the state. Their ideology synthesizes classical liberalism and tradition. While economically advocating for personal responsibility, low taxes, and competition, they conservatively uphold state authority and societal institutions. The state is not seen as a provider but as a guarantor of freedom and security, which should largely refrain from interfering in citizens' private lives.

Political Priorities
The party's agenda primarily targets high-achievers, entrepreneurs, and the conservative middle class. Key demands include reducing income tax, increasing labor market flexibility, and establishing a lean welfare state that incentivizes work. In social policy, they advocate a strict 'law and order' approach to combat crime and support a controlled migration policy. Furthermore, they position themselves as proponents of nuclear power and close transatlantic security cooperation within NATO.

Role in the Political System
Strategically, the Moderates serve as the natural focal point and leading force within the centre-right bloc. Their relationship with the rule of law is characterized by deep respect for institutions, though they aim to make them more efficient and results-oriented. Areas of tension regularly arise in their interactions with the far-right, as the party must balance its role as a mainstream governing force with the necessity of building majorities to the right of the Social Democrats.

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Political Alignment
Conservative
Social
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Market
Progressive

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Moderaterna: Key issues and ideological profile

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Main topics of Moderaterna:: Migration (Core Topic), Economy (Core Topic), Society (Important Topic), Social Affairs (Important Topic), Environment (Minor Topic)
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Moderaterna: What does the party stand for? Positions compared

Position 2024 Position 2019

Economy & State

Should income and wealth be redistributed? Tends to reject stronger redistribution and emphasizes personal responsibility. Stance
How should the state manage its available budget? Strictly prioritizes debt reduction and tax cuts. Stance
Should the local economy be protected? Advocates largely free trade with minor protective measures. Stance

Society & Values

What is more important: freedom or security? Advocates strong security measures, even at the cost of personal freedoms. Stance
Should the equality of women be promoted? Considers equality to be fundamentally achieved. Stance
Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced? Largely supports equality. Stance
Should same-sex marriage be allowed? Largely supports same-sex partnerships. Stance
What role should religions play in politics? Views religion as a personal but socially relevant matter. Stance
Should policy focus on urban or rural areas? Favors urban development promotion. Stance

Environment & Globalization

What is more important: environmental protection or economy? Prioritizes economic growth over ecological goals. Stance
What is more important: climate protection or economy? Prioritizes economic growth over climate protection. Stance

Migration & Integration

How should immigration policy be regulated? Advocates strict immigration rules and limited immigration. Stance
How should immigrant integration be shaped? Desires a culturally homogeneous society with clear guiding cultures. Stance
Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights? Rejects special rights and demands equal treatment without privileges. Stance
What role should nation-states play? Emphasizes national interests and sovereignty. Stance

Democracy & Institutions

How should power be distributed? Holds a neutral stance on power distribution. Stance
How independent should the judiciary be? Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence. Stance
How should the state be organized: centralized or federal? Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions. Stance
Positions of Moderaterna: Should income and wealth be redistributed? Tends to reject stronger redistribution and emphasizes personal responsibility. How should the state manage its available budget? Strictly prioritizes debt reduction and tax cuts. Should the local economy be protected? Advocates largely free trade with minor protective measures. What is more important: freedom or security? Advocates strong security measures, even at the cost of personal freedoms. Should the equality of women be promoted? Considers equality to be fundamentally achieved. Should LGBTQ+ equality be advanced? Largely supports equality. Should same-sex marriage be allowed? Largely supports same-sex partnerships. What role should religions play in politics? Views religion as a personal but socially relevant matter. Should policy focus on urban or rural areas? Favors urban development promotion. What is more important: environmental protection or economy? Prioritizes economic growth over ecological goals. What is more important: climate protection or economy? Prioritizes economic growth over climate protection. How should immigration policy be regulated? Advocates strict immigration rules and limited immigration. How should immigrant integration be shaped? Desires a culturally homogeneous society with clear guiding cultures. Should ethnic minorities be granted more rights? Rejects special rights and demands equal treatment without privileges. What role should nation-states play? Emphasizes national interests and sovereignty. How should power be distributed? Holds a neutral stance on power distribution. How independent should the judiciary be? Advocates a completely independent judiciary without political influence. How should the state be organized: centralized or federal? Advocates for a balanced distribution of power between the center and regions.
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Moderaterna: Election results in Sweden since 1945

