The deputies fighting to take over from Isabella Lövin

In August, Isabella Lövin, Minister of Climate and Environment, announced that she would leave the government and the position of spokesperson as soon as the Green Party found her replacement. And now Sunday is the time.

In a further congress, which is held entirely digitally, it will be decided who will be assigned the task of spokesperson together with Per Bolund, now Minister of Finance and Housing and who is expected to take over as Minister of Climate after Lövin. . The woman appointed to the new face of the party abroad is also expected to take a seat in government, which Stefan Löfven is believed to change soon.

Considered communicative

The party secretary, Märta Stenevi, is one of the favorites for the position, and she is also the one who supported the nominating committee. Stenevi is considered to have the communication skills necessary to lift the deputy out of the public opinion crisis and knowledge that can expand the party. But the question remains open.

Why do they want homework? And how do you see why it is so difficult for the Greens to convince the public? GP has taken the pulse of women struggling for work, this is how they respond:

Märta Stenevi, 44, mouthpiece, Malmö

That is why I want to become a spokesperson: I want the MP to be a green superpower in Swedish politics who leads society in a progressive direction, shows the way to a brighter future and takes all the necessary battles to get there.

My heart asks: The future of our children. Threats to our environment overshadow everything that concerns the future. That is why I am driven to build a sustainable society that gives every child the opportunity to believe in their future.

Explanation of the MP’s public opinion: That we have not taken up enough space in the current debate and, therefore, we have not managed to generate confidence in the entirety of our policy.

In case both spokespersons are in government: Yes. But I am a candidate for spokesperson, not minister. Our members have tasked us with trying to sit in government to push our policy forward as much as possible. As long as government involvement means we can make our policy a reality, I will respect it.

Rebecka Le Moine, 30, Member of Parliament and nature conservation biologist, Norrköping

That is why I want to become a spokesperson: Major changes are needed if we are to achieve environmental goals. There should be no doubt that we have sufficient political responses to the climate and species crisis, the environment must take precedence over a growing economy.

My heart asks: Natural policy and expand legal tools so that more than one species (man) is included and has rights.

Explanation of the MP’s public opinion: That we seemed unclear and did not differ enough from elsewhere. Our two spokespersons have been ministers at the same time, which has meant that much of what has been communicated has been more compromise than green ideology. I want to present the criticism of the system in the MP.

In case both spokespersons are in government: No. Time must pass to gain strength internally and form opinions based on our green ideology. To be successful at that and to be a minister, I think it’s difficult, so at least one of the spokespersons must be without a ministerial assignment.

Elin Söderberg, 36, Climate and Energy Coordinator, Umeå

That is why I want to become a spokesperson: Because I want to bring power, energy and lead party action in an inclusive way that builds voter confidence. Climate change is a battle against the clock.

My heart asks: A climate change that includes the entire country. It requires a holistic ecological perspective that is included in a wide range of policy areas.

Explanation of the MP’s public opinion: That we have not come close with our big reforms, we have not been clear enough about the problems of society that we want to address and the ambiguity as to what the MP wants in relation to government and budgetary cooperation.

In case both spokespersons are in government: Yes. I see a risk of ambiguity and division if one is left out. Instead, I would like to be clear about what the agreements are and what the MP’s own policy is.

Annika Hirvonen, 31, Member of Parliament and former law student, Sundbyberg

That is why I want to become a spokesperson: During my time as spokesperson for immigration policy, I showed that I can do what the MP needs now, in a clear and pedagogical way, to present our values ​​and policies.

My heart asks: The protection of nature, the climate and global solidarity. I am also passionate about having a school with the children in focus, not the dividends.

Explanation of the MP’s public opinion: We have given too much priority to communicating government commitments. We must be clearer with the policies and values ​​of the MP.

In case both spokespersons are in government: The main goal of the next spokesperson should be to present party policy. Previously I thought that it is obvious that both are in the government, but I am open to a discussion based on the situation we find ourselves in.