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10,000 Protest Stockholm’s Climate Policy as Thunberg Joins

8/23/2026

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Over 10,000 marched in Stockholm to protest the climate policy on Aug 23, 2026.
The rally was co-organized by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and Rebel Moms.
Greta Thunberg joined, saying no Swedish party follows climate advice and warns of collapse.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s cabinet cut petrol taxes and eased low-carbon fuel rules.
A Verian poll on Aug 20 found 37% of Swedes rank climate as top priority.

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Over 10,000 marched in Stockholm to protest the climate policy on Aug 23, 2026.
The rally was co-organized by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and Rebel Moms.
Greta Thunberg joined, saying no Swedish party follows climate advice and warns of collapse.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s cabinet cut petrol taxes and eased low-carbon fuel rules.
A Verian poll on Aug 20 found 37% of Swedes rank climate as top priority.