21/09/2006 11:40:34 am
In TCS Daily: Sweden Has Learned From Its Own Lesson. Today, TCS Daily publishes a column by me with a somewhat more extensive analysis of the Swedish election and the conclusions on the policy substance one can draw:

"A majority of the voters wanted change. This was despite the feeling that "you know what you have and not what you will get" that exists in any election. It was also despite the fact that a majority of the voters are to some extent dependent on the state. They voted for change despite the enormous resources of the Social Democrats. And indeed, a majority wanted change despite the fact that some things are working well in Sweden.

The Social Democrats were tired, arrogant and out of ideas. The opposition Alliance was united, focused on problems that people feel are real and presented visions for the future. But to the substance, it can be said that Sweden has learned from its own history. Sweden is a prime example of a country that has flourished thanks to a free economy. Now, a new government will take more steps in that direction."



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