2026 13 September 2026 Vote share 19.9 % +0.8 Seats 70 +2 2022 11 September 2022 Vote share 19.1 % -0.7 Seats 68 -2 2018 9 September 2018 Vote share 19.8 % -3.5 Seats 70 -14 2014 14 September 2014 Vote share 23.3 % -6.8 Seats 84 -23 2010 19 September 2010 Best result Vote share 30.1 % +4.0 Seats 107 +10 2006 17 September 2006 Vote share 26.1 % +10.8 Seats 97 +42 2002 15 September 2002 Vote share 15.3 % -7.6 Seats 55 -27 1998 20 September 1998 Vote share 22.9 % +0.5 Seats 82 +2 1994 18 September 1994 Vote share 22.4 % +0.5 Seats 80 ±0 1991 15 September 1991 Vote share 21.9 % +3.6 Seats 80 +14 1988 18 September 1988 Vote share 18.3 % -3.0 Seats 66 -10 1985 15 September 1985 Vote share 21.3 % -2.3 Seats 76 -10 1982 19 September 1982 Vote share 23.6 % +3.3 Seats 86 +13 1979 16 September 1979 Vote share 20.3 % +4.7 Seats 73 +18 1976 19 September 1976 Vote share 15.6 % +1.3 Seats 55 +4 1973 16 September 1973 Vote share 14.3 % +2.8 Seats 51 +10 1970 20 September 1970 Worst result Vote share 11.5 % -1.4 Seats 41 +12 1968 15 September 1968 Vote share 12.9 % -0.8 Seats 29 -3 1964 20 September 1964 Vote share 13.7 % -2.9 Seats 32 -7 1960 18 September 1960 Vote share 16.6 % -2.9 Seats 39 -6 1958 1 June 1958 Vote share 19.5 % +2.4 Seats 45 +3 1956 16 September 1956 Vote share 17.1 % +2.7 Seats 42 +11 1952 21 September 1952 Vote share 14.4 % +2.1 Seats 31 +8 1948 19 September 1948 Vote share 12.3 % Seats 23
Moderaterna: Election results in Sweden since 1945 1948: 12.3 %, 1952: 14.4 %, 1956: 17.1 %, 1958: 19.5 %, 1960: 16.6 %, 1964: 13.7 %, 1968: 12.9 %, 1970: 11.5 %, 1973: 14.3 %, 1976: 15.6 %, 1979: 20.3 %, 1982: 23.6 %, 1985: 21.3 %, 1988: 18.3 %, 1991: 21.9 %, 1994: 22.4 %, 1998: 22.9 %, 2002: 15.3 %, 2006: 26.1 %, 2010: 30.1 %, 2014: 23.3 %, 2018: 19.8 %, 2022: 19.1 %, 2026: 19.9 %

All elections since 1945 in which Moderaterna participated. Click a row to see election details.

Result of the Parliamentary election 2026 Historical election results at a glance
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Moderaterna in government: the record since 1945

1945 1960 1980 2000 2020 Today
Led government Involved in government Not in government
Time in government
20 years • 3 months • 2 weeks • 2 days
Share since 1945
23 %
Cabinets led
5

16 years • 4 months • 1 week • 3 days

Coalition involvements
2

3 years • 11 months • 6 days

Ulf Kristersson Kristersson II 1 July 2025 – Today · 1 year 4 months
176 of 176 seats
Ulf Kristersson Kristersson 18 October 2022 – 2 July 2025 · 2 years 8 months
103 of 349 seats
Fredrik Reinfeldt Reinfeldt II 19 September 2010 – 2 October 2014 · 4 years 13 days
173 of 349 seats
Fredrik Reinfeldt Reinfeldt I 6 October 2006 – 20 September 2010 · 3 years 11 months
178 of 349 seats
Carl Bildt Bildt 4 October 1991 – 7 October 1994 · 3 years 3 days
170 of 349 seats
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