# Thousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general election

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- France 24, 2026-08-23 14:59 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260823-thousands-rally-in-sweden-to-protest-climate-policies-ahead-of-general-election

> Around 10,000 people gathered in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger climate action ahead of Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the protest, while organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to move faster on the country’s climate targets.

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